The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a clean-up at the Bussey Brook Meadow Urban Wild in Jamaica Plain. The cleanup will take place on: 

• Saturday, November 10, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
• 407 South Street, Jamaica Plain 02130

Volunteer sign-up

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 Bussey Brook Urban Wild.

If you would like to be a part of this event, please fill out this form. If you need assistance getting to and from Bussey Brook Meadow, please note that in this form and a representative will contact you to coordinate transportation. 

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

By train: get off the train at the Forrest Hills train stop on the Orange Line. Walk out of the station towards the Arnold Arboretum. Enter Bussey Brook via Chocorua Street. Walk Chocorua Street for 11 minutes. Once you get to South Street, you should the volunteer sign. 

By car: there will be limited parking space, so please use public transportation if you are able to! Go to the address listed above and continue to drive until you see a conglomerate of cars parked and volunteers.

You can learn more about Urban Wilds online, and about the Jamaica Plain Urban Wilds. If you have any questions, please email Greenovate Boston at greenovate@boston.govgreenovate@boston.gov.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the annual Fall Pumpkin Float will be held at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, October 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. Hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be floated on the water accompanied by spooky family activities.

Attendees are asked to bring eight-inch or smaller carved pumpkins that will be lit and then floated on the Frog Pond for a dramatic early evening display. In addition, attendees are invited to view creatively carved and decorated jack-o’-lanterns from various local sports teams and organizations. Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in a wide range of fun activities. Children are invited to decorate luminary bags which will be displayed and illuminated along the edge of the Frog Pond. Test your courage and problem-solving skills in our haunted corn maze.

The Fall Pumpkin Float is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Skating Club of Boston. For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, or visit our Facebook page.

The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a cleanup at the Sherrin Street Woods Urban Wild in Hyde Park. The cleanup will take place on:

Saturday, October 13, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
280 Austin Street, Hyde Park 02136

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 Sherrin Street Woods Urban Wild.

If you would like to be a part of this event, please fill out this form. If you need assistance getting to and from Sherrin Street Woods, please note that in this form and a representative will contact you to coordinate transportation.

1. Water (or a water bottle)
2. Sunscreen
3. A hat
4. Sunglasses
5. Bug Spray
6. Close-toed shoes
7. Pants or sweatpants
8. Tools and gloves, if you have them.

You can learn more about Urban Wilds, and the Hyde Park Urban Wilds.

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

Volunteer Sign-up

The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a cleanup at the Motherbrook Urban Wild in Hyde Park. The cleanup will take place on: 

Saturday, September 22, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
1 Reservation Road, Hyde Park

Volunteer for the Urban Wild 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 Motherbrook Urban Wilds.

If you would like to be a part of this event, please complete our form. If you need help getting to and from Motherbrook, please note that in this form and a representative will contact you to coordinate transportation. 

1. Water (or a water bottle)
2. Sunscreen
3. A hat
4. Sunglasses
5. Bug Spray
6. Close-toed shoes
7. Pants or sweatpants

We will need people to drive volunteers to and from Motherbrook, so if you have a car and are willing, please indicate that below. 

• Learn more about Urban Wilds
• Hyde Park Urban Wilds

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.