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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 7, 2025
2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Sunday - February 9, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 7, 2025
2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00
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Snowshoeing Safari

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to inclement weather.
February 16, 2025
2025-02-16T13:00:00 - 2025-02-16T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 16, 2025
2025-02-16T13:00:00 - 2025-02-16T14:00:00
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Horse-of-Course

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to icy conditions.
February 20, 2025
2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T14:30:00

 Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute meet-and-greet with one of our equine partners and learn they're fed, groomed, tacked up and ready for their patrol in your parks.

 Programs are subject to be canceled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 20, 2025
2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T14:30:00
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Canceled:
Horse-of-Course

Reason for cancellation: Due to inclement weather.
February 18, 2025
2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00

 Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute meet-and-greet with one of our equine partners and learn they're fed, groomed, tacked up and ready for their patrol in your parks.

 Programs are subject to be canceled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 18, 2025
2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Building Portfolios and Individual Compliance Schedules

September 25, 2025
2025-09-25T14:00:00 - 2025-09-25T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. 

At this event, we will provide a brief introduction to Hardship Compliance Plans and explain the processes, requirements, and deadlines to apply for:

  • Building Portfolios
  • Individual Compliance Schedules

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

September 25, 2025
2025-09-25T14:00:00 - 2025-09-25T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Renewable Energy

April 2, 2025
2025-04-02T14:00:00 - 2025-04-02T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. 

At this event, we will discuss the key eligibility requirements and reporting procedures for: 

  • Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE)
  • Mass Class I Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) outside New England
  • Local renewable energy (solar)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

April 2, 2025
2025-04-02T14:00:00 - 2025-04-02T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Condo Associations and BERDO Compliance

April 8, 2025
2025-04-08T18:00:34 - 2025-04-08T19:30:34

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. 

At this event, we will: 

  • Provide a brief introduction to BERDO (BERDO 101)
  • Explain processes and requirements for BERDO's first emissions compliance year
  • Highlight key lessons from the BERDO Condo Handbook

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

April 8, 2025
2025-04-08T18:00:34 - 2025-04-08T19:30:34
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BERDO Webinar: Hardship Compliance Plans for 2025 and 2026

March 5, 2025
2025-03-05T14:00:00 - 2025-03-05T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. 

At this event, we will provide a brief introduction to Hardship Compliance Plans and explain the processes, requirements, and deadlines to apply for:

  • 2025 short-term Hardship Compliance Plans (for building owners facing unforeseen circumstances)
  • 2026 long-term Hardship Compliance Plans (Application Deadline: April 1, 2025)
  • 2026 short-term Hardship Compliance Plans (Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2025)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

March 5, 2025
2025-03-05T14:00:00 - 2025-03-05T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Launch Of 2025 BERDO Reporting And Emissions Compliance

March 12, 2025
2025-03-12T14:00:00 - 2025-03-12T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. 

At this event, we will: 

  • Launch the 2025 BERDO reporting and emissions compliance season
  • Provide a brief introduction to BERDO (BERDO 101)
  • Explain processes and requirements for BERDO's first emissions compliance year
  • Highlight changes in the 2025 BERDO Reporting Form

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 2 - 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to questions and answers.

REGISTER online

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

March 12, 2025
2025-03-12T14:00:00 - 2025-03-12T15:30:00
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230 Washington Homeownership Lottery Virtual Info Session with Maloney Properties

The Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing team from the Mayor's Office of Housing is holding an Information Session on the upcoming homeownership opportunity at 230 Washington Street in Brighton, MA. 

January 21, 2025
2025-01-21T15:00:00 - 2025-01-21T16:00:00

230 Washington Street is an 11 unit condominium, with one three-bedroom condominium available for a sales price of $309,088 to a qualified buyer earning less than 80% of Area Median Income.

If you're interested to learn more about how to qualify for the lottery for this property, please join us on Zoom on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM to hear from the developer of 230 Washington, Maloney Properties about what the criteria for purchase are. 

The Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Team will also be there to answer questions about how the housing lottery works for both sales and rental homes.  

You must register to participate in this Information Session, and will receive an email with the link to the Zoom. 

register for the zoom

January 21, 2025
2025-01-21T15:00:00 - 2025-01-21T16:00:00
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