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Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair

May 27, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 1520 Dorchester Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-05-27T10:00:00 - 2023-05-27T13:00:00

The City of Boston is hosting fix-it clinics at eight different Boston Public Library locations. A Fix-It Clinic is a free event where Boston residents can bring their broken household items to learn and repair, so that they are not trashed. You can bring items including:

  • Clothing and fabric
  • Computers and phones
  • Toys and wooden items
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Small electrical devices
  • Jewelry
  • And more!
May 27, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 1520 Dorchester Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-05-27T10:00:00 - 2023-05-27T13:00:00
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Green New Deal Workforce Needs Assessment RFP Info Session

April 28, 2023
2023-04-28T15:00:00 - 2023-04-28T16:00:00

Organizations interested in the Green New Deal Workforce Needs Assessment Request For Proposals (RFP) are strongly encouraged to attend this info session to learn more and ask questions. All Q&A from the Conference will be made available to the public here no later than Friday, May 5. The info session will be conducted via Zoom. 

April 28, 2023
2023-04-28T15:00:00 - 2023-04-28T16:00:00

Cant attend the info session?

Submit questions in writing to Sarah Soroui, Director of Research, Evaluation and Analytics, via email at sarah.soroui@boston.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted. The deadline to submit questions is Thursday, June 1, 2023, by 5 p.m. Responses to questions received during the procurement process will be posted here.

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Mattahunt Woods Open House

The City of Boston is working on a restoration project with site access improvements in Mattahunt Woods, and we want to hear from residents

May 2, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Virtual
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    cc@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-05-02T18:00:00 - 2023-05-02T19:30:00

Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild consists of forested wetlands in Mattapan. Today, portions of Mattahunt Woods are impacted by dumping of construction debris and automobile parts as well as invasive plants, but there are still healthy plant communities and wetlands.

The City of Boston is working to restore Mattahunt Woods' natural ecosystem while making it a place for residents to enjoy.

Join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm. We will share information about the project, present initial design concepts for the site, and collect your feedback.

May 2, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Virtual
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    cc@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-05-02T18:00:00 - 2023-05-02T19:30:00
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Fenway Community Cleanup with the Fenway Community Center

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T11:00:00 - 2023-04-15T13:00:00

Join the Fenway Community Center, Northeastern University students and staff, and community residents in beautifying our neighborhood playgrounds for the Spring!

Please email hello@fenwaycommunitycenter.org to sign up!

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T11:00:00 - 2023-04-15T13:00:00
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Tenean Beach Cleanup

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T09:00:00 - 2023-04-15T14:00:00

In honor of One Boston Day, the Boston Environment Department and Boston Planning & Development Agency are teaming up with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and Neponset River Watershed Association to host a cleanup of Tenean Beach in Dorchester.

sign up here

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T09:00:00 - 2023-04-15T14:00:00
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Family-Friendly Wetlands Walk

Cap off school vacation week by spending some time outdoors and learning more about wetlands ecology, the history of neighborhood advocacy, and the ecological restoration work now underway. Boston Urban Wilds staff will lead the way. Meet at the Coniston Road entrance (25 Coniston Road, Roslindale, MA 02131). 

April 21, 2023
2023-04-21T10:30:00 - 2023-04-21T11:30:00

The Urban Wilds Program and neighbors of Roslindale Wetlands welcome families and individuals to join us on a fun and educational walk through the wetlands. We will talk about the importance of wetlands in Boston, how residents worked with the City to protect Roslindale Wetlands, and how we can work together to keep places like this healthy. The walk will last up to one hour and participants should be ready for the possibility of a few muddy and uneven sections of trail. 

April 21, 2023
2023-04-21T10:30:00 - 2023-04-21T11:30:00
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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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Environmental Public Service Career Fair

Join the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Boston, and other partners for an environmental public service career fair at UMass Boston

March 30, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • UMass Boston Campus, Integrated Sciences Complex
    100 Morrissey Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-03-30T14:00:00 - 2023-03-30T17:00:00

From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice, public servants at the local, state, and federal levels of government help protect people and the environment while making our communities more resilient.



All are welcome to join the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Boston, and other partners for an environmental public service career fair at UMass Boston or online on Thursday, March 30th from 2:00 – 5:00pm. 

At the fair, you will learn about careers in environmental public service, speak with staff from environmental agencies in New England, and meet the people behind the work. (Online participants will be able to listen to speakers and drop into breakout rooms to network, too.)

During the fair, you will hear from environmental leaders about how they got their start in environmental work – and about why public service matters to them. If you’re interested in exploring or advancing your career in environmental public service, please join us on March 30th.

Featured speakers (starting at 2:30pm) include:

  • Bob Chen, Professor and Interim Dean of the School for the Environment, UMass Boston
  • David Cash, Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1
  • Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, Chief of Energy, Environment, and Open Space for the City of Boston

Hybrid link (no registration required)

March 30, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • UMass Boston Campus, Integrated Sciences Complex
    100 Morrissey Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-03-30T14:00:00 - 2023-03-30T17:00:00
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BERDO Regulations Technical Working Session: Individual Compliance Schedules

This public working session is an opportunity to provide feedback on technical decisions for Phase 3 of the BERDO regulations development process.

April 5, 2023
2023-04-05T13:00:00 - 2023-04-05T14:30:00

The City of Boston is leading Phase 3 of the regulations development process for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). This working session will focus on Individual Compliance Schedules.  If you would like to submit written feedback, please email Claudia Diezmartinez, BERDO Policy Fellow, at claudia.diezmartinez@boston.gov. Find more information on the BERDO regulations development page.

The meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. Please register here.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at hannah.payne@boston.gov and  LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-3850  by March 29, 2023.

April 5, 2023
2023-04-05T13:00:00 - 2023-04-05T14:30:00
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