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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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Grove Hall Community Center Design Open House

View a model of the proposed design for a new community center in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester.

February 6, 2025
2025-02-06T14:30:49 - 2025-02-06T17:30:00

Stop by our open house to view a model of the proposed design. Speak directly with the design team, BCYF or PFD about the project and ask questions and provide feedback.

February 6, 2025
2025-02-06T14:30:49 - 2025-02-06T17:30:00
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OPAT Office Hour at the Roxbury Public Library

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency are hosting this week's Office Hour at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

 

January 17, 2025
2025-01-17T11:00:13 - 2025-01-17T12:00:13

Join us for this week's Office Hour on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Roxbury Public Library. Connect with OPAT Executive Director Evandro Carvalho and learn more about how we serve the community. Here’s what you can expect:

  • A brief overview of OPAT’s mission, recent progress, and upcoming goals.
  • A chance to learn more about how the city is working to promote fairness and accountability.
  • An open discussion where you can ask questions and share your thoughts.

This is a great opportunity to engage with us directly, provide feedback, and strengthen the connection between our office and the community we serve. We hope to see you there!

  • Date: Friday January 17, 2025
  • Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Location: Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley St Roxbury, MA 02219
January 17, 2025
2025-01-17T11:00:13 - 2025-01-17T12:00:13
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