Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair; they are family-friendly and open to all. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events. 

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Sign up to coach, support, or observe

Volunteer

You are encouraged to join your neighbors in this fixing community. We welcome people skilled in repair or maintenance, as well as support staff to help sign in participants and connect them with coaches. You can attend as an observer first, to learn about these roles. Volunteers make these workshops possible.

Accepted materials at zero waste day drop-offs

Please note:

• We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
• We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
• Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
• We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 

Learn about flood resilience in the here and now with both public and private deployable flood barrier owners. The tour will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper St, Boston. Please register with an email you have regular access to, as we will communicating any route updates via email. 

The walking tour will include three main stops: 

1. Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper Street - Explore the City's latest deployable 
2. Atlantic Wharf, 280 Congress Street (building rear, Pearl Street Extension) - Watch Boston Fire conduct a technical rescue drill over a deployable flood barrier with specialized vehicles and equipment in a flood scenario
3. Harbor Towers, 65-85 East India Row - Learn more about a project where residents have come together to pool their funding and expertise to make two 40-story residential towers more resilient to coastal flooding and storm surge. 

The route will be on paved sidewalks along the harbor and will be about one mile in length with frequent stops. Please reach out to Emily Sinsky at emily.sinsky@boston.gov with any accessibility questions or inquiries about the tour. 

Applications for the next round of the Boston Tree Alliance (BTA) Tree Planting and Care Grant are now open! This virtual information session will be hosted by the BTA Project Team, including staff from the City of Boston Office of Climate Resilience and the Mass Audubon Nature Center. Join us to learn more about the grant program and application process.  

We’ll cover: 

• Overview of eligibility criteria and key program dates
• Step-by-step guidance on how to apply
• Examples of successful past projects and overall program impact
• Q&A to answer your specific questions

Community-based organizations and non-profit organizations interested in securing funding for tree planting and care initiatives. Organizations are welcome to apply individually or in partnership with other groups. 

RSVP Here 

About the Program

The Boston Tree Alliance Program provides grants and technical support to community-based organizations to plant and care for trees on privately owned land, working in partnership with Boston residents and property owners. Through the program, we aim to: 

• This project aims to:
• Reduce urban heat island impacts
• Reduce barriers to accessing the benefits of trees for residents
• Build awareness and competency of tree planting and care best practices through public engagement and education
• Advance the strategies identified in the Heat Plan and Urban Forest Plan

Learn more about the program here.

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. They are family friendly and open to all.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Artisan's Asylum to host one of these events.

SIGN UP to participate:

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Sign up to coach, support, or observe:

Volunteer

Volunteers make these workshops possible. People skilled in any type of repair or maintenance are encouraged to join this fixing community. Support staff help run the event, signing in participants and connecting them with coaches. Or, attend as an observer to learn about these roles.