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2021 Jun 06

World Bicycle Day Celebration

(All day)

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Human-powered transportation helps protect the natural world that we so proudly share with museum visitors. It can also contribute to health and wellness by offering a fun way to get moving. Join us for an afternoon dedicated to bicycles and get inspired for warm weather adventures on two wheels. Learn about the benefits of biking, get bicycling safety tips, find out about nearby bike routes, and take part in fun activities for the whole family.

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2021 May 19

After-School Animal Encounters: Movement

3:00pm to 3:45pm

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Online

Can you slither, hop, jump, climb, or even fly? How would you do these things with zero, two, four, or even a hundred legs? As winter melts away and warmer springtime weather blows in, all animals big and small are as excited to get out and move around as we are! Join human museum staffers Javier and Ryan in this live 45-minute family program as they discuss and take a look at some of our amazing animals in motion.

This webinar is free and will be hosted on Zoom.

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2021 May 11

Glass Flowers Tours – The Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants

6:00pm

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Join us for a virtual tour of the famous Glass Flowers! This docent-led tour will delve into the history, artistry, and significance of the collection and give participants the opportunity to explore the gallery online. These interactive tours are approximately one-hour in length, and offer time for Q&A with your tour guide.

The fee is $8 members/$10 nonmembers per registration. Tickets are non-refundable.

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2021 May 30

Forest Bathing with Toadstool Walks

9:00am to 11:00am

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Arnold Arboretum

Slow down and awaken your senses on a guided therapeutic experience in the Arnold Arboretum. Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. Each walk is limited to 8 participants. Meet at the Bussey Street Gate. Participants must follow COVID guidelines including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing, as well as sign a liability and release form.

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2021 May 22

Forest Bathing with Toadstool Walks

9:00am to 11:00am

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Arnold Arboretum

Slow down and awaken your senses on a guided therapeutic experience in the Arnold Arboretum. Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. Each walk is limited to 8 participants. Meet at the Bussey Street Gate. Participants must follow COVID guidelines including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing, as well as sign a liability and release form.

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2021 May 11

Conserving the American Chestnut Panel Discussion Webinar

7:00pm

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Online

The American Chestnut tree used to comprise approximately one quarter of the forest canopy in the eastern United States. Then in the early 1900's, chestnut blight decimated the nearly four billion American Chestnut trees. The wildlife value and economic value of these trees was unparalleled. Today, scientists and supporters are working to restore the American Chestnut tree to its former glory. Join us for a panel discussion with expert scientists who will discuss the history of the American Chestnut as well as current research to restore the trees.

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2021 May 22

Spring Bird Walk

8:00am to 9:30am

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Join three experienced birders for a 90-minute walk suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Meet at the Peters Hill Gate for this walk in the landscape to see Arboretum birds. Space is limited to 30 and the group will be divided into three sections. COVID guidelines of masks and social distancing will be required. Bring binoculars if you have them.

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2021 May 08

Spring Bird Walk

8:00am to 9:30am

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Arnold Arboretum

Join two experienced birders for a 90-minute walk suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Meet at the Arborway Gate for this walk in the landscape to see Arboretum birds. Space is limited to 20 and the group will be divided into two sections. COVID guidelines of masks and social distancing will be required. Bring binoculars if you have them.

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2021 Apr 26

Bark: Get to Know Your Trees

6:00pm

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The traits typically used to describe trees—leaves, twigs, and buds—are often hard to see or seasonally absent. Join Michael for an exploration of bark, which is always visible, in any season. As you hone your perceptive abilities you will learn about a system for identifying tree species by their bark, and discover why such a variety of bark characteristics exist. Why do some species have smooth bark, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel?

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2021 Apr 28

Tree Mob™: Dredging to Renew the Ponds

6:00pm

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Maintaining ponds is messy business! Join Associate Project Manager Danny Schissler to learn about the history and upcoming restoration of two of the Arnold Arboretum's most well-loved water bodies, Faxon and Rehder Ponds. Both provide habitat for wildlife and visual delight for humans, and also are part of an essential drainage network within the Arboretum’s landscape.

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2021 May 12

The Debt Free Journey

1:00pm to 2:00pm

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Have you ever explored debt repayment options online or seen a commercial about getting out of debt? Trying to get out of debt can feel overwhelming, and it can be even more challenging to choose the best approach to take. We will discuss some of the options available to get out of debt, identify some key differences, and weigh the pros and cons of each. How do you know which is right for you? Join GreenPath Financial Wellness to learn how to advocate for yourself on your journey to becoming debt free.

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2021 Apr 28

Money Moves: Eight Steps to a Brighter Financial Future

1:00pm to 2:00pm

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Online

Ever wonder the steps to take for a brighter financial future? Join an informative webinar to understand the eight financial steps to jumpstart your financial health and wellness - today and into the future. In this webinar you’ll learn how to get your financial life organized, understand your spending, and create small habits that will lead to long-lasting results.

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2021 Apr 28

User-focused Accessibility: Designing beyond standards

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Online

Join us for UXPA Boston's April Meeting and learn how to create more inclusive products and services with a user-centered design approach

We know how important accessibility is to make sure we’re not excluding any of our users. But how can we know if our products and services are truly inclusive? Is it following a prescribed list of criteria, or meeting the minimum legal requirements? Too often, websites might “check all the boxes,” but their users are still unable to meaningfully engage with their product. In this session, we’ll look at what it means to shift...

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2021 Apr 23

DAS Office Hours

10:00am to 12:00pm

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Got accessibility questions? Not sure where to start? We're here to help!

The Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team is available to answer your accessibility questions and provide guidance and support to the Harvard community. We host open office hours in a Zoom meeting room on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 10am - 12pm.

Stop by with your questions, meet our team, or just say hello!

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