Join us at the Scollay Square Gallery on the third floor of Boston City Hall for the opening reception of Learning with Trees, an exhibition guest curated by Martina Tanga in collaboration with Tree Boston.

Showcased in two locations—Boston City Hall and HallSpace in Dorchester—this exhibition presents the work of fourteen New England-based artists who center trees as collaborators and teachers in their practice. Here in City Hall, photographer Bruce Myren, painter Joel Janowitz, and the collaborative just practice (Amanda Ugorji and Sophie Weston Chien) consider the urban tree canopy and how the trees among our cities are rooted, living neighbors. They invite us to explore the relationship between our local built space and the trees that inhabit it.

Join SPARK Boston and local forager David Craft for a free foraging tour of Boston! Learn how to spot local, edible plants in your neighborhood, as well as tips and tricks for foraging. This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Questions? email Sophia.m.day29@gmail.com.

About David: David Craft, a wild foods enthusiast and author of the book Urban Foraging, has led many walks in the Greater Boston area. David is also a teacher of foraging and often instructs through Brookline Adult & Community Education.

H2O SOS: Water Warning is now on view at the Mezzanine Gallery (3rd floor) in Boston City Hall. This installation will come to life with a special opening performance by the artist.

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 3rd floor. The reception will take place at the top of the stairs.

Please note the exhibition will be on view through August 14, 2026. For more information visit boston.gov/cityhallgalleries.

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.

This year’s Back Bay Coffee Hour at Copley Square Park will also serve as a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the completion of the park’s comprehensive renovation. The climate-resilient transformation delivers improved accessibility, an expanded tree canopy, and upgraded infrastructure to better support both everyday use and signature civic events.

Learn more at boston.gov/copley-square-park.