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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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Community Iftar 2023

UPDATE: We are now at capacity for Community Iftar and closed the RSVP form. If you already RSVPed, we look forward to seeing you on April 6. If you have not yet RSVPed, then stay connected with our office and sign up for our newsletter.

April 6, 2023
2023-04-06T18:00:00 - 2023-04-06T21:00:00

Join us with friends and neighbors during this month of Ramadan. All are welcome to this multicultural event!

You are invited to Community Iftar 2023 hosted by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement and Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson. The event will be on April 6 at 6:00 pm at Boston City Hall at 1 City Hall Square, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02201. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Fill out this form to RSVP

 

Email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov or call 617-635-2980 if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering at this event. We hope to see you there!

 

April 6, 2023
2023-04-06T18:00:00 - 2023-04-06T21:00:00

Nominate Someone

During Community Iftar, we recognize the outstanding contributions of local businesses, community-based organizations, and individuals to Boston's Muslim community. This year, we are taking nominations for:

  • one business
  • one community-based organization
  • one individual
  • and one youth (ages 24 and under)

Nominate people here

 

MORE DETAILS:
  • Please provide a brief description of why you are nominating them.
  • All nominees must be Boston residents and/or a business/organization located in Boston.
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Training: Nutrition Learning for Family Child Care Providers

Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative (BHCCI) offers Nutrition Learning for Family Childcare Providers. It is a series of four virtual sessions designed to give Family Child Care providers knowledge of best practices for nutrition. Training is facilitated by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC).

March 29, 2023
2023-03-29T18:30:00 - 2023-03-29T20:30:00

Sessions start on Wednesday, March 29. They will be offered in English and Spanish:

  • Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
March 29, 2023
2023-03-29T18:30:00 - 2023-03-29T20:30:00
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Provide Childcare During Nonstandard Hours - Info Session

The Care that Work Coalition is building a network of licensed Family Child Care providers who can open as early as 5 a.m. and accommodate other shifts as needed.

March 16, 2023
2023-03-16T18:00:00 - 2023-03-16T19:00:00

Join our info session to learn more about this great opportunity for Family Child Care providers, the benefits of providing nonstandard hours, and to confirm your eligibility. Learn more about the opportunity to provide child care for caregivers that work nonstandard shifts.

March 16, 2023
2023-03-16T18:00:00 - 2023-03-16T19:00:00
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BCYF Clougherty Design Review Meeting

This meeting will discuss the overall project, show the initial pool and bathhouse design options, and receive feedback.

February 13, 2023
2023-02-13T17:30:00 - 2023-02-13T19:00:00
The Public Facilities Department (PFD), Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), and Fennick McCredie Architecture invite you to join us for an in person public meeting to discuss the BCYF Clougherty Pool Project. The meeting will discuss the overall project, show the initial pool and bathhouse design options, and receive feedback.

 

February 13, 2023
2023-02-13T17:30:00 - 2023-02-13T19:00:00
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Hike Boston - Roslindale Wetlands

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.

March 28, 2025
2025-03-28T12:00:00 - 2025-03-28T13:00:00

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.

Join us for an Urban Wilds walk of the Roslindale Wetlands.

Map of the wetlands with meeting location on Walter Street marked.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

March 28, 2025
2025-03-28T12:00:00 - 2025-03-28T13:00:00
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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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