Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive beetle that lays eggs on the bark of ash trees. Upon hatching, the larvae burrow deeper in the tree, killing it. The pest only feeds on ash trees. Learn about the measures we're taking to slow the spread and protect Boston’s public street trees from the Emerald Ash Borer —and how you can get involved.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. Please contact the Parks Department by phone at 617-335-3856 or email parks@boston.gov if you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments, or if you need interpretation services, translated materials, or disability accommodations.

The City is welcoming feedback about Docket #0775, Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter VII, Sections 7-2.1 and 7-2.2, Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure (BERDO).

Join the City of Boston's Environment Department and City Councilor Matt O'Malley's office for a discussion session dedicated to exploring your feedback in greater detail.

You may also use this online public comment form to share your questions and suggestions about the proposed ordinance. Note: if you have already submitted a public comment, you do not need to resubmit.

If you have language access requests, please reach out to katherine.eshel@boston.gov.

Join us as we cut the ribbon on over 16,000 square feet of new park and community garden space that includes both active and passive areas, along with design features such as:

• a patio area
• trees
• benches
• flower containers, and
• 21 community garden plots providing shared amenities, like compost bins and a tool shed.

Come join us for a walk in the woods on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Hikes will be approximately one hour long for one to two miles in different wilderness areas of Boston.

Walks will be led by a Park Ranger or Boston Park employee and will include some interpretive programming and discussion of the park's unique attributes, flora, fauna, or historical topics.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Register for the event

Come join us for a walk in the woods on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Hikes will be approximately one hour long for one to two miles in different wilderness areas of Boston.

Walks will be led by a Park Ranger or Boston Park employee and will include some interpretive programming and discussion of the park's unique attributes, flora, fauna, or historical topics. The Franklin Park tour will focus on the ruins of the park.

Register for the event

The Air Pollution Control Commission administers programs that promote clean air. The Community Clean Air grant program will fund and bring visibility to community-driven projects that reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. The projects will help achieve Boston’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and bring short-term benefits to our neighborhoods.

Do you have a question about your application? Do you need help applying?

Register here

The Air Pollution Control Commission administers programs that promote clean air. This grant program will fund and bring visibility to community-driven projects that reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. The projects will help achieve Boston’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and bring short-term benefits to our neighborhoods.

Do you have a question about your application? Do you need help applying?

Register here

Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Environment Department, with support provided by Home Depot, as we mark Earth Day with a self-guided cleanup. Stop by Franklin Park and pick up some equipment for a self-guided Earth Day cleanup in a park or urban wild of your choosing. We provide the equipment, you chose the park or urban wild.

Where: Pierpont Road in Franklin Park near Glenn Road.

What will be provided: Gloves, paper compost bags, plastic garbage bags, and safety instructions.

Remember: Volunteers should wear work clothes (long pants) and close-toed shoes (that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty). Bring your own hat, sunscreen, raincoat, or jacket depending on the weather, as well as snacks and water.

Rain date: None, may be canceled due to severe weather.

• This event is an equipment distribution for self guided cleanups. 
• Face mask or covering is required for participants.
• Physical distancing between parties is required.
• Stay home if you feel sick.
• Do not participate if you have shown signs or symptoms or had exposure to sick individuals within 14 days of the event.

Self-guided cleanup document

What kinds of plants and animals inhabit this habitat, and why are marshes so important for a healthy ecosystem?   Ponds and marshes are not only important for the natural world, but are vital for water management in cities.  We will also plant some native shrubs to help keep the ecosystem healthy

Due to current health guidelines we are capping this event at 20 participants.  Masks are required, hand sanitizer will be provided, and social distancing protocols will be followed. Rain date is May 31 at the same time and location.

To register or for more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov.