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South Boston by Bike(share)

Our public bike-share system, Blue Bikes, is for you! Join staff and volunteers to learn how Blue Bikes works, and enjoy a short ride to some great public spaces that are easy to access by bike share.

July 18, 2018
Event Date2018-07-18T18:00:00 - 2018-07-18T20:00:00

During this event, you'll learn about different bike-share membership options. You'll also hear from other residents on how they use Blue Bikes for quick trips to destinations all over the City. If you have basic bike riding skills but need to build your confidence riding on the street, this clinic is just right for you. We will start out on low-stress streets and paths so you can get comfortable on the bike and build your skills.

Blue Bikes and helmets are provided at no cost for all participants. The ride will start and end at the same Blue Bikes station. If you cannot yet ride independently in a parking lot, please do not register for this event.

Boston Bikes invites any youth or adults (16-years or older) to participate in our Boston by Bike(share) rides. Registration is required and opens at 9 a.m. on June 6, 2018.

Register

July 18, 2018
Event Date2018-07-18T18:00:00 - 2018-07-18T20:00:00

East Boston by Bike(share)

Our public bike-share system, Blue Bikes, is for you! Join staff and volunteers to learn how Blue Bikes works, and enjoy a short ride to some great public spaces that are easy to access by bike share.

June 27, 2018
Event Date2018-06-27T18:00:00 - 2018-06-27T20:00:00

During this event, you'll learn about different bike-share membership options. You'll also hear from other residents on how they use Blue Bikes for quick trips to destinations all over the City. If you have basic bike riding skills but need to build your confidence riding on the street, this clinic is just right for you. We will start out on low-stress streets and paths so you can get comfortable on the bike and build your skills.

Blue Bikes and helmets are provided at no cost for all participants. The ride will start and end at the same Blue Bikes station. If you cannot yet ride independently in a parking lot, please do not register for this event.

Boston Bikes invites any youth or adults (16-years or older) to participate in our Boston by Bike(share) rides. Registration is required and opens at 9 a.m. on May 16, 2018.

Register

June 27, 2018
Event Date2018-06-27T18:00:00 - 2018-06-27T20:00:00

Melnea Cass Boulevard Open House

Join the Boston Transportation Department as we envision the look and feel of the new Melnea Cass Boulevard.

April 25, 2018
Event Date2018-04-25T18:00:00 - 2018-04-25T20:00:00

Stop by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission anytime from 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, to join the conversation about the future of Melnea Cass Boulevard. We'll have hands-on activities related to safety, green infrastructure, operations and maintenance, the public realm, and the gateway intersections at Washington Street and Albany Street.

We will also have a special session for the students, teachers, and parents of the Orchard Gardens school on Thursday, May 10, to explore these topics from their perspectives.

April 25, 2018
Event Date2018-04-25T18:00:00 - 2018-04-25T20:00:00

Community Crowdfunding Workshop

Have a great idea to improve your favorite community space? Need some cash to help make it happen? Come to a free workshop on the nuts and bolts of community crowdfunding!

April 18, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Dennisse Rorie
  • 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 Date2018-04-18T18:00:00 - 2018-04-18T20:00:00

The Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial EquityLove Your Block, and the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics are partnering with ioby.org to provide residents and community-based organizations with a crowdfunding platform and one-on-one fundraising coaching to help bring ideas to life. Come join us for a workshop where you'll have the opportunity to incubate your idea and get it ready for the world. 

We’ll cover:
  • best practices for effective crowdfunding that we’ve learned from supporting 1,500+ successful resident-led, neighbor-funded campaigns
  • top tips on building your fundraising team, connecting with new donors, and donor follow up, illustrated with real-life examples
  • an overview of ioby’s platform and services, and
  • Q&A with ioby's grassroots fundraising experts

A light dinner will be provided! Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions and/or childcare needs. RSVP now:

April 18, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Dennisse Rorie
  • 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 Date2018-04-18T18:00:00 - 2018-04-18T20:00:00

About Community Made

With Community Made, the City of Boston is partnering with ioby.org to support residents in creating their own community projects. ioby is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform that can provide community advocates with one-to-one coaching on project scoping and fundraising, access to their online crowdfunding platform, and, if applicable, fiscal sponsorship using ioby's 501(c)3 nonprofit designation.

