Dog Day at Bird Park

When:
Saturday, Aug 25, 2018 10:00a -
2:00p

Where:
Francis William Bird Park
Polley Lane
Walpole, Massachusetts 02032

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Admission:
FREE

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Event website:
http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-39803.html?srrelated_property=56508493

Bird Park is going to the dogs!


Bird Park is always a popular place for our canine friends, but Dog Day is a can’t-miss event for dogs, their owners, and those who just enjoy spending time in the company of dogs. This year, the Trustees is partnering with Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI), a Walpole-based nonprofit with a mission to pair highly trained service dogs with people living with a disability as a means to facilitate confidence, mobility, and a more independent lifestyle. To support GOFI and the park, Dog Day kicks off with a 2-mile fundraising Walk for Pooches and Parks, so be sure to register for that! Of course, pooches are welcome to join in (if they're well-behaved with people and other dogs). All proceeds directly benefit GOFI and Bird Park. If you don't want to walk, you can cheer walkers on and enjoy lots of free post-walk activities.


After the walk, be amazed by the Flying High Dogs who perform a variety of awesome and entertaining tricks (and be warned, the performance has lots of audience participation)! Speaking of awesome and entertaining, if you have a dog with talent, then enter our very silly "Best in Show" competition or enjoy some of our free activities — make a dog craft, enjoy the "Dog Fun Fact" walk, or go poolside with your dog at one of the "doggie" ("kiddie") pools (with a cool mister). You also can check out a GOFI dog demonstration and see how these amazing dogs assist folks living with a disability. Plus, great vendors of dog-related products and services will be on site. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.


Enjoying Bird Park with some four-legged friends is always a good time, but Dog Day may be the best time!


Questions? Please contact Maura ([email protected]; 508-668-6136). For updates and announcements, please follow Bird Park programs on Facebook @friendsofbirdpark. Here is a schedule of Dog Day Events:


8:30-9:30am: Day-of Registration for "Walk for Pooches & Parks"


10–11am: Walk for Pooches and Parks


10am-2pm: free activities, vendors, refreshments


11:30am: Flying High Frisbee Dogs


12:30pm: GOFI Dog Demonstration


1pm: “Best in Show” Competition


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