Please join us as we cut the ribbon on the renovation of the James J. Chittick Elementary School Yard!

The City of Boston's Zero Waste Team is partnering with Alex Pogany of Save That Stuff Inc. for a one-hour workshop about the benefits of removing food waste from your trash can. 

During this hour-long workshop participants will learn:

• How food waste can be turned into nutrient-rich soil (compost)
• What an Anaerobic Digestor is and how it works 
• The benefits of composting: 
  • Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Building climate resilience 
  • Sequestering carbon
  • Enriching soil

It may not seem like much, but food waste is a BIG DEAL! Every year, the emissions caused by food waste in the U.S. are larger than emissions from ALL U.S. domestic flights plus all international flights by U.S. airlines. If you can't wait for January 23, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's webpage on food waste.

In the meantime, signup for Boston's curbside food waste collection at bostoncomposts.com or visit boston.gov/project-oscar to find the food waste drop-off bin closest to you. If you live in Hyde Park, the closest bin is at 1234 Hyde Park Ave.

Compost your Halloween pumpkins at this family-fun event, featuring pumpkin-smashing activities and Olympic-style games for children of all ages. 

Join us to see how many pounds of pumpkins Boston can divert from the trash and into sustainable compost in just three hours!

• Make sure to remove any candles, wax, and glitter from pumpkins.
• Pumpkins with paint or permanent marker will not be accepted to be composted at this event. 
• This event is made possible through the City's partnership with Mothers Out Front Boston, South Street Youth Center, The English High School, Garbage to Garden, and Save that Stuff!
• Rain or shine!

We’ll be holding a virtual meeting via Zoom featuring a presentation by our designers. 

Register for the meeting

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at 617-635-4505 or parks@boston.gov.

RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 3, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

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We will work together to improve a new entrance and trail into this beautiful forest, making it more welcoming for residents and wildlife alike. Please be sure to bring water, sturdy footwear, and clothes for working outdoors. No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide tools, work gloves, and instructions.

For over 20 years, Egleston Square youth, residents, businesses, and community organizations have cared for this piece of their neighborhood. In 2024, the City of Boston officially acquired the land as a City park to be preserved for generations to come! Celebrate this major milestone with the community, hear from neighbors, and participate in a community cleanup.