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Horse-Of-Course Program

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

November 18, 2024
2024-11-18T15:00:00 - 2024-11-18T16:00:00

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

November 18, 2024
2024-11-18T15:00:00 - 2024-11-18T16:00:00
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Horse Of Course Program

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T15:00:00 - 2024-11-06T16:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T15:00:00 - 2024-11-06T16:00:00
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Franklin Park Tennis Expansion Community Meeting #1

Please join us to kick off this exciting project and to share your suggestions and ideas!

October 28, 2024
2024-10-28T18:00:00 - 2024-10-28T19:30:00

We’ll be holding a virtual meeting via Zoom featuring a presentation by our designers. 

Register for the meeting

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at 617-635-4505 or parks@boston.gov.

October 28, 2024
2024-10-28T18:00:00 - 2024-10-28T19:30:00
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Malcolm X Park Basketball Court Mural Celebration

Join us for music, food, family activities, and live performances!

October 19, 2024
2024-10-19T13:00:24 - 2024-10-19T16:00:24

We are celebrating three vibrant new basketball court murals that pay tribute to Roxbury, the beauty of Malcolm X Park, and the lasting impact of Malcolm X.

Malcolm X Park Basketball Court Event Flyer

October 19, 2024
2024-10-19T13:00:24 - 2024-10-19T16:00:24
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Sherrin Woods Fall Cleanup

Join neighbors and Urban Wilds staff in a fun and educational event at Sherrin Woods, Boston's second largest Urban Wild. 

November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T09:00:00 - 2024-11-02T12:00:00

RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 3, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Register for the event

We will work together to improve a new entrance and trail into this beautiful forest, making it more welcoming for residents and wildlife alike. Please be sure to bring water, sturdy footwear, and clothes for working outdoors. No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide tools, work gloves, and instructions.

November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T09:00:00 - 2024-11-02T12:00:00
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Indigenous Peoples Day Plant and Tree Walk

October 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Shattuck Visitor Center
    125 The Fenway
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Amira Madison
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-14T10:30:57 - 2024-10-14T12:00:57

Join Aquinnah Wampanoag artist and cultural steward Elizabeth James-Perry on an educational nature walk! This guided, family-friendly activity will highlight Indigenous cultural cuisine, architectural tribal uses, and responsible stewardship practices in the lands and waters now known as the Back Bay Fens.

October 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Shattuck Visitor Center
    125 The Fenway
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Amira Madison
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-14T10:30:57 - 2024-10-14T12:00:57
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Allandale Woods Fall Cleanup

You're invited to lend a hand in caring for one of Boston's largest forests: Allandale Woods. Come join us to help keep Allandale Woods healthy for us and future generations.

November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T10:00:00 - 2024-11-02T13:00:00

RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 3, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sign Up Online

We will focus on cleaning up fallen leaves, improving trails, managing vegetation, and removing trash. Please be sure to bring water, sturdy footwear, and clothes for working outdoors. No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide tools, work gloves, and instructions.

November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T10:00:00 - 2024-11-02T13:00:00
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Roxbury Sips Mocktails Event (Rescheduled)

Part of the Community Canvas Series presented by the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion bringing community events to Nubian Square this July, August, and September.

September 28, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • NUBIAN SQUARE
    CORNER OF MELNEA CASS BLVD AND WASHINGTON STREET
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2024-09-28T12:00:00 - 2024-09-28T16:00:00

Roxbury Sips offers a sophisticated evening of mocktails and samplings of non-alcoholic beer and other beverages. The event is an educational tasting event that will feature Mixologist Brooke Rose offering innovative mocktails you can make at home using fresh and local ingredients. The event is accompanied by Deep House Music. A Chef demo will offer tasty bites from Haley House.


EVENTO DE CÓCTELES SIN ALCOHOL DE ROXBURY SIPS

Parte de la Serie Lienzo Comunitario presentada por la Oficina de Inclusión y Oportunidades Económicas, que traerá eventos comunitarios a Nubian Square en julio, agosto y septiembre.

Roxbury Sips ofrece una sofisticada velada de cócteles sin alcohol. Se trata de una degustación educativa en la que un mixólogo ofrecerá innovadores cócteles sin alcohol que podrá preparar en casa con ingredientes frescos y locales. El evento estará acompañado de música Deep House a cargo del DJ Christopher Martin Grant. Una demostración del Chef ofrecerá sabrosos bocados de Haley House.


AKTIVITE KÒKTÈL SAN ALKÒL ROXBURY

Yon pati nan Seri Twal Kominotè prezante pa Biwo Opòtinite Ekonomik ak Enklizyon, pote evènman kominotè yo nan Nubian Square sa a Jiyè, Out, ak Septanm.

Roxbury Sips pwopoze yon sware sofistike kòktèl san alkòl. Aktivite a se yon degistasyon edikatif ki mete an evidans yon miksaj ki pwopoze kòktèl san alkòl inovan ou kapab fè lakay ou nan itilize engredyen lokal ak fre. Aktivite a te akonpaye avèk mizik Deep House pa DJ Christopher Martin Grant. Demonstrasyon yon chèf pral ofri bouche ki gen bon gou ki soti nan Haley House.

September 28, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • NUBIAN SQUARE
    CORNER OF MELNEA CASS BLVD AND WASHINGTON STREET
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2024-09-28T12:00:00 - 2024-09-28T16:00:00
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Back bay Fens: Evans Way Bridge

Please join us for a community meeting regarding the Evans Way Bridge in the Back Bay Fens.

October 9, 2024
2024-10-09T18:00:00 - 2024-10-09T19:30:00

We’ll be holding a virtual meeting via Zoom featuring a presentation by our designers. 

Register for the meeting

For more information on improvements to the Back Bay Fens, please visit the project page

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at 617-635-4505 or parks@boston.gov.

October 9, 2024
2024-10-09T18:00:00 - 2024-10-09T19:30:00
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Mary Ellen Welch Greenway

Please join us for the third community meeting for Mary Ellen Welch Greenway.

October 8, 2024
2024-10-08T18:00:00 - 2024-10-08T19:30:00

We'd like to invite our East Boston neighbors and Mary Ellen Welch Greenway users to join our third Community Meeting. We’ll be holding a virtual meeting via Zoom featuring a presentation by our designers where the team will present the concept plan for Mary Ellen Welch Greenway. 

Register for the meeting

For more information on Mary Ellen Welch Greenway please visit the project page

Interpretation and translation services will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. For additional information, please contact us at 617-635-4505 or parks@boston.gov.

October 8, 2024
2024-10-08T18:00:00 - 2024-10-08T19:30:00
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