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Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 10 – September 14, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · Barnstable, MA

Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY – OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street…

KALEIDOSCOPE OF US: CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF AMERICA

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · New York, NY

ON VIEW: JUL 04-SEP21 Illumination NYC’s temporary art installation by artists Roberto Montenegro, Dan Going and Mitch Lathrop immerses visitors in an…

West Virginia Mule and Donkey Show

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · Sutton, WV

Come out to the West Virginia Mule and Donkey show to see the long ears, timed races (barrels and trail), and fun races (balloon pop & Dolly Parton). A crowd…

Community Serve Day 2026

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · Waco, TX

September 12, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Join us for Community Serve Day!! On Saturday 09/12 from 9:00am-12:00pm, Creekside Community Village is hosting a…

Paws & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 7:30 AM—10:30 AM · Grapevine, TX

Calling all pet lovers and pastry enthusiasts! Treat your taste buds and pamper your furry friends at Paws & Pastries at the Bark Park at Bear Creek Park.…

Bird Walk

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM—9:30 AM · Devon, PA

Special bird walk during fall migration!MONDAY, OCTOBER 13Bird Walk8:00–9:00 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum &…

Baree Lake – Libby

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Missoula, MT

Baree Lake – Libby Saturday, September 12 – 8 am to 5 pm Moderate-to-strenuous hike to Baree Lake in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness to look for whitebark…

PCHA Horse Show – September

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Tampa, FL

Join riders and equestrian enthusiasts for the Pinellas County Hunter Association Horse Show. Experience a weekend of competition, sportsmanship, and…

Bird Walk

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM · River Forest, IL

Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from Chicago Bird Alliance.

Main Beach Clean-Up 9/12

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up the beach in the offseason! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson Beach from 9-11 am…

Fall Wildflowers of the Georgia Piedmont

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Online

| Register Online Linda Chafin, botanist Our gardens, roadsides and meadows are aglow with color in the fall. In this class, students will learn to recognize…

Lake Champlain Challenge Race 2026

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—2:00 PM · Online

The Lake Champlain Challenge Race is a community race at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum open to all human-powered boats with a post-run lunch for all! Bring…

Factory Farmers Market

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Franklin, TN

Make the Factory your weekly farmers market stop!! Starting January 3 and every Saturday from 9-1 p.m. outside our iconic Water Tower at The Factory!

Grit City Birders Habitat Restoration

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Online

2nd Saturday of the Month | 9 am – 12 pm at Titlow Park Register online via MyImpact Help revitalize a habitat for local avian species at Titlow Park.…

Native Plants of Fall: Hybrid

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Online

Discover the garden appeal of native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest, which are not only beautiful and inspiring, but also critically important for…

The Ron and Joan Jones Memorial Hikes: Morning Ramble to Laurel Hill, Cat Swamp, and Apple Hill

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Online

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Start your day with a trip up the Laurel Hill Trail to visit spectacular Cat Swamp. Wind your way through a carpet of Princess…

Sketching with Sami: The Sounds of Flower Piano

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:30 PM · SF, CA

Saturday, September 12, 2026 10am-12:30pm San Francisco Botanical Garden — Meet at Main Gate About the Program Materials not included. Please refer to…

DRAWING IN THE PARK

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · New York, NY

Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of Wagner Park. An…

Family Nature Adventures: Owls

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Oakland, CA

$25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8 Members receive $15 off Tickets Coming Soon This Months Theme: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls! Step into the magical world of owls…

September Weekend Butterfly Walk

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Howard County, MD

Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m., FREE Join experts from the Howard County Bird Club for a guided walk around the Mt. Pleasant trails and gardens to learn butterfly…

Femme Fishing: Fishing Series

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:00 PM · New York, NY

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing for women, femme, and gender-nonconforming folx! Grow your own fishing skills, share with…

Michelle Raszl talk

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Monterey, MA

Visit Us Soon! HOURS: Mon 7pm - 9pm * Tues 9am - 1pm * Wed 9am - 1pm and 1:30pm - 5pm * Thurs 9am-1pm and 4pm - 8pm * Fri 4pm - 8pm. Sat 9am - 1pm and 7pm -…

Birding with Troy Bynum & Yannick Lowery

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA

Join Troy Bynum and Yannick Lowery for a special birding program. This workshop welcomes people from traditionally marginalized identities to experience and…

Hummingbird Photography Workshop

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Lemont, IL

Join nature photographer, Jim Vincent to learn how and when to take amazing pictures of hummingbirds using your camera and cell phone. The indoor presentation…

Introduction to Honeybees, September 12th

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Lincoln, MA

Learn about the crucial role honeybees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem from a Massachusetts Beekeeper of the Year! Discover how maintaining a…

Birding Basics at the Eastchester Public Library (for everyone)

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Eastchester, NY

Can you tell an eagle from an egret? This beginner-friendly introduction to birding helps participants build confidence in identifying birds in the field.…

Exploring Minnetrista: Nature Area Night Hike

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:30 PM · Muncie, IN

September 12; 6–8:30 p.m. Location: Center Building and Nature Area Cost: $12/Adult and $8/Child (3 & under free) | Member Discounts Apply Experience…

Fishers Live Music: Don Clarkson

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

It’s time to get off the couch and into the music. Every Saturday evening, Sun King Fishers hosts live music from 6:30–9PM, creating the perfect Saturday hang…

Taste & Brews Music Fest

Sep 12-13 · Canton, GA

Taste & Brews Music Fest - Begin your Fall with Music, Flavors & Brews Whether you’re a die-hard live music fan, a dedicated foodie, or a craft beer…

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 10 – September 14, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · Barnstable, MA

Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY – OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street…

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