The event includes on-bike skill-building for children and adults, free bike checks, and a family-friendly bike ride. The event will take place at Franklin Park's Shattuck Picnic Grove. The rain date is Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Here is the plan for the day:

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | On-bike educational programs for adults and for children and bike tune-up station 

We are hosting a Learn-to-Ride workshop for adults and on-bike activities for children (ages 5-12). Registration required. Parallel to the educational programs, Bikes Not Bombs, a local non-profit, will host a bike tune-up station.

12 - 1 p.m. | Family-friendly Bike Ride 

Join us for a 3.5-mile family-friendly bike ride around Franklin Park!  Limited number of bicycles are available. You must register for the ride, and request a free bike rental. Leading up to the ride, stop by our bike decoration station or get your bike checked so you’re ready for a great ride! Anyone joining the ride should check in by 12:20 p.m.

1 p.m. | Lunch by Maggie's Grill

Free lunch provided to participants who register and attend any part of the day’s events. Registration will be limited to 100 participants.

The rain date for the event is Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Please note that the registration is now closed. You are still welcome to join the event, we just can not guarantee bike rentals, spaces in workshops, or lunch to those who did not register.

We will focus on preparing Nira Rock Urban Wild for spring. This means improving trail drainage to deal with rainfall, cleaning up entrances and mowing areas, and enhancing rock climbing access. No experience necessary, Urban Wilds staff will supply all necessary tools and supplies.

Register here

Meet at the end of Grotto Glen Road by Jefferson Playground. More details may be found in registration form.

Please sign up through this Google Form or email Nick at nicholas.long@boston.gov

RAIN DATE: Sunday March 24th 

Urban Wilds staff in partnership with the Environment Department welcome community members to join us for an afternoon of "spring cleaning" in Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild. We will work together to remove trash and debris that have been dumped on site over the past few years. Additionally, we will work on managing weeds and vines that harm the woodland. This will also be a great chance for City staff and community members to learn from each other about Mattahunt Woods. We hope you will join us to talk, celebrate spring, and maybe even roll up your sleeves!

Please be sure to wear sturdy, close-toed footwear, long pants and sleeves, and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty. No experience is necessary and Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instructions. Arrive promptly to sign a waiver, meet your fellow volunteers, and then listen to a safety talk.