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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 25, 2025
2025-02-25T13:00:00 - 2025-02-25T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Friday - February 7, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Sunday - February 9, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 25, 2025
2025-02-25T13:00:00 - 2025-02-25T15:00:00
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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 21, 2025
2025-02-21T13:00:00 - 2025-02-21T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Friday - February 7, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Sunday - February 9, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 21, 2025
2025-02-21T13:00:00 - 2025-02-21T15:00:00
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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 15, 2025
2025-02-15T11:00:00 - 2025-02-15T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Friday - February 7, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Sunday - February 9, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 15, 2025
2025-02-15T11:00:00 - 2025-02-15T14:00:00
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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 9, 2025
2025-02-09T13:00:00 - 2025-02-09T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Friday - February 7, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 9, 2025
2025-02-09T13:00:00 - 2025-02-09T15:00:00
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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 7, 2025
2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Sunday - February 9, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 7, 2025
2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00
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Snowshoeing Safari

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 16, 2025
2025-02-16T13:00:00 - 2025-02-16T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 16, 2025
2025-02-16T13:00:00 - 2025-02-16T14:00:00
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Horse-of-Course

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 20, 2025
2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T14:30:00

 Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute meet-and-greet with one of our equine partners and learn they're fed, groomed, tacked up and ready for their patrol in your parks.

 Programs are subject to be canceled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 20, 2025
2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T14:30:00
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Horse-of-Course

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 18, 2025
2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00

 Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute meet-and-greet with one of our equine partners and learn they're fed, groomed, tacked up and ready for their patrol in your parks.

 Programs are subject to be canceled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 18, 2025
2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Building Portfolios and Individual Compliance Schedules for 2026

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T14:00:00 - 2025-05-21T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. 

At this event, we will provide a brief introduction to Hardship Compliance Plans and explain the processes, requirements, and deadlines to apply for:

  • 2026 Building Portfolios (Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2025)
  • 2026 Individual Compliance Schedules (Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2025)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T14:00:00 - 2025-05-21T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Renewable Energy

April 2, 2025
2025-04-02T14:00:00 - 2025-04-02T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. 

At this event, we will discuss the key eligibility requirements and reporting procedures for: 

  • Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE)
  • Mass Class I Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) outside New England
  • Local renewable energy (solar)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

April 2, 2025
2025-04-02T14:00:00 - 2025-04-02T15:30:00
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