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 […]
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 and Fitness Coalition. Whether you’re a daily cyclist or new to riding in the city, you’re invited to bike together in community. These relaxed 3–4 mile rides […]
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, May 9! This month, we will be working in Olmsted Park. 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 […]
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 second 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 […]
Free hands-on training session which will equip youth educators with the skills, tools, and confidence to teach map-based navigation and basic orienteering skills through interactive, movement-based activities. Register here! More information: Navigation Games, a Cambridge-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has received grant funding from the Massachusetts Office of Recreation (MOOR) Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation Events Program to […]
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 […]
Fenway Civic Association is overjoyed to announce the return of the amazing Nature Man Mike as he helps us discover and uncover the hidden birders in us all. Thrill to the sign and sound of the array of birds in the Back Bay Fens each spring. All levels are welcome – bring binoculars and a friend! Meet […]
Join the Franklin Park Zoo for a guided exploration of Franklin Park’s natural wonders! This nature walk invites outdoor enthusiasts, students, families, and curious minds to discover the diverse wildlife and ecological features that make the park so special. Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and your curiosity! A phone with the iNaturalist app uploaded is an added plus, but […]
Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned lilac collection with Lilac Sunday, offering fun, free explorations for the entire family. The event features ongoing tours of the Arboretum’s lilacs as well as art, family activities, and picnicking on this day only. Visitors may also enjoy a host of self-guided tours, including a lilac tour, via […]
Join us for a crafting session at the Jamaica Pond hosted by the Community Committee of Friends of Jamaica Pond! We welcome all crafters and their projects to stop by! For those that are looking to start something new, we will be teaching a small crochet project for those that are interested. We will also […]
