Five things to do today: attend a lecture on tracking birds in the UAE

Also, see an exhibition by a French impressionist painter in Abu Dhabi; sign the kids up for rock school; visit Al Ain Zoo at night; and attend the Office Exhibition 2013 in Dubai.

EAD started a programme in 2005 to track greater flamingos to understand movement and migration patterns of the species and establish the origin of the flamingos wintering in the UAE. Courtesy EmirateShow more

1. Join the Emirates Natural History Group this evening for a talk on Satellite Tracking of Migratory Birds by Salim Javed of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). The agency started a programme in 2005 that tracks the movements of greater flamingos. From 7.30 to 9.30pm, free entry, Emirates Hall, Abu Dhabi Women's College, City Campus, off 11th Street, between 4th and 6th Streets, Abu Dhabi, www.enhg.org

2. See the exhibition From Pictures to Abstraction: Vibrations with Landscapes. The French abstract impressionist painter Michel Bizet shows his paintings based on Qasr Al Hosn, and landscapes and life in the UAE. From 9am to 8pm, Art Hub,
Plot 38 MW5, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, 02 551 5005, www.adah.ae

3. Sign up the kids for Summer Rock School. Young rock stars between the ages of 10 and 18 can develop skills in drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, singing and DJing. June 30 to July 4, from 9am to 3pm, Dh1,750, Dubai British School, Emirates Hills, Dubai, 056 788 2326, www.rockacademyworldwide.com

4. Hang out with the animals at the night zoo. Al Ain Zoo has changed its hours to summer timings, allowing visitors to enjoy the cooler evening hours. May is also reptile month; Life in Cold Blood features an array of exhibitions and activities at the Reptile House. From 4pm to 10pm, Al Ain Zoo, 03 781 1451, www.alainzoo.ae

5. Attend The Office Exhibition 2013 in Dubai, where vendors are selling all manner of international design products for commercial, retail, health care and education sectors. From 11am to 7pm, Dh150, 18+ only, Sheikh Saeed Halls 2 and 3, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.theofficeexhibition.com

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