A draft of the Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Assessment Study will be released to the public on Friday, July 24. 

Come join the Office of Climate Resilience and USACE New England District team members to:

• Learn about what is in the draft report, 
• Learn how you can provide public comment, 
• Browse poster maps and graphics of the proposed projects and,
• Ask questions

Light refreshments will be provided. Please register if you need Language Interpretation services or childcare, to attend.

A draft of the Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Assessment Study will be released to the public on Friday, July 24. 

Come join the Office of Climate Resilience and USACE New England District team members to:

• Learn about what is in the draft report, 
• Learn how you can provide public comment, 
• Browse poster maps and graphics of the proposed projects and,
• Ask questions

Light refreshments will be provided. Please register if you need Language Interpretation services or childcare, to attend.

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.

Walk the waterways of the legendary Emerald Necklace from the Back Bay Fens to Jamaica Pond. On this guided journey, follow the green ribbon designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as it winds through historic parks, scenic waterways, and hidden landscapes across the city. Discover the parks that connect Boston—one park at a time. Please bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. 

• Meeting location will be at the flag pole at the Back Bay Fens Victory Gardens at 1200 Boylston Street, Fenway, MA 02215. 
• Ending location will be at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse located at 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. 
• All ages.
• Registration is not required at this time

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage or call (617) 635-7383.

This program has been updated to focus on the Emerald Necklace waterways and will feature a shorter walking route. 

Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable.

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• For all ages 
• Tour length 1 - 1.5 hours
• Parking is available onsite

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Explore the hidden history of Franklin Park on a guided walking tour through its forgotten ruins. Discover overgrown stonework, lost structures, and the stories behind the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Perfect for curious locals, history lovers, and urban explorers. Uncover the secrets hiding in Boston’s largest park.

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• For ages 15+
• Event time range 1 - 1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.