Step back in time with the Franklin Park Zoo horticulturalist for an up-close look at the Zoo’s historic follies. These ornamental towers, made from chunks of Roxbury puddingstone—the state rock of Massachusetts—have stood for nearly two centuries. Just steps from the African lion habitat, we’ll visit Sargent’s Folly. Built around 1840, this tower is the […]
Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food […]
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Wilds Division is inviting you to join us in removing non-native plant species and build habitat walls at our first volunteer event of the year! This natural area is home to beautiful rock outcrops, heritage trees, and attractions like the Bear Dens. However, it needs our help to stay […]
The Explorers Garden rests in a microclimate just below the summit of Bussey Hill. This nearly five-acre site provides ideal growing conditions for many species that have been challenging to grow in less protected areas of the Arboretum. As such, it has proven to be a perfect testing ground for plants collected in the expeditions […]
Come celebrate Japanese culture amongst the Arboretum’s beautiful cherry blossoms with taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dance, Japanese games and calligraphy, family activities, and the inside scoop on the Arboretum’s own cherry collection. Performance schedule: 1:45-2:00pm: Traditional Japanese dance by the Showa Boston Institute 2:00-3:00pm: Taiko Drumming with Odaiko New England Public parking is available on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), invites Boston girls aged 7 to 12 to participate in the annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival during April school vacation week. The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival offers a diverse range of […]
Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop. We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. This is first come, first serve workshop, and no sign up is required. These events take place monthly on a […]
Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), invites Boston girls aged 7 to 12 to participate in the annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival during April school vacation week. The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival offers a diverse range of […]
