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Sherrin Street Woods Urban Wild cleanup

Help us preserve Hyde Park's Sherrin Street Woods.

September 28, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 280 Austin Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-28T09:00:00 - 2019-09-28T12:00:00

The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a cleanup at the Sherrin Street Woods Urban Wild in Hyde Park. The cleanup will take place on: 

Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
280 Austin Street, Hyde Park 02136

Sign up for the cleanup

A major component of the cleanup will be the picking up and disposing of trash in the surrounding area. Another component will involve the physical removal and disposal of invasive species. 

Invasive species are a group of organisms that are not native to a specific area and are harmful to the native organisms. This is due to the competition for resources that they create among the native organisms. 

The Parks and Recreation Department will lead the education and removal of invasive species portion of the event. They will help volunteers identify and remove the invasive species that are affecting the Sherrin Street Woods Urban Wild.

Please remember to bring: 
  1. Water (or a water bottle)
  2. Sunscreen
  3. A hat
  4. Sunglasses
  5. Bug Spray
  6. Close-toed shoes
  7. Pants or sweatpants
  8. Tools and gloves, if you have them

To learn more, check out the Urban Wilds page and the West Roxbury Urban Wilds website. If you have any questions, please email Greenovate Boston at greenovate@boston.gov.

September 28, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 280 Austin Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-28T09:00:00 - 2019-09-28T12:00:00

Recycle your electronics and clothes at Boston City Hall

You can recycle your household electronics, clothes, and textiles at City Hall Plaza on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T13:00:00
For clothing and textiles:

We take everything, including pants, coats, hats, and suits. For more info and a list of acceptable items, visit our recycling clothing page.

For household electronics:

We don't take commercial material from businesses. You can find out more about the materials we will — and won't — take on our recycling electronics page.

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T13:00:00

Allandale Woods Urban Wild cleanup

Help us protect and improve the health of West Roxbury's Allandale Woods.

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T12:00:00

The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a clean-up at the Allandale Woods Urban Wild in West Roxbury. The clean-up will take place on:

Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
21 Vincent Road, 02132

Sign up for the event

A major component of the cleanup will be the picking up and disposing of trash in the surrounding area. Another component will involve the physical removal and disposal of invasive species.

Invasive species are a group of organisms that are not native to a specific area and are harmful to the native organisms. This is due to the competition for resources that they create among the native organisms.

The Parks and Recreation Department will lead the education and removal of invasive species portion of the event. They will help volunteers identify and remove the invasive species that are affecting the Allandale Woods Urban Wild.

Please remember to bring:
  1. Water
  2. Jacket
  3. A hat
  4. Sunglasses
  5. Bug Spray
  6. Close-toed shoes
  7. Pants or sweatpants
  8. Tools and gloves, if you have them.
Online resources:


If you have any questions, please email Greenovate Boston at greenovate@boston.gov.

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T12:00:00

Plant the City

We're seeking youth volunteers to help us plant fruits and vegetables in their communities.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Ruth Georges
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00

Did you know that there are farmers in the City?

Join Youth Engagement and Employment and Food Access on May 18 to help provide healthy food options for your community by planting fruits and vegetables to be harvested and shared with your neighbors this summer. Come learn about urban farming and plant healthy food for your community! 

Free breakfast and lunch, and free swag. These are volunteer hours.

RSVP for the event

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Ruth Georges
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00

Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild cleanup

Help us protect and improve the health of Roslindale's Urban Wild.

May 11, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 40 Selwyn Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-11T09:00:00 - 2019-05-11T12:00:00

The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a cleanup at the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild in Roslindale. The cleanup will take place on:

Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
40 Selwyn street, Boston, MA 02131

Sign up for the event

A major component of the cleanup will be the picking up and disposing of trash in the surrounding area. Another component will involve the physical removal and disposal of invasive species. 

Invasive species are a group of organisms that are not native to a specific area and are harmful to the native organisms. This is due to the competition for resources that they create among the native organisms. 

The Parks and Recreation Department will lead the education and removal of invasive species portion of the event. They will help volunteers identify and remove the invasive species that are affecting the Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild.

