BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Fivesparks - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fivesparks.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fivesparks
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260428T101420
CREATED:20260403T203806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T203846Z
UID:10003457-1776556800-1780185599@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks and the Boxborough Birders present BIRDS!\, a curated art exhibition exploring and celebrating the wonder\, beauty\, and diversity of birds.\n \nFeaturing works that interpret the theme of BIRDS! that reflect not only birds themselves\, but also their habits\, homes\, interactions\, impacts\, and traces. Come enjoy wonderful bird-themed artwork by local\, regional and artists across the USA in a variety of mediums.\n \nParticipate in bird-themed programs\, all during prime bird-watching\, migratory season. You can see all the Birds! exhibit-related events HERE. \n \nOn view April 18 – May 30\, 2026.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Birds-no-recep-no-QR-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T101420
CREATED:20260414T115139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T135925Z
UID:10003474-1777399200-1777406400@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Book Club with the Boxborough Birders
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to join the Boxborough Birders Birding Book Club for their first meeting at Fivesparks as part of the exciting Birds! exhibit!\nThe Boxborough Birders Birding Book Club carries the theme of Birds and Birding books.  For this special meeting\, the book to discuss is The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.  \nThis is not only a book about birding but also a reflection on human experience and the beauty of nature.  It encourages readers to observe and appreciate the world around them\, even in the most mundane and seemingly uninteresting aspects.   \nThe book’s themes and content can lead to engaging discussions about the following questions: \n\nHow do you approach birding and nature observation? What makes it enjoyable and meaningful to you?\nWhat personal experiences have you had with birds? How have they impacted your life?\nHow do you think the book’s themes of curiosity\, observation\, and connection to nature can be applied in your\n daily life?\nWhat are some of the most significant bird memories you have? How do they relate to your life and experiences?\nHow can birding help you understand and appreciate the natural world and its inhabitants?\n\nThese discussion questions can help readers connect with the book’s themes and deepen their understanding of the impact of birding on their lives and the world around them.  \nThis event is FREE to attend\, but please register HERE so we can plan accordingly.  \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group.  \nTuesday\, April 28th\, 6pm.  
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-book-club-with-the-boxborough-birders/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,speaking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tumisu-book-5694128-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Boxborough Birders":MAILTO:cassandra.oxley@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR