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Snowshoeing Safari

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to inclement weather.
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

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to icy conditions.
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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Canceled:
Horse-of-Course

Reason for cancellation: Due to inclement weather.
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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BERDO Webinar: Condo Associations and BERDO Compliance

April 8, 2025
2025-04-08T18:00:34 - 2025-04-08T19:30:34

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 BERDO (BERDO 101)
  • Explain processes and requirements for BERDO's first emissions compliance year
  • Highlight key lessons from the BERDO Condo Handbook

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 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 8, 2025
2025-04-08T18:00:34 - 2025-04-08T19:30:34
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BERDO Webinar: Hardship Compliance Plans for 2025 and 2026

March 5, 2025
2025-03-05T14:00:00 - 2025-03-05T15:30:00

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:

  • 2025 short-term Hardship Compliance Plans (for building owners facing unforeseen circumstances)
  • 2026 long-term Hardship Compliance Plans (Application Deadline: April 1, 2025)
  • 2026 short-term Hardship Compliance Plans (Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2025)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, March 5, 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.

March 5, 2025
2025-03-05T14:00:00 - 2025-03-05T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Launch Of 2025 BERDO Reporting And Emissions Compliance

March 12, 2025
2025-03-12T14:00:00 - 2025-03-12T15:30:00

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: 

  • Launch the 2025 BERDO reporting and emissions compliance season
  • Provide a brief introduction to BERDO (BERDO 101)
  • Explain processes and requirements for BERDO's first emissions compliance year
  • Highlight changes in the 2025 BERDO Reporting Form

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 2 - 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to questions and answers.

REGISTER online

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.

March 12, 2025
2025-03-12T14:00:00 - 2025-03-12T15:30:00
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Flood Mapping and Green Infrastructure Planning

Do you live, work, study, or frequently visit Boston? The City wants to know where you experience stormwater flooding.

January 15, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kate England
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Posted:
2025-01-15T18:00:00 - 2025-01-15T20:00:00

Learn about the Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure Planning initiative and how you can be involved. 

This is a hybrid meeting. Translation is available in the online meeting upon request. A light dinner will be served at the in-person meeting.

Please RSVP.

Online: Use this link to register in Zoom

Can't join the meeting but want to let the City know about flooding you have seen? Complete this survey.

Transit Options

MBTA Bus 14, 15, 19, 23, 28, 41, 44, 45, 66, SL4, SL5

Train: 0.7 miles from Roxbury Crossing Orange Line station

Accessibility Services

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost.

 

January 15, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kate England
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Posted:
2025-01-15T18:00:00 - 2025-01-15T20:00:00
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Boston's Black Heritage Tour

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
January 19, 2025
2025-01-19T14:00:00 - 2025-01-19T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers on the Boston Common for an hour walking tour as we discover and pay tribute to the black Bostonians of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The tour will include a stop at Crispus Attucks grave, a rendition of one of Phillis Wheatleys poems, and a visit to the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Civil War Regiment memorial.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

January 19, 2025
2025-01-19T14:00:00 - 2025-01-19T15:00:00
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