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Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of August 31 – September 7, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Tue, Sep 1, 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

Tue, Sep 1, 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…

Mushroom Identification for Beginners

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · Orange, CT

August 31 - September 4: Summer Barn Buddies

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Lincoln, MA

Join us for a week of fun on the farm! We’ll spend our mornings learning about our pasture-raised chickens and their eggs, visiting our pigs and cows, engaging…

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:15 AM · New York, NY

Little gardeners and their accompanying adults get a bug\'s-eye-view of the world! Participants will water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around…

CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 3:15 PM—4:45 PM · New York, NY

Take part in planting, watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn about local pollinators, and plant life cycles, and create art…

River Magic & Fairy Houses Along the Shore

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 4:30 PM—5:30 PM · Williamstown, MA

Fairies appreciate human kindness. Come build them fairy houses along the shore of the Green River from natural found objects. As we co-create beauty around us…

Rowing for Fitness Club

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Club Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Tuesday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at the Museum Club Details: The Rowing for…

Movement in the Garden Series: Flow Yoga

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Detroit, MI

Free Yoga Provided by The Greening of Detroit! Join us at Lafayette Green Gardens for our summer yoga series! Bring your yoga mat and yogi attitude and enjoy…

Sips & Stories Happy Hour Tour

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Franklin, TN

Sips & Stories Happy Hour Tour History meets happy hour in this lively walking tour through The Factory! Join our staff historian at The Skylight and order…

First Tuesday Social Ride

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Durham, NC

Pull up and ride with us! Black Spoke Society’s First Tuesday rides are no-drop, social-paced group rides built for connection, joy, and getting outside…

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of August 31 – September 7, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Wed, Sep 2, 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

Wed, Sep 2, 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…

Early Bird Wednesdays (September 2)

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 7:00 AM—10:00 AM · Santa Fe, NM

Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive…

First Wednesday’s Bird Walk

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 7:30 AM—9:30 AM · Yorktown Heights, NY

Join the Bedford Audubon Society at Hilltop for the first Wednesday of each month! Birders of all levels are welcome on this exploration of the farm through…

Birding with Mass Audubon | Fall Migration

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 8:00 AM—9:30 AM · Lenox, MA

Migration brings a new cast of birds through The Mount’s mix of habitats, and mornings are prime time to see and hear them. This beginner-friendly walk focuses…

TAI CHI

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 8:30 AM—9:30 AM · New York, NY

Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing…

Story Walk in the Woodland--Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM—10:00 PM · Tannersville, NY

Cost of Admission: Free as an ongoing series. NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT Visit Mountain Top Arboretum for a Story Walk. Journey through…

FIGURE AL FRESCO

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · New York, NY

Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive…

Franklin’s Factory: A Historic Walking Tour

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Franklin, TN

Step back in time as you journey through The Factory’s storied past! Join our staff historian on a fascinating stroll through the halls and discover how this…

Birds and Brews at Newfields with Indiana Audubon

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Connersville, IN

A guided walk through The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park to see all the birds that inhabit it.

ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · New York, NY

Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and…

WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:00 PM · New York, NY

Explore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint, and…

Whaleboat Wednesdays

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Try something new on Lake Champlain – go sailing in a custom 29’ whaleboat! This is a great and one-of-a-kind experience for a group of family, friends, or…

Burlington Rows! Club

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Club Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Wednesday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at Perkins Pier in Burlington, VT Club…

Nature-Based Mindful Wellness

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:45 PM · Cincinnati, OH

Learn to be more in the present moment and reduce stress and anxiety with evidenced-based practices that create better health, foster more joy and creativity,…

Happy Hour for Runners & Grave Gardeners

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA

Happy Hour for Runners & Grave Gardeners Wednesday, August 12th 6:00PM - 8:00PM Join members of The Woodlands, the Grave Gardeners, and the West Philly Runners…

Make+Take: Nature Monoprints

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Hyattsville, MD

Let’s Make+Take!—Learn about the basics of monotype printing using elements from the natural world.

Monarch Waystations for North Texas

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:00 PM · Grapevine, TX

Presented by Carol Clark, Texas Master Naturalist, longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas, and a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist.

Thirty Buck Thursdays

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · Bolton, VT

Cheap laps, fast lines. $30 gets you a full day of lift-served riding every Thursday July 2nd,2026 – August 27th,

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