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City Nature Challenge at Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild

Join the Urban Wilds Program and Mass Audubon staff in the City Nature Challenge, an international competition among cities to document the most wildlife. You will explore these wetlands and woodlands and work with us to identify the plants and animals that call Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild home.

April 29, 2023
2023-04-29T13:00:00 - 2023-04-29T15:00:00

The Urban Wilds Program and Mass Audubon need your help! Come join us in “an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. It’s a competition where cities are in a friendly contest with each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people” (www.citynaturechallenge.org). We will focus on exploring the plants and animals of this wetland and woodland. The species information we find will be helpful in guiding additional restoration efforts at this Urban Wild.

No experience or expertise necessary! Come with sturdy footwear, the iNaturalist app downloaded, and your curiosity. 

Register for free here!

The California Academy of Sciences logo is on the right and Los Angeles County logo is on the left.

April 29, 2023
2023-04-29T13:00:00 - 2023-04-29T15:00:00
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City Nature Challenge at Condor Street Urban Wild

Join the Urban Wilds Program and National Park Service staff in the City Nature Challenge, an international competition among cities to document the most wildlife. You will explore this shoreline and help us to identify shellfish, crabs, and all sorts of other animals and plants. 

April 30, 2023
2023-04-30T13:00:00 - 2023-04-30T16:00:00

The Urban Wilds Program and the National Park Service need your help! Come join us in “an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. It’s a competition where cities are in a friendly contest with each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people”. We will focus on exploring the plants and animals of this salt marsh as well as the surrounding rocky shore and upper grassland. The species information we find will be helpful in guiding additional restoration efforts at this Urban Wild. 

Please note:
  • No online registration. You can drop in and leave at any time between 1 - 4 p.m.
  • No expertise or experience required. But, bring sturdy and waterproof shoes, and your curiosity!

The California Academy of Sciences logo is on the right and Los Angeles County logo is on the left.

We will use iNaturalist for our nature observations, so we recommend you arrive with the app downloaded. iNaturalist tutorials will happen at 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. This program will be largely self-directed and is family-friendly for ages 6 and up.

April 30, 2023
2023-04-30T13:00:00 - 2023-04-30T16:00:00
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Cycle Til You're Blue Spin Class

A Summer Fitness Series specialty class by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

April 27, 2023
2023-04-27T17:30:00 - 2023-04-27T18:30:00

Join the Boston Public Health Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department for a 45-minute stationary spin class! Participants will experience a fun exercise class on a stationary Bluebikes bike led by a certified fitness instructor. They will also learn how to sign out and pick up a bike, redock the bike, and use the bike to ride around the city.  Free 30-day Bluebikes memberships will be given out to those who register and show up!

Register for class here

*Due to anticipated no-shows, we will be giving out more tickets than bikes available. Bikes will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. If more participants join than bikes, we will lead an alternate cardio class alongside the riders so everyone will receive a great workout!

April 27, 2023
2023-04-27T17:30:00 - 2023-04-27T18:30:00
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Franklin Park Community Cleanup

Join us for a volunteer community cleanup at Franklin Park in honor of One Boston Day. 

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T13:00:00

The Mayor’s Youth Council and Office of Civic Organizing invite you to join us for a day of action at Franklin Park in honor of One Boston Day. Groups will meet at the Franklin Park Playstead and work in groups to help beautify Boston’s largest greenspace.

To volunteer, sign up using the link below. 

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T13:00:00
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Civic Power Pledge Winter Pop-Up Festival

Join us in Harambee Park for a pop-up winter festival and celebrate with food, games, and giveaways!

February 24, 2023
2023-02-24T13:00:00 - 2023-02-24T17:00:00

As a part of the Civic Power Pledge, we’re encouraging kids and families to take civic action during February Break with fun and youth-oriented activities. Check out our Civic Scavenger Hunt and join us in Harambee Park at the end of the week to celebrate with food, games, and giveaways! This event is FREE and open to the public. 

February 24, 2023
2023-02-24T13:00:00 - 2023-02-24T17:00:00

Civic Scavenger Hunt

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Hike Boston - Ranger Led Hike

Hike Boston is a week-day day-time hiking series where we invite you to join us for a walk in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T10:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, or 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.

"Walk the Waterways" Program.

Starting Location: JP boat house  Ending Location: BBF Rose Garden Description: This tour will explore the evolution of the Emerald  Necklace from a patch work of farm land, indigenous lands and swamps to the parks we see and use today. We'll also be highlighting the local flora and fauna in these parks as well.  The rain date for this event will be the following day 8/24/24 with the same start/end location and times.

Topics and routes will vary depending on the location. Rangers will provide information on the natural and cultural history of the park throughout the walk or hike. These tours are offered in many areas of the city, including; Franklin Park, Jamaica Pond and Olmsted Park, The Back Bay Fens, and the Boston Common.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

August 23, 2024
2024-08-23T10:00:00
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Hike Boston: Horse of Course

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, or 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.

September 27, 2024
2024-09-27T15:00:00

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. Hikes will explore different wilderness or park areas of Boston. Hikes will take place primarily on unpaved paths. Programs will last about one hour and length may vary.

THIS IS NOT A HIKE - THIS IS A PROGRAM Description: 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.

September 27, 2024
2024-09-27T15:00:00
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Hike Boston: Beginning Boston Tour

Hike Boston is a weekday, day-time hiking series where we invite you to join us for a walk in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

August 25, 2024
2024-08-25T13:00:00

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.

Description: Discover Boston's eventful history with our Urban Park Rangers as you stroll along the Boston Common and parts of the Freedom Trail exploring historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city over the past 5 decades. Beginning Boston Tours vary in length from .5 miles up to 2 miles. Depending on the length, they can last from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Starting location will be outside the VIC, with the ending location varying from tour-to-tour.  Restrooms and drinking water may or may not be available, come prepared with whatever you will need for the walk or hike.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

August 25, 2024
2024-08-25T13:00:00
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Hike Boston: Horse of Course Program

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

September 30, 2024
2024-09-30T15:00:00

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.

September 30, 2024
2024-09-30T15:00:00
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Hike Boston: Allandale Woods

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.

September 16, 2024
2024-09-16T10:30:00

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.

A good old fashioned hike in Allandale Woods.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

September 16, 2024
2024-09-16T10:30:00
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