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Wake Up the Earth festival

The Wake Up the Earth Festival began in 1979 when a group of local neighbors and activists banded together to stop the Interstate 95 expansion into Jamaica Plain.

May 4, 2019
Event Date2019-05-04T12:00:00 - 2019-05-04T17:00:00

The annual Wake Up the Earth Festival (WUTE) takes place each year on the first Saturday in May and is currently attended by well over 10,000 individuals of all ages. The festival began as, and still is, a celebration of what can be accomplished when people of all traditions, cultures, ages, and beliefs come together. The event features four stages that include:

  • music and dance performances
  • popular theater
  • the Youth Stage, and
  • story telling for all ages.

In addition to performances, the festival features more than 50 craft, nonprofit, and food vendors. The festival is anchored by a massive parade (with branches that start in Jamaica Plain Center and Roxbury) with several thousand people marching. A great many individuals, local artists, community groups, and schools join forces every year to create this unique community collaboration.

May 4, 2019
Event Date2019-05-04T12:00:00 - 2019-05-04T17:00:00

Fenway-Yawkey Multi-use Path public hearing

MassDOT will hold a hearing to discuss the design of the Fenway-Yawkey multi-use path.

November 29, 2017
Event Date2017-11-29T18:30:00

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with, and share their feedback about, the proposed multi-use path.

The path connects the Emerald Necklace to the Fenway neighborhood.

All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. Written views received by MassDOT up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website.

November 29, 2017
Event Date2017-11-29T18:30:00

Pumpkin Smash

Join the City of Boston for the great Pumpkin Smash of 2017.

November 4, 2017
Event Date2017-11-04T11:00:00 - 2017-11-04T14:00:00

Did you know pumpkins past their prime can be composted with your leaf and yard waste? Join us at our family-friendly event where you can safely smash and compost your pumpkin after Halloween. Learn more about how you can compost at home, see the composting process in action, and eat cider donuts at the Mattapan Ecovation Center!

Dilapidated sadface pumpkins welcomed and highly encouraged. 

If you can't make the event, you can put your pumpkin out with your leaf and yard waste. Check your schedule through the City's Trash Day app. Please remove all decorations from the pumpkin (paint is OK!) and place it with leaves in a large paper bag or barrel labeled YARD WASTE. Pumpkins placed curbside on days without leaf and yard waste collection will be picked up and trashed.

This event is a collaboration between the City's Departments of Public Works and Environment, the Mattapan Ecovation Center and City Soil, and the Boston Nature Center.

November 4, 2017
Event Date2017-11-04T11:00:00 - 2017-11-04T14:00:00

Come celebrate the opening of 'The Yard'

Join Mayor Walsh as he celebrates the opening of Mission Hill's newest green space.

October 31, 2017
Event Date2017-10-31T16:00:00

Mayor Martin J. Walsh will celebrate the opening of “The Yard,” BCYF Tobin Community Center’s new backyard space in Mission Hill, on October 31 at 4 p.m.

Created with a $950,000 renovation through the City of Boston’s Capital Plan, highlights of the renovation include:

  • an elevated stage with covered pavilion
  • synthetic turf lawn
  • dining and seating areas
  • ambient lighting, and
  • much more. 
October 31, 2017
Event Date2017-10-31T16:00:00

Explore the Traveling Tidepool

The New England Aquarium visits BCYF Curtis Hall on the 3rd Sunday of the month through May. They bring all kinds of creatures from New England waters!

November 19, 2017
Event Date2017-11-19T13:00:00 - 2017-11-19T15:00:00

See and touch hermit crabs, snails, clams, oysters, sea stars and more. Learn all about these creatures found in local New England waters. 

November 19, 2017
Event Date2017-11-19T13:00:00 - 2017-11-19T15:00:00

Heating and Insulation Workshop - Dorchester

Renew Boston is hosting a free workshop. We'll provide resources to homeowners, landlords, and property owners on ways to reduce energy usage.

November 18, 2017
Event Date2017-11-18T10:00:00 - 2017-11-18T11:30:00

Attend our free heating and insulation workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming winter! You'll learn about:

  • what you can get during a Mass Save home energy visit, and
  • great rebates and incentives available for heating and insulation.

