Seed to Tree: A Tour of the Dana Greenhouses May 2, 1:00-1:45pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=69355 Almost all of the plants in the Arboretum begin their lives in the Dana Greenhouses. Join greenhouse staff for a behind-the-scenes look of the greenhouse growing process, from seed to sprout to seedling to tree.

Everyone is warmly invited to join us for the monthly Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter on Thursday, May 4, from 5:30-6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre Street. In lieu of a speaker this month, we will share stories of a very few of the people whose lives have been taken from them by racist violence. Please join us as we stand in witness for…

Lilac Tours May 6 – May 13, various times https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=69384 Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join Chris McArdle and other docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs, enjoy their scents, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection.

Meandering Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature May 6, 9:00am-11:00am https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=69576 Nature has the power to evoke calm and beauty. This two hour immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum is an opportunity to step out of our hectic lives. Participants will be invited to meander through the arboretum, with occasional stops for guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. This will be a guided experience with some periods of silence.…

Friends of the Jamaica Plain Library  Spring Book Sale  Thursday, May 11  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Friday, May 12  9:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Saturday, May 13  9:30 AM - 4:00 PM  $2 Hardbacks & $1 Paperbacks No Scanners and No Saving Books  30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

Lilac Sunday May 14, 10:00am–3:00pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/lilacs-at-the-arnold-arboretum/ Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned collection of over 400 lilacs. Visit for tours with Arboretum experts, hands-on children’s programming, and more. Pack a picnic and make your way to the lilac collection on Bussey Hill Road. Picnicking in the Arboretum landscape is permitted on this day only.

Lilac Tour for Wheelchair Users May 17, 3:00pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=70762 Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join docent Chris McArdle for a lilac tour designed to be accessible for wheelchair users.

Saturday, May 20th from 12:00-4:00 pm Franklin Park Playstead, 25 Pierpont Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 It’s opening day in Franklin Park! Don’t miss out on this 50-year-old tradition.  Bikes to try for younger kids with Countdown to Kindergarten Make a kite with Kite Team Haiti, buy one, or bring your own! Bicycle repair station by REI Free bike helmets from Children’s Hospital Food trucks Biking, walking, and transit are encouraged! Parking is limited. By Bus:…

JPNDC's Annual Meeting. RSVP here. Food trucks, community awards, art activities, petting zoo, ice cream truck and more.

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy will be hosting a variety of free events for all to discover and enjoy the parks this summer season. Enjoy nature-based learning, family activities, nature games and more. For Ages 15-18: At Jamaica Pond on May 20 from 1-3pm