Please remember to bring: 

  1. Water
  2. Jacket
  3. A hat
  4. Sunglasses
  5. Bug Spray
  6. Close-toed shoes
  7. Pants or sweatpants
  8. Tools and gloves, if you have them


You can learn more about the Urban Wilds Initiative, and the Roslindale Urban Wilds online. If you have any questions, please email Greenovate Boston at greenovate@boston.gov.

May 11, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 40 Selwyn Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-11T09:00:00 - 2019-05-11T12:00:00

Liders Kumunitariu di Greenovateta / Greenovate Leaders Training

Ben pa NOS FORMASON. Bira un lider na Klima. TOMA MIDIDAS KLIMATIKU.

Come to our training. Become a climate leader. Take climate action.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 85 Olney Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T12:00:00

Benvindu a Greenovate Boston

Tudu morador di Boston ten un papel na bira nos sidadi un sidadi saudavel, prosperu, y inovador na un klima en mudansa. Greenovate Bostonta liga menbrus a sforsus di planiamentu di klima y tanbe a prugramas y rikursus ki ta apoia na toma mididas na kaza, na trabadju, na skola, y na bu zona.

Liders Kumunitariu di Greenovateta dizenpenha un papel kritiku na konsensializason sobri mudansas klimatiku y na promove asons klimatiku, ku organizason di dialugus fasilitadu undi familiaris, amigus, y/o kolegas ta prende sobri kuze ki sta en jogu y kuze ki Kamara Munisipal sta faze.

Nu sta ben fala di:

  • Modi ki mudansa klimatiku sta inpakta Boston
  • Kuze ki nu pode faze pa torna Boston mas rizistenti a mudansa klimatiku, y
  • Modi ki nu pode raduzi poluison di karbonu.


Ben pa NOS FORMASON.
Bira un lider na Klima.
TOMA MIDIDAS KLIMATIKU.

Ta dadu kumida.


THIS TRAINING WILL BE PRESENTED IN CAPE VERDEAN CREOLE

Welcome to Greenovate Boston

Every Bostonian has a role to play in making our city a healthy, thriving, and innovative city in a changing climate. Greenovate Boston connects community members to climate planning efforts as well as to programs and resources that support taking action at home, work, school, and around your neighborhood.

Greenovate Community Leaders play a critical role raising awareness of climate change and promoting climate action by hosting facilitated dialogues where family members, friends, and/or colleagues learn about what’s at stake and what’s being done by the City.

We are going to talking about:

  • What climate change means for Bostonians
  • What you can do to address climate change
  • What resources are available to help you prepare


Come to our training.
Become a climate leader.
Take climate action.

Food will be provided.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 85 Olney Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T12:00:00

Lidè Kominote Greenovate / Greenovate Leaders Training

Vin nan FÒMASYON NOU. Vin yon Lidè Klima. POZE AKSYON KLIMATIK.

Come to our training. Become a climate leader. Take climate action.

May 14, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 535 River Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-14T17:30:00 - 2019-05-14T19:30:00

Byenveni nan Greenovate Boston

Chak moun k ap viv Boston jwe yon wòl nan fè vil la yon vil ki an sante, k ap pwospere, epi k ap avanse pandan klima a ap chanje. Greenovate Bostonkonekte manm kominote yo avèk efò planifikasyon pou pwoteje klima a ansanm ak pwogram ak resous ki soutni w lè w ap poze aksyon lakay ou, nan travay ou, nan lekòl ou, ak nan katye w.

Lidè Kominote Greenovate yo jwe yon wòl esansyèl nan fè moun konnen klima a ap chanje ak nan ankouraje aksyon klimatik lè yo fasilite dyalòg kote manm fanmi, zanmi, ak/oswa kolèg travay aprann ki sa ki enplike epi ki sa Vil la ap fè.

Nou pral pale sou:

  • Ki jan chanjman klimatik ap afekte Boston,
  • Ki sa n ka fè pou Boston pi rezistan ak chanjman klimatik, epi
  • Ki jan n ka redui polisyon kabòn.


Vin nan FÒMASYON NOU.
Vin yon Lidè Klima.
POZE AKSYON KLIMATIK.

Y ap bay manje.


THIS TRAINING WILL BE PRESENTED IN HAITIAN CREOLE

Welcome to Greenovate Boston

Every Bostonian has a role to play in making our city a healthy, thriving, and innovative city in a changing climate. Greenovate Boston connects community members to climate planning efforts as well as to programs and resources that support taking action at home, work, school, and around your neighborhood.

