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Thursday, June 1

What the heck is a bobolink?

Learn about bobolinks — relatives to the blackbird and orioles — during walks held by the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary each Thursday this month at 8 a.m. Participants will discuss bird conservation and practices, and do some birdwatching. The walks are $10 for Mass Audubon members; 12 for non-members. Register online at massaudobon.org, or call the sanctuary at (508) 636-2437.

Friday, June 2

Heal yourself.

Herbalist Brandan Kelly, author of "The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis," will lead an expedition into Slocum River Reserve to forage for common medicinal herbs and discuss the effects of climate change on local plants. The cost to attend the 9:30 a.m. walk is $15. Kelly will also host a luncheon at the DNRT Center, located at 318 Chase Road, at noon. Catered with sustainable and locally-sourced food by chef Edward Roszak of Mattapoisett's How on Earth, it will also incorporate herbs found on the walk and a discussion on western herbs. The luncheon is $60 to attend. For more information and to order tickets, visit give.classy.org/lymeclimate.

Saturday, June 3

Set sail in search of raptors.

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary will lead an osprey exploration on the Westport River, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The event begins at the sanctuary's 1280 Horseneck Road location with a brief presentation. Participants will then enter the Westport River on kayaks for bird watching, lessons on osprey behavior, and a shore-side lunch break. Registration is required. The cost is $53 for members; $58 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit massaudubon.org.

Sunday, June 4

Take up a water sport.

Dartmouth Parks and Recreation will host one-hour kayaking courses at 9:30 a.m. at Apponagansett Park. Classes will also be offered on July 1 and August 6. They cover safety, exiting an overturned kayak, and the basics of boat movement and control. The cost is $57. Visit town.dartmouth.ma.us for more information.

Celebrate with the Class of 2017.

Dartmouth High will celebrate commencement at 1 p.m. at the school's 555 Bakerville Road location. Bishop Stang will celebrate at 2 p.m. at 500 Slocum Road.

Dine on oyster.

The Vault Gallery of Fine Arts will present its Oysters and Pearls Show, 3-6 p.m., at the gallery's 169 Rockdale Avenue location. The event includes a raw bar from Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms and a wine tasting, along with artwork available for purchase. Ten percent of sales benefit the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Admission is free.

Learn about dowsing.

Cukie Macomber will return to the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society to lead a discussion on the practice of dowsing to find fresh water. Head to 1205 Russells Mills Road for 6:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $5.

Have an event we should include next week? Email details to Editor Angie Hilsman at editor@dartmouthweek.net.