Owl Prowl and Sunrise Birding
Saturday, November 10, 5:30–8 AM
Take advantage of the early start time, when it’s much easier to listen for great horned and screech owls and other night sounds. With first light, we will continue birding and hope for some unusual stray or lingering migrants at Rock Meadow. (Rain date is Sunday, November 11.) Fee: $16 member/$20 nonmember.Register at massaudubon.org, call 617-489-5050 or write to habitat@massaudubon.org. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont.
Audubon Night Hike
Saturday, November 10, 6–7:30 PM
Have you been out in the woods at night? Everything seems so different! Spend a little time with Habitat staff as we enjoy the sounds of a New England night. We’ll begin inside with an activity or two, before heading out to see what the night has in store. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Ages 5 and up with an adult partner. Fee: $7 member/$9 nonmember for each child or adult. Register at massaudubon.org, call 617-489-5050 or write to habitat@massaudubon.org. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont.
Fells Biobliss: Biodiversity & Citizen Science
Sunday, November 11, 10 AM–Noon
This monthly series fosters awareness of species and habitat biodiversity and develops an understanding of the importance of ecology, phenology, and ethics. Over the year, we rotate among Middlesex Fells habitats that we observe and document for the Fells and its scientists. Ages 14 and up. Free. Registration required at http://earthwiseaware.eventbrite.com. earthwiseaware.org. Bear Hill Parking Lot, Stoneham.
Turkey Time
Tuesday, November 13, 10–11 AM
Take a walk on the wild side as we learn about turkeys in the wild. Do you know the difference between the wily wild turkey and the tame one? Learn new bird words, play a gobble game, and sing some turkey songs. We’ll discover why Habitat has what a turkey would like most. And we might even see some real ones! Meet at the log circle. Ages 5 and up with an adult partner. Fee: $6 member/$8 nonmember for each child or adult.Register at massaudubon.org, call 617-489-5050 or write to habitat@massaudubon.org. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont.
Worried About Climate Change?
Wednesday, November 14, 6:30–8 PM
Are you wondering if there’s something you can do about climate change? Join us for a presentation with Elders Climate Action and Mothers Out Front on things individuals can do to make a difference. Free. For more information, call 781-314-3441. waltham.lib.ma.us. Lecture Hall, Waltham Public Library, 735 Main Street, Waltham.
The Fells Naturalists and Sketchers Circle
Wednesday, November 21, 10 AM–12 PM
This series teaches how to create, illustrate, and maintain a naturalist and field journal, including learning to sketch and record field observations. The monthly circle is a collaboration between Earthwise Aware and the Friends of the Fells. Over the year, we explore Middlesex Fells and cover forest ecology, phenology, birds, and mammals. Ages 14 and up. Free. Registration required at http://earthwiseaware.eventbrite.com/ earthwiseaware.org. Long Pond Parking Lot, S Border Road, Winchester.
8th Annual StreetTalk, 10-in-1
Tuesday, December 4, 5:30–8:30 PM
Ten innovative transportation and community thinkers will take the stage and share their big ideas in rapid-fire “TED”-style talks. Previous topics have included pop-up bus lanes, socially engaged art, and open spaces for women and children. It’s one of Livable Streets’ most popular events of the year. Free. RSVP required. 617-621-1746, info@livablestreets.info. Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston.
Mass Rivers Annual Meeting and Dinner
Wednesday, December 5, 6–9 PM
Mass Rivers’s annual tradition brings together friends and colleagues for a warm and lively evening celebrating our rivers and the year’s achievements. Great company, good food, and lots of talk about water. The guest speaker is nationally known author and photographer Tim Palmer. Fee: $25–$60. massriversalliance.org. Register at massriversalliance.org/2018annualmeeting. Beech Street Center, 266 Beech Street, Belmont.
Sustainable Belmont Meetings
Wednesday, December 5, 7–8:30 PM
Reducing household solid waste and recycling contamination during winter holidays.
Wednesday, January 9, 7–8:30 PM
Planning/working meeting to organize advertising for 2019 incentives for solar, heat pumps, energy efficiency, etc. sustainablebelmont.net. Belmont Public Library, Assembly Room, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont.
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