We will focus on picking up trash and improving growing conditions for beautiful wildflowers. There will be opportunities to learn more about Willowwood Rock and how we can work together to help this special place remain healthy for all.

No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide all necessary tools and instruction.

Rain date Saturday May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please register here.   

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.

RAIN DATE: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Join us onsite to hear about the project and how it connects to ongoing and future work in the area. Learn about the goals of the coastal flood protection work and tell us what you think about the location, including:

• Safety (heat, traffic, etc.)
• Accessibility (ease of crossing)
• Programming (either informal or formal)

Please note this event will cover the same information as the virtual workshop on April 30.

NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, or 617-635-4398 by: 4/12/2024.                                 

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4398, hasta esta fecha: 4/12/2024.

Haitian Creole - Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretasyon, tradiksyon, ak sèvis akomodasyon pou andikape disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov,  daniel.tillman@boston.gov oswa 617-635-4398, ant: 4/12/2024.

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文:  我們可以為您提供免費的口譯, 筆譯, 和殘疾人士合理照顧服務。如有需要，請在04 月 12 日, 前與我們連絡，發電子郵件至 Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, 或致電 617-635-4398.

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch, dịch thuật và hỗ trợ người khuyết tật được cung cấp miễn phí cho bạn. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, hoặc 617-635-4398 trước ngày: 4/12/2024.

Simplified Chinese -  简体中文:  我们可以为您提供免费的口译, 笔译, 和残疾人士合理照顾服务。如有需要，请在04 月 12 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, 或致电 617-635-4398.

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason, traduson y sirvisus di komodason pa gentis ku difisénsia di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov,  daniel.tillman@boston.gov, ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4398. Na es data: 4/12/2024.

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والتحريرية والتسهيلات لذوي الإعاقة متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على البريد الألكتروني Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov ،daniel.tillman@boston.gov، أو على رقم الهاتف 617-635-4398 بحلول يوم 4/12/2024.

Russian - Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода и по приспособлению инвалидов предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4398до 4/12/2024.

Portuguese - Português: Disponibilizamos serviços de tradução e interpretação e adaptações especiais para pessoas com deficiências gratuitamente. Para solicitar, envie e-mail para Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov,  daniel.tillman@boston.gov, ou ligue para 617-635-4398 até o dia 4/12/2024.

French - Français: Les services d'interprétation, de traduction et d'adaptation aux personnes handicapées sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, ou au 617-635-4398, d'ici au: 4/12/2024.

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda luuqadaha iyo hoyga naafada ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov ama 617-635-4398 markay taariikhdu tahay: 4/12/2024.

We will work together to remove trash and debris from the Urban Wild, making our hiking trails and rock climbing area safer for all users. Please make sure to bring sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty.

Rain date Sunday May 5th at the same time. 

No experience necessary. Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instruction.

Please register for the event

A Serve and Learn event is a special chance for community members to learn about wildlife, plants, and how we can care for our natural world. Not only can people "learn" through these events, but they can also put their newfound knowledge to work during the "serve" portion.

In this Serve and Learn, Urban Wilds staff will lead lessons on proper tree and shrub planting techniques as well as invasive plant management. Volunteers will get the chance to plant trees and practice their weeding skills. Many thanks to the Longfellow Area Neighborhood Association's Roslindale Wetlands Taskforce for crowdsourcing funds for new trees and shrubs. 

Register for the event