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The Boston Tree Alliance (BTA) Program is hosting a training on tree planting. Learn how to prepare a planting site, assess roots, and care of young trees through proper pruning, watering, and mulching with the BTA program’s urban forester. This event is open to the BTA Planting Grant grantees and the public for anyone to learn […]
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Hike Boston is the City of Boston's series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds. Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more […] |
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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.
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The Boston Neighborhood Bike Forum (BNBF) uplifts BIPOC bicyclists across Greater Boston to build collective power and advance racial and economic justice in mobility. Although BIPOC residents comprise Boston’s majority, they’re often excluded from decisions reshaping streets and neighborhoods. BNBF confronts this by centering BIPOC voices and solutions in transportation planning. Held in 2017-2018 with […]
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Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor walking program at Franklin Park! Enjoy a brisk walk that strengthens your body, improves endurance, and keeps you motivated. Class led by Brandy Cruthird Register here. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) host the Boston […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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, […]
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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 […] |
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
2 events,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 […]
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about the feathered friends you see and hear on a walk through the Arnold Arboretum? If so, please join birders and volunteers TJ and Allison for a leisurely 90-minute bird watching walk. We will cover a variety of habitats and focus on the changes that seasonal migration brings […] |
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Join the City of Boston for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for the Jamaica Pond Boathouse Study! Register here for the Zoom link. More info: The Boston City Planning Department has launched a comprehensive engineering study of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and Jamaica Pond Bandstand to assess their infrastructure and […] |
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Make the MFA your Thursday night destination! On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy the Museum after dark with $5 admission from 5 to 10 pm. Explore the galleries, join hands-on art-making, shop unique finds, and grab drinks and a bite to eat. Every month brings something new! From community celebrations to live performances, […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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The Muddy River Cleanup is a part of the Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup, one of the largest Earth Day volunteer events in the nation, bringing together thousands of volunteers across the entire Charles River watershed. Each year, participants help remove litter and debris, beautify parks and riverbanks, and restore habitat for local wildlife. By joining […]
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Frederick Law Olmsted, considered the father of landscape architecture, designed some 500 public spaces in North America. The Arnold Arboretum is the only arboretum he designed, a National Historic Landmark, and a model for others around the world. Docent Bill Beizer, will identify the elements of the Arboretum that best reflect Olmsted’s philosophy and approach […] |
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Join us 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. Register here. Bring: Your curiosity and comfortable walking shoes. |
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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 […] |
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1 event,This beloved annual event marks the beginning of spring in Boston and showcases the expertise of New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, who create interpretive arrangements inspired by artworks from the collection. Enjoy dozens of bold arrangements throughout the building, along with special events, dining, and shopping, with more programming to […] |
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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 […] |
