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Harness the Sun: Solar Energy for Boston Homeowners

June 23, 2026
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:00:00

Thinking about solar for your Boston home or property? The City of Boston invites you to participate in this educational workshop!

We will explain the fundamentals of solar power generation, how net metering connects your panels to the local grid, and how solar energy can contribute to lowering your monthly energy costs!

Learn more about the City's new Solar Loan Pilot Program here.

June 23, 2026
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:00:00

Boston Urban Wilds | Gallery Reception

Join us to celebrate Lisa McCarty's solo exhibition at Boston City Hall!

July 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery, 2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T17:00:00 - 2026-07-30T19:00:00

Boston Urban Wilds: Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation and Community is now on view at the Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery (2nd floor) in Boston City Hall. Through photographs by Lisa McCarty, this exhibition highlights unique environments that have been protected by the Boston Urban Wilds program, as well as the people who care for and commune with these wilds. Don't miss your chance to discover these spaces and connect with the artist!

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 2nd floor.

This exhibition is organized in partnership with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Boston Environment Department, and is on view now through August 14, 2026. For more information please visit the City Hall Gallaries page.

July 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery, 2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T17:00:00 - 2026-07-30T19:00:00

Elegy to the Underground | Opening Reception

Join us to celebrate Sarah Slavick's new solo exhibition at Boston City Hall!

June 25, 2026
Event Date2026-06-25T17:00:00 - 2026-06-25T19:00:00

Elegy to the Underground is now on view at the Mayor's Office Gallery (5th floor) in Boston City Hall. Through oil paintings and watercolors, the artist brings attention to the complex root networks that trees form to communicate to each other. Don't miss your chance to see the works in person and meet the artist!

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St across from Faneuil Hall. Pass through security and take the elevators to the 5th floor.

This exhibition will be on view through August 14, 2026. For more information please visit the City Hall Galleries page.

June 25, 2026
Event Date2026-06-25T17:00:00 - 2026-06-25T19:00:00

Learning with Trees | Opening Reception

Enjoy artworks by four artists who center trees in their artistic practice and connect with them at Boston City Hall!

June 11, 2026
Event Date2026-06-11T17:00:00 - 2026-06-11T19:00:00

Join us at the Scollay Square Gallery on the third floor of Boston City Hall for the opening reception of Learning with Trees, an exhibition guest curated by Martina Tanga in collaboration with Tree Boston.

Showcased in two locations—Boston City Hall and HallSpace in Dorchester—this exhibition presents the work of fourteen New England-based artists who center trees as collaborators and teachers in their practice. Here in City Hall, photographer Bruce Myren, painter Joel Janowitz, and the collaborative just practice (Amanda Ugorji and Sophie Weston Chien) consider the urban tree canopy and how the trees among our cities are rooted, living neighbors. They invite us to explore the relationship between our local built space and the trees that inhabit it.

June 11, 2026
Event Date2026-06-11T17:00:00 - 2026-06-11T19:00:00

JFK Elementary Geothermal Project Public Meeting

The City of Boston will be hosting a public meeting in the JFK Elementary School Auditorium in Jamaica Plain.

June 17, 2026
Event Date2026-06-17T18:00:00 - 2026-06-17T19:00:00

At the meeting, we plan to discuss:

  • the work and schedule for Summer 2026, and
  • how to stay engaged throughout the summer.

Learn about the JFK Geothermal Project

June 17, 2026
Event Date2026-06-17T18:00:00 - 2026-06-17T19:00:00

River Street Farm In-Person Community Meeting

GrowBoston is exploring the possibility of establishing a farm on Boston Public Health Commission's campus on River Street to serve the Mattapan community. 

June 23, 2026
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:30:00

Join us to share your thoughts about the future of this project! 

A satellite photo of River Street with the area of the potential farm highlighted (255 River Street, in front of the white building)

June 23, 2026
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:30:00

River Street Farm Virtual Community Meeting

GrowBoston is exploring the possibility of establishing a farm on Boston Public Health Commission's campus on River Street to serve the Mattapan community. 

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T19:30:00

Join us to share your thoughts about the future of this project! 

A satellite photo of River Street with the area of the potential farm highlighted (255 River Street, in front of the white building)

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T19:30:00

Community Volunteer Day in Franklin Park

Please join the City of Boston’s Urban Wilds team to help remove non-native plant species & build habitat walls at this community volunteer event in Franklin Park!

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T10:00:00 - 2026-06-13T12:00:00

The focus of the event is to cleanup trash and glass from the site, clean up trails, remove invasive understory plants, and build habitat walls with the brush generated; all of which are done to improve overall forest health and increase visibility into the woods. This is event is open to all, no prior experience is needed but please register in advance using our form. 

The event will happen rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms.

Staff will provide all the tools, supplies, and instruction needed for the project(s). Please dress in comfortable & weather-appropriate clothing, as well as closed toe shoes. We recommend participants bring their own water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. All ages are welcome, we just ask to note if any children will be joining for the day!

For the understory plant removal aspect, expect to be utilizing hand cutting tools like loppers and pruners, moving brush, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. Please let us know in the form if you have any special accommodations or needs in order to joyfully participate! 

Urban Wilds Volunteer Day Photo

We hope to see you there, and we would also love to hear your ideas for future projects! Be sure to fill out our Google Form to sign up.

Urban Wilds Volunteer Day Photo

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T10:00:00 - 2026-06-13T12:00:00

Finished Compost Giveaway

Finished compost giveaway for Boston residents.

June 24, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 315 Western Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-24T15:00:00 - 2026-06-24T18:00:00

Bring any container, bag, tupperware, bin, etc. to fill with nutrient-rich compost for your garden! 

25 gallons per household while supplies last.

Questions? Contact: zerowaste@boston.gov

Proof of Boston residency required.

June 24, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 315 Western Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-24T15:00:00 - 2026-06-24T18:00:00

Finished Compost Giveaway

Finished compost giveaway for Boston residents.

June 8, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-08T15:00:00 - 2026-06-08T18:00:00

Bring any container, bag, tupperware, bin, etc. to fill with nutrient-rich compost for your garden! 

25 gallons per household while supplies last.

Questions? Contact: zerowaste@boston.gov

Proof of Boston residency required.

June 8, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-08T15:00:00 - 2026-06-08T18:00:00
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