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Urban Nature Walk: Savin Hill Beach

by sicloot Posted on October 2, 2013

Jef led three of us on an urban nature walk around a very urban beach. Savin Hill Beach in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston is bordered by Interstate 93 and William Morrissey Boulevard. We were surprised at the diversity of water birds we found, including a few I hadn’t previously seen in the Boston area.

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Urban Nature Walk: Muddy River/Fenway

by sicloot Posted on May 6, 2013

Jef led us on a walk along the banks of the Muddy River on a sunny, seasonal spring day. We first stopped to view some outdoor sculpture as part of the Through the Trees exhibition by studios without walls.

Through the Trees outdoor art — One of the “Through the Trees” pieces.

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