Greenovate Community Leaders play a critical role raising awareness of climate change and promoting climate action by hosting facilitated dialogues where family members, friends, and/or colleagues learn about what’s at stake and what’s being done by the City.

We are going to talking about:

  • What climate change means for Bostonians
  • What you can do to address climate change
  • What resources are available to help you prepare

Come to our training.
Become a climate leader.
Take climate action.

Food will be provided.

May 14, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 535 River Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-14T17:30:00 - 2019-05-14T19:30:00

Líderes de Greenovate Boston / Greenovate Leaders training

Venga a NUESTRO ENTRENAMIENTO. Conviértase en un líder para enfrentar el cambio climático. TOME MEDIDAS CON RESPECTO AL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO.

Come to our training. Become a climate leader. Take climate action.

May 9, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 86 Boardman Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-09T17:30:00 - 2019-05-09T19:30:00

Bienvenido a Greenovate Boston

Cada bostoniano tiene un papel que desempeñar para que nuestra ciudad sea saludable, próspera e innovadora en un clima en constante cambio. Greenovate Bostonconecta a los miembros de la comunidad con las iniciativas de planificación sobre el cambio climático, así como con los programas y recursos que apoyan la toma de medidas en el hogar, el trabajo, la escuela y su vecindario.

Los líderes comunitarios de Greenovate desempeñan un rol fundamental en la concientización sobre el cambio climático y la promoción de la toma de medidas sobre el clima, al organizar y facilitar diálogos en los que sus familiares, amigos y/o colegas se informan sobre lo que está en juego y lo que está haciendo la Ciudad.

Vamos a hablar de:

  • Cómo el cambio climático está afectando a Boston
  • Qué podemos hacer para que Boston sea más resistente al cambio climático, y
  • Cómo podemos reducir la contaminación por carbono.

Venga a NUESTRO ENTRENAMIENTO.
Conviértase en un líder para enfrentar el cambio climático.
TOME MEDIDAS CON RESPECTO AL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO.

Se proporcionará comida.


THIS TRAINING WILL BE PRESENTED IN SPANISH

Welcome to Greenovate Boston

Every Bostonian has a role to play in making our city a healthy, thriving, and innovative city in a changing climate. Greenovate Boston connects community members to climate planning efforts as well as to programs and resources that support taking action at home, work, school, and around your neighborhood.

Greenovate Community Leaders play a critical role raising awareness of climate change and promoting climate action by hosting facilitated dialogues where family members, friends, and/or colleagues learn about what’s at stake and what’s being done by the City.

We are going to talking about:

  • What climate change means for Bostonians
  • What you can do to address climate change
  • What resources are available to help you prepare

Come to our training.
Become a climate leader.
Take climate action.

Food will be provided.

May 9, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 86 Boardman Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-09T17:30:00 - 2019-05-09T19:30:00

Lãnh Đạo Cộng Đồng Greenovate Boston/Greenovate Leaders Training

Đến tham gia BUỔI TẬP HUẤN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI. Trở thành một nhà lãnh đạo Khi Hậu. HÀNH ĐỘNG VÌ KHÍ HẬU!

Come to our training. Become a climate leader. Take climate action.

May 15, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 42 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-15T17:30:00 - 2019-05-15T19:30:00

Chào mừng đến với Greenovate Boston (Xanh Hóa Boston)

Mỗi người dân Boston đều có vai trò giúp cho thành phố của chúng ta trở nên lành mạnh, thịnh vượng và luôn đổi mới trong điều kiện khí hậu đang thay đổi. Greenovate Boston (Xanh Hóa Boston) kết nối các thành viên cộng đồng với nỗ lực lập kế hoạch cho khí hậu, cùng các chương trình và tài nguyên hỗ trợ để hành động ở gia đình, nơi làm việc, trường học, và quanh khu dân cư của quý vị.

Lãnh Đạo Cộng Đồng Greenovate đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc nâng cao nhận thức về biến đổi khí hậu, tăng cường hành động vì khí hậu bằng cách tổ chức các cuộc đối thoại trợ giúp các thành viên gia đình, bạn bè và/hoặc đồng nghiệp cùng tìm hiểu những nguy cơ và hành động mà Thành Phố đang thực hiện.

