The focus of the event is to cleanup trash and glass from the site, clean up trails, remove invasive understory plants, and build habitat walls with the brush generated; all of which are done to improve overall forest health and increase visibility into the woods. This is event is open to all, no prior experience is needed but please register in advance using our form. 

The event will happen rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms.

Staff will provide all the tools, supplies, and instruction needed for the project(s). Please dress in comfortable & weather-appropriate clothing, as well as closed toe shoes. We recommend participants bring their own water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. All ages are welcome, we just ask to note if any children will be joining for the day!

For the understory plant removal aspect, expect to be utilizing hand cutting tools like loppers and pruners, moving brush, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. Please let us know in the form if you have any special accommodations or needs in order to joyfully participate! 

We hope to see you there, and we would also love to hear your ideas for future projects! Be sure to fill out our Google Form to sign up.

Get out into nature, connect with your community, and enjoy and give back to the outdoors. Join the nationwide movement, and help build a world where everyone feels welcome and has access to enjoy the great outdoors.

In honor of National Trails Day, team up with the Parks Department and People Making a Difference to improve the paths at Allandale Woods. This event will focus on managing erosion, improving water drainage along sloped trail sections, and reinforcing trail edges, all with the goal of making this Urban Wild more accessible, ecologically healthy, and resilient.

No prior experience is required. PMD and Boston Parks staff will provide instructions, work gloves, and hand tools.

Optional: Sign up for the rain postponement shift, 1:30-4:30pm in case the forecast is for a deluge in the morning.