Anyflip Springapalooza 2021

Springapalooza 2021











Join us as we celebrate all things Spring throughout the month of May! We have a
variety of activities for residents of all ages and abilities. All programs and events will
adhere to the COVID guidelines set forth by the Governor's office. Only registered

participants will be allowed to attend. For more info, click anything that is underlined.
To register, please visit burlingtonrecreation.org starting April 26 at 8:30 am.

Fairy Trail & Gnome Roam Vernal Pool Exploration
Begins May 8, Activity #: 300634-A Monday, May 10, Noon - 1 pm, Mill Pond
We have been able to find 9 fairies and Reservoir, No Fee, Activity #: 300637-A
gnomes who have made homes around town. Vernal pools are unique seasonal wetlands that
Register with us and you will get a fairy trail & are mostly precipitation-fed, as these pools often
gnome roam map to help build a fairy house appear and fill to capacity with spring rainfalls
or gnome home! At each stop you will be able and snowpack melting. Join the Burlington
to collect the supplies needed to help make a Conservation staff and visit a vernal pool to
comfortable home for the fairy or gnome that develop a deeper understanding and learn how

may wander into your yard. This event is co- we can help protect them. We will also explore
sponsored by the Burlington Public Library. their inhabitants, along with their characteristic
features and roles in the ecosystem.

Kite Making & Flying
2021 Garden Contest!
Saturday, May 8, 10 am - Noon, Wildwood We want to see your garden! Join us, in
Park, No Fee, Activity #: 300635-A cooperation with the Garden Club, for the 2021
Building and flying your own kite is fun and contest. Click the title for more contest info!
rewarding. Join kite enthusiast, Glenn
Davison, as he teaches us how to build kites Bird Walk lead by John Keeley
that fly better than kites you would buy and Thursday, May 27, 9 - 10 am, Mill Pond
you gain the satisfaction of doing it yourself. Reservoir, No Fee, Activity #: 300638-A

Join the Burlington Conservation Administrator to
Stuffy Picnic observe resident birds and spring migrants in a
Saturday, May 8, 1 - 3 pm, Town Common unique habitat that is a favorite location for many

$5 per person, Activity #: 300636-A bird species. John will help us find and identify
Grab your favorite stuffy and join us for a birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors.
picnic! We will have light refreshments, Birders of all levels will enjoy this guided walk.
stuffy check-ups, stuffy scavenger hunt and Download the iNaturalist app before the walk and
more! You are in for a BEARY good time! post your observations to the Boston Area City
Nature Challenge.




Burlington
Garden Club

Springapalooza 2021











Join us as we celebrate all things Spring throughout the month of May! we have a

variety of activities for residents of all ages and abilities. All programs and events will
adhere to the COVID guidelines set forth by the Governor's office. Only registered
participants will be allowed to attend. For more info, click anything that is underlined.

Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy
Family Fishing Festival!
Wednesday, May 19, 6 pm, Town Common This physically distant event is great for the
No Fee, Activity #: 300639-A whole family. Activity #: 305011-A
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Using giant bubble wands
designed and constructed by the Bubble Guy,
kids will gather for a game of watch, chase, BurlingtonWalks ~ Sawmill Brook
and pop the bubbles! Giant, beautiful bubbles Learn local history while enjoying nature!
will fill the air all around us while “Mr. Vinny” Activity #: 361304-B
makes jokes, answers questions, and creates
good-hearted and surprising fun. Click the program title for more info.




To register for these activities sponsored by the Burlington Public Library, please
click on the program name or visit their website: burlingtonpubliclibrary.org. Only
4 sign-ups per family for each activity.
Bottle Fairy Dust Necklace
Grades 4 - 8. Learn to make a fun fairy inspired Virtual Garden Tea Party
necklace. Registration will open on May 4 at 9 am; Best for ages 2 - 8. Lets have a springtime tea
kit can be picked up on May 11 at curbside (10:15 party with stories and fun! Registration will open
am - 8 pm). on May 14 at 10 am, and Tea Party Kit can be
picked up on May 13 at curbside pickup (10:15
Yarn Flowers am - 8 pm). Party will start at 11 am on May 14,
Best for grades Pre-K - 3. Make a fun springtime and zoom link will be sent out the night before.
decoration with simple materials. Registration
opens on May 7 at 10 am; pickup is May 14 at
curbside (10:15 am - 5:30 pm). Terrarium Kits
Sign up and receive the supplies needed to make
Sprout Houses Kit your own terrarium in a DIY kit. Grades 6 - 12.

For grades K - 5. Get all the materials you need to Space is limited and registration is required.
make this fun springy project. Registration opens Registration begins April 26.
on May 15 at 11 am; pickup is on May 22 at
curbside (10:15 am - 4:30 pm).




Burlington
Garden Club