Events Calendar / Eco-friendly

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Animal Adventures: Wildlife and Conservation

From the Northeast’s leader in exotic animal education, come and learn all about wildlife and conservation! Come learn about 8-10 exotic animals in an hour long presentation where the audience will get to pet and learn about all of them from an expert zookeeper.

All Ages

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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The Joys of Nature: Not Really So Scary Animals

Some animals (like sharks, snakes and spiders) we think of as scary, but are they really when we learn more about them? Many seemingly “scary animals” have really important jobs in nature, even helping people! LIVE ANIMALS!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Riverside Reptiles: Living Dragons

Dragons?! No, not real dragons ~ Lizards! Meet many different species of lizards: geckos that can climb glass, skinks with bright blue tongues, a legless lizard, a cousin of the Komodo Dragon, and a snake - with claws?! Meet these and many more as we venture into the realm of living dragons.

All Ages

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Didgeridoo Down Under: Protect the Planet

Join us for an epic musical, multimedia and scientific adventure, from the birth of the universe to the age of dinosaurs to the modern world. Multi-talented performer Rob Thomas weaves didgeridoo world music, awe-inspiring projector visuals and audience participation into a captivating and interactive program. We'll learn how the air we breathe was created; we’ll marvel at prehistoric creatures roaming primordial landscapes; we’ll observe interactions between different animal species; and most importantly, we’ll learn how to protect our beautiful and beloved Earth! All ages.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Goats & Giggles—DATE CHANGE TO AUGUST 13th AT 2PM

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN MOVED TO AUGUST 13th AT 2PM

This is your chance for some hands-on playtime with baby goats! There will be time for cuddles, play, and some photo ops.

All Ages

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Learn About Recycling!

Join Framingham’s Recycling Coordinator Eve Carey to learn more about recycling in the City of Framingham. From papers to plastics and from curbside to recycling center, find out what you can - and can’t - recycle. Bring your questions!