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Walking Tour of Franklin Park

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.

December 8, 2024
2024-12-08T11:30:00 - 2024-12-08T13:00:00

Join the Boston Parks Rangers for a guided tour that highlights the historical, cultural, and environmental features of the Emerald Necklace parks. 

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 8, 2024
2024-12-08T11:30:00 - 2024-12-08T13:00:00
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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.

December 13, 2024
2024-12-13T14:30:00 - 2024-12-13T15:00:00

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.

December 13, 2024
2024-12-13T14:30:00 - 2024-12-13T15:00:00
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Walking Tour of Jamaica Pond

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 22, 2024
2024-11-22T14:00:00 - 2024-11-22T15:00:00

Join the Boston Parks Rangers for a guided tour that highlights the historical, cultural, and environmental features of the Emerald Necklace parks. 

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

November 22, 2024
2024-11-22T14:00:00 - 2024-11-22T15:00:00
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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 15, 2024
2024-11-15T15:00:00 - 2024-11-15T16:00:00

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 15, 2024
2024-11-15T15:00:00 - 2024-11-15T16:00:00
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BERDO Allston-Brighton Workshop (Free BERDO Assistance)

Are you a BERDO building owner in Allston-Brighton looking for resources or support with BERDO compliance?

December 10, 2024
2024-12-10T15:00:00 - 2024-12-10T19:00:00

Are you a BERDO building owner in Allston-Brighton looking for resources or support with BERDO compliance?

Join this FREE workshop to:
  1. Find out if you are eligible for free reporting and verification services
  2. Get a free consultation with a BERDO expert to:
    1. Get to reporting compliance
    2. Understand emissions projections + compliance options
    3. Review flexibility measures
Come prepared

Optional materials to bring to assist with your consultation:

  • Computer (Computers will also be available at the location)
  • Parcel ID# or BERDO ID# for your building(s)
rSVP IS ENCOURAGED, BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOMED

RSVP HERE

 

December 10, 2024
2024-12-10T15:00:00 - 2024-12-10T19:00:00
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Review Board Tenants Meeting

The City of Boston's Environment Department and the Review Board invite you to attend the annual BERDO Tenants Meeting.

December 9, 2024
2024-12-09T16:30:00 - 2024-12-09T18:30:00

The City of Boston’s BERDO Review Board is hosting a public meeting dedicated to residential tenants of multifamily buildings that are subject to BERDO (Buildings with 15 or more units). Registration ahead of the meeting is encouraged.

The agenda is below:

  1. Introduction to BERDO for residential tenants.
  2. Share resources available for tenants.
  3. Public Comment Period

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Monday, December 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

Join the meeting via Zoom 

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at BERDOReviewBoard@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

December 9, 2024
2024-12-09T16:30:00 - 2024-12-09T18:30:00
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Chittick Schoolyard Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Join the Parks Department and the Hyde Park Community to cut the ribbon on the improvements to James J. Chittick Elementary School Yard, an accessible neighborhood park and playground for students and the surrounding community. This includes installing green infrastructure.

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T10:00:00 - 2024-11-06T11:00:39

Please join us as we cut the ribbon on the renovation of the James J. Chittick Elementary School Yard!

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T10:00:00 - 2024-11-06T11:00:39
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Composting 101

Do you know where your food waste goes? Join us for a presentation about the different solutions for keeping food waste out of the trash!

January 23, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Ave
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Zero Waste Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
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2025-01-23T18:00:00 - 2025-01-23T19:00:02

The City of Boston's Zero Waste Team is partnering with Alex Pogany of Save That Stuff Inc. for a one-hour workshop about the benefits of removing food waste from your trash can. 

During this hour-long workshop participants will learn:

  • How food waste can be turned into nutrient-rich soil (compost)
  • What an Anaerobic Digestor is and how it works 
  • The benefits of composting: 
    • Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    • Building climate resilience 
    • Sequestering carbon
    • Enriching soil

It may not seem like much, but food waste is a BIG DEAL! Every year, the emissions caused by food waste in the U.S. are larger than emissions from ALL U.S. domestic flights plus all international flights by U.S. airlines. If you can't wait for January 23, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's webpage on food waste.

In the meantime, signup for Boston's curbside food waste collection at bostoncomposts.com or visit boston.gov/project-oscar to find the food waste drop-off bin closest to you. If you live in Hyde Park, the closest bin is at 1234 Hyde Park Ave.

January 23, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Ave
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Zero Waste Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2025-01-23T18:00:00 - 2025-01-23T19:00:02
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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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The Great Pumpkin Smash

Have a pumpkin? Don't trash it, smash it! 

November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T11:00:00 - 2024-11-02T15:00:00

Compost your Halloween pumpkins at this family-fun event, featuring pumpkin-smashing activities and Olympic-style games for children of all ages. 

Join us to see how many pounds of pumpkins Boston can divert from the trash and into sustainable compost in just three hours!

  • Make sure to remove any candles, wax, and glitter from pumpkins.
  • Pumpkins with paint or permanent marker will not be accepted to be composted at this event. 
  • This event is made possible through the City's partnership with Mothers Out Front Boston, South Street Youth Center, The English High School, Garbage to Garden, and Save that Stuff!
  • Rain or shine!
November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T11:00:00 - 2024-11-02T15:00:00
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