You'll also have the chance to speak with a representative from Mass Save and ABCD Weatherization Assistance Program. They'll be able to answer any of your questions.

November 18, 2017
Event Date2017-11-18T10:00:00 - 2017-11-18T11:30:00

Heating and Insulation Workshop - Hyde Park

Renew Boston is hosting a free workshop. We'll provide resources to homeowners, landlords, and property owners on ways to reduce energy usage.

October 21, 2017
Event Date2017-10-21T10:00:00 - 2017-10-21T11:30:00

Attend our free heating and insulation workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming winter! You'll learn about:

  • what you can get during a Mass Save home energy visit, and
  • great rebates and incentives available for heating and insulation.

You'll also have the chance to speak with a representative from Mass Save and ABCD Weatherization Assistance Program. They'll be able to answer any of your questions.

October 21, 2017
Event Date2017-10-21T10:00:00 - 2017-10-21T11:30:00

Heating and Insulation Workshop - Dorchester

Renew Boston is hosting a free workshop. We'll provide resources to homeowners, landlords, and property owners on ways to reduce energy usage.

October 14, 2017
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00

Attend our free heating and insulation workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming winter! You'll learn about:

  • what you can get during a Mass Save home energy visit, and
  • great rebates and incentives available for heating and insulation.

You'll also have the chance to speak with a representative from Mass Save and ABCD Weatherization Assistance Program. They'll be able to answer any of your questions.

October 14, 2017
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00

Renter open house in South Boston

Come learn how you can save money and energy by taking part in Renew Boston.

October 5, 2017
Event Date2017-10-05T18:00:00 - 2017-10-05T19:30:00

Renew Boston, Mayor Walsh's premier energy efficiency program, is a partnership with Mass Save, Eversource, and National Grid.

We want to help you save on your energy bills and live more comfortably at your new place.

Register for the open house

October 5, 2017
Event Date2017-10-05T18:00:00 - 2017-10-05T19:30:00

About the event

Want to consume less energy, lower your energy bills, and make your home more comfortable? Learn how to become energy efficient at our event. You’ll get to meet with energy efficiency experts. You’ll also hear about steps you can take to start saving energy through the Mass Save program.

Through the program, you can qualify for:
  • a no-cost home energy assessment
  • a no-cost installation of energy efficient light bulbs and showerhead
  • a smart power strip to plug in electronics you use the most (things like TV sets, cable boxes, gaming systems, and modems), and
  • generous rebates for appliances.
Don’t forget to RSVP

There will be a door prize and refreshments at the event, which is open to the public. Please remember to register for the event ahead of time.

RSVP for the event

Can't make it, don't worry! Feel free to call Renew Boston at 617-635-SAVE (7283) to schedule your no-cost home energy assessment. Have questions? Lourdes Lopez or Alisha Pegan at 617-635-3850 can help.

Renter open house in Mattapan

Come learn how you can save money and energy by taking part in Renew Boston.

September 30, 2017
Event Date2017-09-30T10:00:00 - 2017-09-30T12:00:00

Renew Boston, Mayor Walsh's premier energy efficiency program, is a partnership with Mass Save, Eversource, and National Grid.

We want to help you save on your energy bills and live more comfortably at your new place.

Register for the open house

September 30, 2017
Event Date2017-09-30T10:00:00 - 2017-09-30T12:00:00

About the event

Want to consume less energy, lower your energy bills, and make your home more comfortable? Learn how to become energy efficient at our event. You’ll get to meet with energy efficiency experts. You’ll also hear about steps you can take to start saving energy through the Mass Save program.

Through the program, you can qualify for:
  • a no-cost home energy assessment
  • a no-cost installation of energy efficient light bulbs and showerhead
  • a smart power strip to plug in electronics you use the most (things like TV sets, cable boxes, gaming systems, and modems), and
  • generous rebates for appliances.
Don’t forget to RSVP

There will be a door prize and refreshments at the event, which is open to the public. Please remember to register for the event ahead of time.

RSVP for the event

Can't make it, don't worry! Feel free to call Renew Boston at 617-635-SAVE (7283) to schedule your no-cost home energy assessment. Have questions? Lourdes Lopez or Alisha Pegan at 617-635-3850 can help.

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