Ongoing

Caterpillar Lab at Arnold Arboretum

Jamaica Plain

August 18-20; Friday: noon–4pm; Saturday: 11–4pm; Sunday: 11–4pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76678 The Caterpillar Lab is coming to the Arboretum! This immersive, interactive exhibit features hundreds of native caterpillars at every stage in their life cycles. Learn from the experts as you explore the displays. The Lab offers something for every age group! FREE. Registration is not required but is appreciated as it helps us with planning. There will also be a caterpillar walk on Friday, August 18…

Family Hike in Arnold Arboretum: The Forest is Calling

Jamaica Plain

Sunday, August 20, 1:00pm-2:30pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76835 Families need nature at all times of the year! Following a StoryWalk® path, we’ll visit a nearby forest on Arboretum grounds and look under logs for the tiniest animals of the forest floor. Free and open to all, most suitable for children ages four through ten. FREE. Registration required.

Tour: Peters Hill

Jamaica Plain

Sunday, August 20, 2–3:30pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76668 Join docent Rick Ward for a tour of Peters Hill. Learn about the history of this lesser-known corner of the landscape and the uniqueness of the plants that grow here, including its history as a “testing ground” for trees that were resistant to cold, wind, heat and drought conditions. This diverse area is home to white pines, dawn redwoods, bamboo, ginkgoes, larches, and a truly magnificent crabapple collection. FREE. Registration…

Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are welcome. No animals, please. FREE Admission - Suggested donation $20; your donations help pay the musicians, curators, and audio engineer. CURATORS: Brian Friedland, Hoopla Productions, Meraki Productions, Ana Colón AUDIO: Carlito Blu 2023 CONCERT SCHEDULE - scroll down for details on each performance June 4: Dis n Dat Band…

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