EARTH DAY

not Just a Day. It's Every DaY .

JOIN US FOR Earth Day TO LEARN AND LEND YOUR MANY HELPING HANDS!

We're excited to share these free special Earth Day events listed below. Most events require registration in advance.

“When you look at the most powerful predictor of where the most industrial pollution is, race is the most potent predictor.”

EARTH DAY PROGRAMS

FRIDAY MAY 3 2024 8:30 AM-10:00 AM

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED! REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

FULLY caffeinated FRESH POND RESERVATION BIRD WALK WITH A POLLINATOR SIDE DISH

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Birding with coffee at Fresh Pond. We’ll bring the bird-friendly coffee if you bring your reusable cup. And if you’re not already drinking bird-friendly coffee, give us 5 minutes to persuade you that you should be.

Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join us—we’ll even have some binoculars to lend–let us know in advance. You can also download the free Merlin app if you would like to learn a little more about bird songs on this walk. Please note: depending on the birds, we may not be doing the full 2.5 mile loop. And we’ll keep an eye out for emerging bees and butterflies. Details to come. 

Registration in advance is required. Limited to 16. A second walk may be added the following week if there is enough demand. We will send additional details a few days beforehand.  

Most but not all of Fresh Pond’s trails are paved and wheelchair  accessible. There are restrooms on site.  

Sponsored by The Boston Birding Festival 

Yellow Warbler
The Yellow Warbler is one of the earliest warblers to arrive during spring migration. Look for them in low trees and shrubs around the edges of damp fields.

SATURDAY MAY 4 2024 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Danehy Park BIODIVERSITY DAY

Question? Contact Jean Devine at jean@devinenativeplantings.com

Mourning Cloak Butterfly
The large and impressive Mourning Cloak butterfly is one of the earliest butterflies to emerge in spring.

On Saturday, May 4th from 11am to 3pm, join us as we honor the importance and power of biodiversity through birding tours, pollinator searches, interactive games and art-making for kids, and native plant workshops.

Experience sounds of nature and sensory spaces, live music performances, and free resources on native plants and biodiversity from local environmental organizations.

This event will take place near the Miyawaki Forest and the greenspace towards the Sherman St. entrance. Registration is not required. 

Registration is not required. Just come by!

Co-sponsored by: Native Plant Community Gardens, a Cambridge-based group organizing community-based pollinator gardens in Danehy Park and Biodiversity for a Livable Climate

Looking for More Earth DaY Happenings?

We've got it covered! Check out the new MHH365 Community Calendar.

Help us help you get the word out! 

If your organization offers Earth Day special events or volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, teams, and families to lend a hand, please let us know! 

CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESOURCES

We’ll share additional resources over the course of the year, If you have suggestions or would like to assist, please let us know.