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Summer Wellness Walks

Join Outdoors RX for FREE family friendly hikes through Franklin Park!

July 6, 2017
Event Date2017-07-06T18:00:00 - 2017-07-06T19:00:00

There's FREE Parking at Circuit Drive and Pierpont Road, Boston MA.

If you're using the MBTA, take bus #16 to Circuit Drive at Glen Lane or the Orange Line to Green Street. There's a 15 minute walk to the park.

July 6, 2017
Event Date2017-07-06T18:00:00 - 2017-07-06T19:00:00

Climate Smart Cities training webinar

Imagine this: a science-informed tool that can help you visualize the opportunities and creative solutions to address climate risks specifically made for the City of Boston. If that sounds helpful to you and your work, read on. 

June 22, 2017
Event Date2017-06-22T12:00:00 - 2017-06-22T13:00:00

Greenovate Boston and The Trust for Public Land are teaming up to host a training webinar on the Climate-Smart Boston decision support tool. Join us Thursday, June 22, from 12 - 1 p.m.. You'll learn how to use this planning tool to visualize climate impacts specific to Boston.

During the webinar attendees will:

  • understand the process behind the creation of this tool
  • become familiar with how it can be used, and
  • practice visualizing different scenarios.

This webinar is a great opportunity to ask questions about how you can use this innovative tool in your work in Boston.

Greenovate connects you with the latest resources and information. You can also meet with experts who help our communities become better prepared and more resilient.

RSVP for the event

June 22, 2017
Event Date2017-06-22T12:00:00 - 2017-06-22T13:00:00

Renew Boston Energy Efficiency Webinar

Learn how to make your home more energy efficient while saving money on your monthly utility bill.  

May 25, 2017
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Remote (join in online)
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jeff Vaz
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-25T12:00:00 - 2017-05-25T13:00:00

Greenovate and Renew Boston are hosting a lunchtime webinar, May 25, from 12 - 1 p.m. During the webinar our Renew Boston specialist, Jeff Vaz, will walk through the rebates and incentives available to Bostonians, and the steps necessary to take advantage of them.

You can watch a livestream of the webinar below.

More than 40,000 Boston residents have reduced their energy usage and saved money through Renew Boston and Mass Save. Now it's your chance to join your neighbors and help move Boston closer to a greener, healthier, and more resilient City. Find out more about Renew Boston.

Watch the Video on Youtube

May 25, 2017
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Remote (join in online)
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jeff Vaz
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-25T12:00:00 - 2017-05-25T13:00:00

Coffee Hour, Jamaica Plain

The 18th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series takes place in local parks citywide from April 24 to July 20.

July 7, 2017
Event Date2017-07-07T09:30:00 - 2017-07-07T10:30:00

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancelations, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. There's also a full schedule of Mayor Walsh's 2017 Neighborhood Coffee Hours.

Full Coffee Hour schedule

July 7, 2017
Event Date2017-07-07T09:30:00 - 2017-07-07T10:30:00

Coffee Hour, Roxbury

The 18th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series takes place in local parks citywide from April 24 to July 20.

July 11, 2017
Event Date2017-07-11T09:30:00 - 2017-07-11T10:30:00

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancelations, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. There's also a full schedule of Mayor Walsh's 2017 Neighborhood Coffee Hours.

Full Coffee Hour schedule

July 11, 2017
Event Date2017-07-11T09:30:00 - 2017-07-11T10:30:00

Coffee Hour, Four Corners

The 18th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series takes place in local parks citywide from April 24 to July 20.

July 13, 2017
Event Date2017-07-13T09:30:00 - 2017-07-13T10:30:00

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancelations, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. There's also a full schedule of Mayor Walsh's 2017 Neighborhood Coffee Hours.

Full Coffee Hour schedule

July 13, 2017
Event Date2017-07-13T09:30:00 - 2017-07-13T10:30:00

Ashmont Hill Yard Sale: rescheduled to June 2

Reuse & recycle while enjoying a lovely historic neighborhood. 9AM to 2PM.

June 2, 2018
Event Date2018-06-02T09:00:00 - 2018-06-02T14:00:00

Gigantic annual yard sale - 40 plus locations, easily walkable.
Get there - MBTA:  Red Line to Ashmont Station, exit towards Peabody Sq, left up Ashmont St to Alban St, Biking: Talbot Ave to Welles Ave and Ocean St, Driving: Park on Welles Ave and walk in, large crowds may make it tough to drive through the neighborhood.

 

June 2, 2018
Event Date2018-06-02T09:00:00 - 2018-06-02T14:00:00

Ancient Fishweir Project installation

The 14th annual Fishweir installation on Boston Common takes place during May and June.

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T10:00:00

The Ancient Fishweir Project on Boston Common will be installed by students from Boston's Josiah Quincy School.
On June 5, school groups attending Making History Day will participate on-site in dance and music performances by the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers.
Event sponsored by the Friends of the Public Garden.

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T10:00:00

Lilac Sunday

This Mother's Day, enjoy the Arnold Arboretum's impressive collection of 369 lilac plants.

May 12, 2019
Event Date2019-05-12T10:00:00 - 2019-05-12T15:00:00

Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Mainly located on the edge of Bussey Hill Road in the heart of the landscape, the lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is among the premier collections of these plants in North America. Lilac Sunday has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908.

Tours of the lilacs and family activities are available from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., but the Arboretum is open as usual from dawn to dusk.  Learn more about picnicking rules, tours, parking options, and accessibility on the Arboretum's event website.

May 12, 2019
Event Date2019-05-12T10:00:00 - 2019-05-12T15:00:00

Infrastructure Day 2017 - POSTPONED

*POSTPONED - new date TBD*

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T10:00:00 - 2017-05-13T17:00:00

This year, the celebration revolves around the infrastructure in the Fort Point Channel of the Seaport District. You can learn more about the event on the Celebrate Infrastructure website.

This event has been postponed. The new date is TBD. For any questions please contact the Boston Society of Civil Engineers.
May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T10:00:00 - 2017-05-13T17:00:00
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