Explore the hidden history of Franklin Park on a guided walking tour through its forgotten ruins. Discover overgrown stonework, lost structures, and the stories behind the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Perfect for curious locals, history lovers, and urban explorers. Uncover the secrets hiding in Boston’s largest park.

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• For ages 15+
• Event time range 1 - 1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Join a guided Nature Walk led by a Boston Park Ranger, and explore Jamaica Pond and its inhabitants. Discover local wildlife, plant life, and the history that shaped our parks into what we enjoy today! It's a perfect way to slow down and connect with nature this Summer. 

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 12+
• Tour length 1 -  1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Step into history with a Boston Park Ranger and begin your journey at the statue of George Washington as we stroll the tree-lined greenway of Commonwealth Avenue Mall. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this guided walk reveals the powerful stories behind the Mall’s grand statues and memorials—from Civil War heroes to the figures who helped shape the nation. Discover the history hidden in plain sight along one of Boston’s most beautiful boulevards. 

• Parking for this event will be at the Boston Common Parking Garage (0 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116)
• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 15+

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

This presentation is an introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) part of the USACE Boston CSRM process. This meeting is for all coastal neighborhoods including Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, and Downtown/North End/Wharf District. This is a virtual meeting that will be recorded. This meeting will cover the same information as the NEPA Scoping Meeting for General Public held on 3/25/2026.

 You can expect to:

• Learn what the National Environmental Policy Act is
• Learn how USACE is assessing environmental, cultural, and historical impacts of their projects
• Learn when important information will be available in 2026 
• Learn how to provide feedback in writing for this phase

This meeting focuses on the NEPA process. We will NOT share any updates on the alignment selection or graphic updates.  See the March 2026 update on our website for more details on future meetings.

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This presentation is an introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) part of the USACE Boston CSRM process. This meeting will focus on the East Boston neighborhood.

 You can expect to:

• Learn what the National Environmental Policy Act is
• Learn how USACE is assessing environmental, cultural, and historical impacts of their projects
• Learn when important information will be available in 2026 
• Learn how to provide feedback in writing for this phase

This meeting focuses on the NEPA process. We will NOT share any updates on the alignment selection or graphic updates.  See the March 2026 update on our website for more details on future meetings.

The Equitable Emissions Investment Fund is designed for projects aimed at reducing building emissions. For the 2026 application cycle, the Review Board has allocated up to $600,000, with a preference to grant multiple awards of up to $200,000.

• Short overview of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund and the 2026 application cycle
• Questions and Answers

Register for this event

For more information please visit the Fund Website.

Notice of Accommodation: 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 617-635-1732.

The Equitable Emissions Investment Fund is designed for projects aimed at reducing building emissions. For the 2026 application cycle, the Review Board has allocated up to $600,000, with a preference to grant multiple awards of up to $200,000.

• Overview of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund and the 2026 application cycle.
• Questions and Answers

Register for this event

For more information, please visit the Fund Website.

Notice of Accommodation: 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 617-635-1732.