Come join us for a walk in the woods on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Hikes will be approximately one hour long for one to two miles in different wilderness areas of Boston.

Walks will be led by a Park Ranger or Boston Park employee and will include some interpretive programming and discussion of the park's unique attributes, flora, fauna, or historical topics. The Franklin Park tour will focus on the ruins of the park.

Register for the event

The Air Pollution Control Commission administers programs that promote clean air. The Community Clean Air grant program will fund and bring visibility to community-driven projects that reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. The projects will help achieve Boston’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and bring short-term benefits to our neighborhoods.

Do you have a question about your application? Do you need help applying?

Register here

The Air Pollution Control Commission administers programs that promote clean air. This grant program will fund and bring visibility to community-driven projects that reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. The projects will help achieve Boston’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and bring short-term benefits to our neighborhoods.

Do you have a question about your application? Do you need help applying?

Register here

Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Environment Department, with support provided by Home Depot, as we mark Earth Day with a self-guided cleanup. Stop by Franklin Park and pick up some equipment for a self-guided Earth Day cleanup in a park or urban wild of your choosing. We provide the equipment, you chose the park or urban wild.

Where: Pierpont Road in Franklin Park near Glenn Road.

What will be provided: Gloves, paper compost bags, plastic garbage bags, and safety instructions.

Remember: Volunteers should wear work clothes (long pants) and close-toed shoes (that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty). Bring your own hat, sunscreen, raincoat, or jacket depending on the weather, as well as snacks and water.

Rain date: None, may be canceled due to severe weather.

• This event is an equipment distribution for self guided cleanups. 
• Face mask or covering is required for participants.
• Physical distancing between parties is required.
• Stay home if you feel sick.
• Do not participate if you have shown signs or symptoms or had exposure to sick individuals within 14 days of the event.

Self-guided cleanup document

What kinds of plants and animals inhabit this habitat, and why are marshes so important for a healthy ecosystem?   Ponds and marshes are not only important for the natural world, but are vital for water management in cities.  We will also plant some native shrubs to help keep the ecosystem healthy

Due to current health guidelines we are capping this event at 20 participants.  Masks are required, hand sanitizer will be provided, and social distancing protocols will be followed. Rain date is May 31 at the same time and location.

To register or for more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov.

Join the Environment Department and Parks and Recreation as we mark Earth Day by cleaning up and learning more about Mattapan's urban wilds and open space!  Registration is required.

Where: Between 199 and 204 Colorado Street

What is provided: All necessary tools, including gloves, pickers, bags, sharp containers and safety instruction.

Remember: Volunteers should wear work clothes (long pants) and close-toed shoes (that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty). Bring your own hat, sunscreen, raincoat, or jacket depending on the weather, as well as snacks and water.

Rain date: Sunday, April 25, however, may be cancelled due to severe weather.

• This event will be limited to 20 participants (we hope to offer drop in clean ups in the future).
• Face mask or covering is required for participants.
• Physical distancing between parties is required.
• Stay home if you feel sick.
• Do not participate if you have shown signs or symptoms or had exposure to sick individuals within 14 days of the event.

21 and 23 Winthrop Street are located in Roxbury and total approximately 6,000 square feet. There has been interest in preserving these parcels as open space, particularly as a community garden. We encourage you to attend this meeting and provide feedback.

The Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss two City-owned unnumbered parcels of vacant land located on Melnea Cass Boulevard and Windsor Street in the South End.  (Ward 09, assessor’s parcels 01968010 and 02025020).

There has been community interest in the preservation of these parcels as open space, including a community garden.

The meeting will be held through video conferencing on WebEx. 

Join the meeting

Compost your pumpkins this Halloween! Composting your food waste creates a rich, black soil that is great for any yard and or garden.

Join us for the fun in a socially distant manner on one of three dates!

• Monday, November 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Boston Common (parade ground)
• Wednesday, November 4, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Franklin Park (Shattuck Picnic area)
• Thursday, November 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Moakley Park

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