This pilot is a partnership between the Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial EquityLove Your Block, the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, and ioby.org. All submissions must abide by legal and community standards and are subject to review by ioby before posting. This work is funded by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies and is informed by the strategic plans Resilient Boston: A Connected and Equitable City and Imagine Boston: 2030.

Tour of Fowler Clark Farm

An 18th century rural farm in Mattapan will become a 21st century urban farm.

May 30, 2018
Event Date2018-05-30T16:00:00

Learn about the history of this Boston Landmark, and the new uses planned for the farm. Historic Boston Incorporated, the Urban Farming Institute of Boston, the Trust for Public Land, and the North Bennet Street School have been working collaboratively to rehabilitate the circa 1786 Fowler Clark Farm.

May 30, 2018
Event Date2018-05-30T16:00:00

Friday Fun with Greenovate

Join us for an Earth Day-themed event about Boston's environmental initiatives.

April 20, 2018
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • 75 Northern Avenue
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Muge Undemir
  • 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 Date2018-04-20T16:30:00 - 2018-04-20T18:00:00

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. We will be presenting our work and the leaders materials to the general public. We will share information on our programs, including Carbon Free, Climate Ready, and Zero Waste Boston, and also outline ways for people to get involved. Snacks will be provided!

If you need language, mobility, or other accommodations to attend this event, please let us know ahead of time. Please RSVP so we can have a headcount.

April 20, 2018
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • 75 Northern Avenue
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Muge Undemir
  • 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 Date2018-04-20T16:30:00 - 2018-04-20T18:00:00

Thursday lunch and learn with Greenovate

Join us for an Earth Day-themed event about Boston's environmental initiatives.

April 19, 2018
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Muge Undemir
  • 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 Date2018-04-19T12:00:00 - 2018-04-19T13:30:00

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. We will be presenting our work and the leaders materials to City Hall employees and the general public. We will share information on our programs, including Carbon Free, Climate Ready, and Zero Waste Boston, and also outline ways for people to get involved. Lunch will be provided!

If you need language, mobility, or other accommodations to attend this event, please let us know ahead of time. Please RSVP for the event.

April 19, 2018
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Muge Undemir
  • 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 Date2018-04-19T12:00:00 - 2018-04-19T13:30:00

Historic window restoration talk

Learn about the process behind historic window restoration.

May 10, 2018
Event Date2018-05-10T17:00:00 - 2018-05-10T19:00:00

Join us for an informative talk by Alison Hardy, of Window Woman of New England, Inc., on the hows and whys of historic window restoration. This event is sponsored by the Boston Landmarks Commission.

May 10, 2018
Event Date2018-05-10T17:00:00 - 2018-05-10T19:00:00

Tour "Hello Muddy!”

A guided walk along the restored Muddy River

May 19, 2018
Event Date2018-05-19T11:00:00 - 2018-05-19T12:00:00

After decades spent underground beneath a parking lot, a portion of the Muddy River has been "daylighted" once again. Hear the story of how river and parkland were reclaimed and how the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted’s is being restored for the 21st century.

Meet at REI, Landmark Center, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215
Free and open to the public.  

Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Call 617-522-2700 for more information.
Tours are canceled for rain. Visit www.emeraldnecklace.org for late-breaking schedule updates.

May 19, 2018
Event Date2018-05-19T11:00:00 - 2018-05-19T12:00:00

This Land is Your Land Series: 'The Future of Our Land'

A public talk on the demand for real estate in Boston and the fate of open space.

May 2, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 1154 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Massachusetts Historical Society
  • Price:
    Price
    $10 (Free for MHS Members and EBT cardholders).
  • 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 Date2018-05-02T18:00:00 - 2018-05-02T19:30:00

How will increased real estate demand and density in Boston affect plans to preserve open space? How will climate change impact our priorities for preserving open space and how might it limit our options?

 The Mass. Historical Society and partners Trustees of Reservations, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center present this programming.

Pre-talk reception at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Follow the link below for more details.

May 2, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 1154 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Massachusetts Historical Society
  • Price:
    Price
    $10 (Free for MHS Members and EBT cardholders).
  • 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 Date2018-05-02T18:00:00 - 2018-05-02T19:30:00
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