Chúng ta sẽ trao đổi về:

-Biến đổi khí hậu có ý nghĩa gì với người dân Boston
-Chúng ta có thể làm gì để giải quyết vấn đề biến đổi khí hậu
-Những nguồn lực nào có sẵn để giúp bạn chuẩn bị

THỨ TƯ, 15 THÁNG NĂM, 5:30 CHIỀU - 7:30 TỐI
THE GREAT HALL OF THE VIETNAMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER, 42 CHARLES STREET, 02122

Đến tham gia BUỔI TẬP HUẤN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI.
Trở thành một nhà lãnh đạo Khi Hậu.
HÀNH ĐỘNG VÌ KHÍ HẬU!

Có phục vụ đồ ăn.

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THIS TRAINING WILL BE PRESENTED IN VIETNAMESE

Welcome to Greenovate Boston

Every Bostonian has a role to play in making our city a healthy, thriving, and innovative city in a changing climate. Greenovate Boston connects community members to climate planning efforts as well as to programs and resources that support taking action at home, work, school, and around your neighborhood.

Greenovate Community Leaders play a critical role raising awareness of climate change and promoting climate action by hosting facilitated dialogues where family members, friends, and/or colleagues learn about what’s at stake and what’s being done by the City.

We are going to talking about:

-What climate change means for Bostonians
-What you can do to address climate change
-What resources are available to help you prepare

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH, 5:30-7:30PM
THE GREAT HALL OF THE VIETNAMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER, 42 CHARLES STREET, 02122

Come to our training. 
Become a climate leader.
Take climate action.

Food will be provided.

May 15, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 42 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-15T17:30:00 - 2019-05-15T19:30:00

Greenovate波士頓社區領袖 / Greenovate Boston Leaders training

加入我們的培訓. 成為氣候領袖. 為氣候變遷採取行動.

Come to our training. Become a Climate leader. Take climate action.

June 8, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 885 WASHINGTON STREET
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T10:00:00 - 2019-06-08T12:00:00

歡迎參加波士頓Greenovate

在氣候變遷這件事情上,每位波士頓市民都在讓我們的城市變得健康、發展和創新的共同努力中扮演著重要的角色。Greenovate波士頓將每位社區成員與氣候計畫努力連結那些協助在居住、工作、學校和社區中採取行動的計畫以及資源。

Greenovate社區領袖在提升對於氣候變遷的意識上扮演重要的角色,並且透過促進家庭成員、朋友和/或工作同仁間的對話,了解目前的重點關注事項以及本市做了些什麼,來推廣採取氣候變遷行動。在這些集會中,將提出、記錄並和Greenovate波士頓團隊分享社區關切的議題,以協助氣候行動的規劃,參與人將辨別他們可以採取的措施以協助進一步的氣候問題解決方案。

我們將談到:

  • 氣候變遷對於波士頓市民代表什麼
  • 面對氣候變遷你可以做些什麼
  • 有哪些資源可以協助你做準備
  • 需要採取什麼行動

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6月8日星期六
上午10時至中午12時
BCYF QUINCY, 
885 WASHINGTON STREET, 02111

加入我們的培訓.
成為氣候領袖.
為氣候變遷採取行動.

將提供餐點。


THIS TRAINING WILL BE PRESENTED IN Mandarin Chinese

Welcome to Greenovate Boston

Every Bostonian has a role to play in making our city a healthy, thriving, and innovative city in a changing climate. Greenovate Boston connects community members to climate planning efforts as well as to programs and resources that support taking action at home, work, school, and around your neighborhood.

Greenovate Community Leaders play a critical role raising awareness of climate change and promoting climate action by hosting facilitated dialogues where family members, friends, and/or colleagues learn about what’s at stake and what’s being done by the City.

We are going to talking about:

  • What climate change means for Bostonians
  • What you can do to address climate change
  • What resources are available to help you prepare

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
BCYF Quincy, 885 Washington Street, 02111

Come to our training.
Become a Climate leader.
Take climate action.

Food will be provided.

June 8, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 885 WASHINGTON STREET
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Greenovate Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T10:00:00 - 2019-06-08T12:00:00
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