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If you are interested in birds, the desert, or the amazing world of nature’s engineering – this is the lecture for you!
Lecture: The Fascinating Feathers of the Sandgrouse
Tuesday, January 16, 6:30–8:00pm
Location: Weld Hill Lecture Hall
The birds that populate the Arnold Arboretum rarely have to go far to find water. In the deserts of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, it's a different story, and the sandgrouse that lives in these arid environments has developed a fascinating adaptation to stay hydrated: these birds have a unique ability to absorb and hold water inside of their feathers. The chicks can't ... view more »
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This lecture takes place at the Weld Hill Lecture Hall at 1300 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.
You can find more information on getting to the Visitor's Center HERE.
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PARKING INFO
You can get to the Arboretum by subway, bus, or car. Get directions to our main entrance at Arborway Gate, Peters Hill, Weld Hill Building, or Dana Greenhouses. Free parking is available along the Arborway, Bussey Street, and Walter Street. There is no visitor parking inside the Arboretum. The Arnold Arboretum also offers resources for improved accessibility.
The Arboretum is easily reached by public transportation. Take the Orange Line to Forest Hills, cross Washington Street, and take Blackwell Footpath through Bussey Brook Meadow to the South Street Gate.
