Nature Journaling in the Wild

Sun · Nov 1·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Red pandas chat at Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, showcasing the cute ring‑tailed “firefox” and its unique traits.

Sun · Nov 1·10:30 AM · 1 PM·in front of the Hunnewell Building, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA

Docent‑led 90‑minute tour in front of the Hunnewell Building explores over a mile of the Arboretum’s 281‑acre landscape, highlighting woody plant collections and current blooms.

Sun · Nov 1·MassArt x SoWa, 460C HARRISON AVE, Boston, MA 02118

Four Venezuelan women artists present paper, video, sculpture, and mixed‑media works exploring memory, displacement, and belonging at MassArt x SoWa, with opening and First Friday receptions.

Sun · Nov 1·South Crackatorium, South Hall, 1st Floor, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Finneas Reidman's artwork collection explores monsters, beasts, animals, gender, and sexuality at the South Crackatorium Gallery.

Sat · Oct 31·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Sat · Oct 31·2 PM – 3 PM·Jamaica Pond Nature Center, 345 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA

Boston Park Rangers host an open house at Jamaica Pond Nature Center featuring owls, bats, a ranger’s horse, and a mounted‑operations presentation.

Sat · Oct 31·2 PM·Tropical Forest, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet the gorilla troop in the Tropical Forest exhibit and learn about Zoo New England’s conservation efforts for gorillas and rainforest habitats.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 11 AM·Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary , Mattapan

Boston Birding with Family at Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in Mattapan, open to all ages.

Sun · Oct 25·8 AM – 10 AM·Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary , Mattapan

Fall Bird Walk at Belle Isle Marsh, Winthrop — guided walk at Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan, for ages 18 and up.

Sun · Oct 25·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary , Mattapan

Printmaking workshop inspired by nature at Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, for ages 4 and up.