Get hands-on with Synth-tember at this free, all-ages day of activities —lectures, a synthesizer petting zoo, exhibition of local vendors, and a theremin workshop in partnership with the Cambridge Hackspace and Cram Audio*—focused on education and experimentation. *Please sign up for the there
The Caterpillar Lab returns to the Arboretum for a full weekend packed with caterpillar displays, free-exploration programming, digital microscopes, and experienced educators on hand to give you insights into these amazing animals. This exhibit takes place in the Hunnewell Lecture Hall, where Caterpillar Lab staff brings in hundreds of caterpillars, cocoons, and lots of leafy greenery for the caterpillars to explore. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the huge diversity of native caterpillars close up!