Help us end Earth week and kick-off a summer full of action with our first Urban Wild cleanup of the year at Mattapan's Gladeside Urban Wild cleanup!

The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a cleanup at the Gladeside Urban Wild in Mattapan.

Volunteer for the cleanup

A major component of the cleanup will be the picking up and disposing of trash in the surrounding area. Another component will involve the physical removal and disposal of invasive species. 

Invasive species are a group of organisms that are not native to a specific area and are harmful to the native organisms. This is due to the competition for resources that they create among the native organisms. 

The Parks and Recreation Department will lead the education and removal of invasive species portion of the event. They will help volunteers identify and remove the invasive species that are affecting the Gladeside Urban Wild.

1. Water
2. Jacket
3. A hat
4. Sunglasses
5. Bug spray
6. Close-toed shoes
7. Pants or sweatpants
8. Tools and gloves, if you have them

Please also check the weather before the event. You can learn more about Urban Wilds online. We also have information on the Mattapan Urban Wilds.

If you have any questions, please email Greenovate Boston at greenovate@boston.gov.

The Greenovate Boston Leaders Program aims to increase understanding of the climate impacts in Boston and the actions required to mitigate the impacts. We want to involve Bostonians as part of the collective action needed in advancing citywide initiatives. Our program gives you the materials and support you need to lead conversations about climate change and climate action.

Register for the event

This program is a great opportunity to network with a wide variety of leaders, learn how to format community discussions around climate change, and to make a positive impact on Boston. 

The training dates are Saturday, April 6, Monday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 10. Choose the date and location that works best for you to attend.

The max occupancy for each training is 30 people. Once we've reached 30 people, we will open up a waitlist in the order of submissions. If you are no longer able to attend a training you've signed up for or want to switch trainings, email David.Corbie@boston.gov.

Greenovate Boston will be hosting five in-language trainings (Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese) in May. If you would prefer attending those trainings, please email David Corbie at David.Corbie@boston.gov.

The Greenovate Boston Leaders Program aims to increase understanding of the climate impacts in Boston and the actions required to mitigate the impacts. We want to involve Bostonians as part of the collective action needed in advancing citywide initiatives. Our program gives you the materials and support you need to lead conversations about climate change and climate action.

Register for the event

This program is a great opportunity to network with a wide variety of leaders, learn how to format community discussions around climate change, and to make a positive impact on Boston. 

The training dates are Saturday, April 6, Monday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 10. Choose the date and location that works best for you to attend.

The max occupancy for each training is 30 people. Once we've reached 30 people, we will open up a waitlist in the order of submissions. If you are no longer able to attend a training you've signed up for, or want to switch trainings, email David.Corbie@boston.gov

Greenovate Boston will be hosting five in-language trainings (Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese) in May. If you would prefer attending those trainings, please email David Corbie at David.Corbie@boston.gov.

The Greenovate Boston Leaders Program aims to increase understanding of the climate impacts in Boston and the actions required to mitigate the impacts. We want to involve Bostonians as part of the collective action needed in advancing citywide initiatives. Our program gives you the materials and support you need to lead conversations about climate change and climate action.

Register for the event

This program is a great opportunity to network with a wide variety of leaders, learn how to format community discussions around climate change, and to make a positive impact on Boston. 

The training dates are Saturday, April 6, Monday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 10. Choose the date and location that works best for you to attend.

The max occupancy for each training is 30 people. Once we've reached 30 people, we will open up a waitlist in the order of submissions. If you are no longer able to attend a training you've signed up for, or want to switch trainings, email David.Corbie@boston.gov.

Greenovate Boston will be hosting five in-language trainings (Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese) in May. If you would prefer attending those trainings, please email David Corbie at David.Corbie@boston.gov.

Help us restore and beautify the Allandale Woods Urban Wild. These Saturday events will take place on October 5 and 19. Both individuals and groups are welcome.

For more information, please download the event flier.