Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups, we will read a nature inspired story, do a craft/activity, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. Each week’s theme is inspired by what […]
Join the Colleges of the Fenway Center for Sustainability and the Environment and our partners at the Muddy River Restoration Project for an evening of learning and sharing as we commemorate the 20th Muddy River Research Symposium. This event will feature sustainability-focused research posters from across the Colleges of the Fenway, as well as a keynote address, […]
Each year, hundreds of thousands of migratory fish return to the Charles River to spawn. But many are stopped short by defunct dams. We need you to help collect data on the number of fish that pass over the fish ladder at Watertown Dam. Attend the Charles River Watershed Association's training session to learn about […]
Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking, community support, and employment resources. They run and walk 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking, community support, and employment resources. They run and walk 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, April 11! This month, we will be working at Jamaica Pond. Registration is required in order to participate in this event. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waivers to sign and […]
Back for round two! The Boston Parks and Recreation’s Duck Boat Challenge returns for its second year on Saturday April 11, 2026, bringing one of the city’s most unique and exhilarating challenges back to Boston Common. Teams of 10 will battle the clock as they pull a 21,000-pound duck boat down the course. Are you […]
Gather at the magnolias for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating this beautiful collection in peak bloom. Chloe DeSteno and Ariana Mascari, graduate students at the New England Conservatory, have assembled a collection of musical pieces about the magnolias, their cultural and historical impact, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed […]
Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, and 23 of our City’s leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at home in places that can expand their learning and show them the world. Through Boston Family Days, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 […]
