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Saturday, September 1

Hear from local birds.

From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., go on a morning walk to look and listen for songbirds, shorebirds, and maybe even some raptors with experienced birder Nate Marchessault at Mass Audubon’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. Birders will walk along the Beach Loop Trail at 1280 Horseneck Rd. in Dartmouth at this event, co-hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the New Bedford Art Museum. Register for free at savebuzzardsbay.org or call (508) 999-6363, ext. 219, or email bayadventures@savebuzzardsbay.org with questions.

Take the dog for a swim.

The Dartmouth YMCA’s pool will go to the dogs on September 1 for its Puppy Splash Pool Party. The annual post-summer event marks the closure of the YMCA’s pool until next summer. But before it is fully closed for the season, pooches are invited to take a dip. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Dartmouth YMCA’s 276 Gulf Road location. The cost to participate is $10 per dog. For more information, visit ymcasouthcoast.org.

Spot some butterflies.

From 10 to 12, flock to Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary for their annual Allens Pond Butterfly Census. The whole family is invited to this event, which is appropriate for children ranging in age from 2 to 16 years. Members of the Massachusetts Butterfly Club will lead teams into different areas of the Sanctuary to help visitors identify species. Meet at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary field station parking lot, located at 1280 Horseneck Rd., Westport, MA at 10am to divide into census teams. Participants should wear long pants, sunscreen and bring water and a snack or lunch. If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation please call the Sanctuary at (508) 636-2437 or email allenspond@massaudubon.org. Reservation is required and is also available online at www.massaudubon.org.

Learn about the history of religion in town.

The Sunday Afternoon Lecture Series at the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society presents "Dartmouth has roots of faith: Expansion of choice for places to worship" at 6:30 p.m. at the schoolhouse, located at 1205 Russells Mills Rd. Reverend Pamela Cole, an adjunct history professor at Bristol Community College, will discuss the expansion of places to worship in town after 1800, including new Baptist, Congregational, and Roman Catholic churches, new Quaker Meeting Houses, and visits from Methodist preachers. Light refreshments will be served, and a donation of $5 is suggested.

Monday, September 3

Ramble on the beach.

Ramble along the Beach Loop Trail at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary at 1280 Horseneck Rd. from 10 a.m. to noon while learning about different habitats and their inhabitants. This event is appropriate for children of all ages from 5 to 17 years old. Participants will explore grassland meadow, the salt pond, and a sandy beach. This event is free, but registration is required online at www.massaudubon.org or by calling 508-636-2437. Dress for an outdoor hike and please bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Binoculars, scopes and cameras encouraged.

Have an event we should include next week? Email details to Douglas McCulloch at douglas@dartmouthweek.net.