FBBFS Events for 2011:
The month of March — FBBFS Silent Auction
Bid on original art and crafts by local artists at the Friends of the Field Station silent auction. A great opportunity to acquire unique items while helping the Friends. The items are on the display in the front window of the Folk Music Center.
Where: Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Avenue, Claremont
When: View items anytime; place bids inside the Folk Music Center Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, April 30th — Earth Day
The Friends will have a booth at the Claremont Earth Day Celebration with free coloring books of BFS plants and animals for kids (of all ages!), as well as informational displays.
Where: 2nd St from Oberlin to Yale, and in the Village Square
When: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4th — Claremont Independence Day Celebration
The Friends of the Field Station will participate in Claremont's Independence Day Celebration with an information booth and a parade entry. [Click here to see our 2005 parade entry]. Everyone is welcome to join our group in the parade!
Where: Booth at Memorial Park; parade from Memorial Park to Larkin Park
When: Booths 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; parade starts at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 17th — Claremont celebrates Zip Code Day!
The Friends will be participating in Claremont's Zip Code Day Celebration on 9-17-11. Stop by our booth to get the latest info!
Where: Shelton Park (corner of Harvard and Bonita)
When: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Bid on original art and crafts by local artists at the Friends of the Field Station silent auction. A great opportunity to acquire unique items while helping the Friends. The items are on the display in the front window of the Folk Music Center.