4th Annual East Boston Greenway Festival

September 12th- 19th
Shell Fishing & Exploring at Wood Island Bay Marsh
Saturday, September 12, 1998, 10am- 11:30am
Discover the riches of the salt marsh with Helga Burre, Massachusetts Audubon Naturalist. A fun activity for kids as we dig in the mud for creatures. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty! Call BNAF to register 542-7696

Walking Tour of the Greenway
Walk begins at Piers Park
Monday, September 14th, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Walk the first mile of the Greenway and learn about the design and
construction plans for the Greenway and Bremen Street Park.

Sunset Canoe Trip at Belle Isle Marsh
Tuesday, September 15, 1998 6:00pm-7:30pm
Enjoy the peacefulness of the marsh at sunset. We will paddle through the quiet inlets of the marsh and watch for evening wildlife. Call BNAF to
register 542-7696.

Tour of the Bennington Street Burial Grounds
Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 6:30-8:30pm
Learn about the history of the Bennington Street Burial Grounds. The tour will be led by Friends of Bennington Street Burial Grounds and Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Meet at the Main Gate on Bennington Street.


Star Party
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Thursday, September 17, 1998, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Come learn about the planets, the moon and the constellations as Museum of Science leads a star gazing event. They will have a large telescope for viewing the night sky and will lead activities on astronomy. Fun for all ages.

Beach Party & Movie
Constitution Beach
Friday, September 18, 1998, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Join us for an end of summer beach party with music entertainment. Then get out your blankets and get comfortable on the beach for an outdoor family movie.

Harvest Festival Day
Piers Park
Saturday, September 19, 1998, l:00pm-7:00pm
Come and see what local gardeners have produced and enjoy many harvest activities including family arts & crafts, music, dance, and children's theater!
Presented as part of Cultural Connections. Activities from lpm-3pm, music from 3:30pm to 7pm.

The East Boston Festival Sponsors are:
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Lila Wallace- Reader's Digest Fund
East Boston Greenway Council
Metropolitan District Commission
Massport
Zumix-Cultural Connections
Friends of Belle Isle Marsh
Boston Natural Areas Fund
Arts Council of Boston, Revere, & Winthrop
Massachusetts Audubon Society

All events are FREE. For more information about the festival call: Boston Natural Areas Fund at 542-7696

BOSTON NATURALAREAS FUND. INC.(BNAF)
59 Temple Place, Room 558
Boston, MA 02111-1307
(617)542-7696
(Fax)542-0383
e-mail: BNAF@aol.com