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…

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.…

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.

Mothers Out Front - JP team is hosting a Green Living Tour on Saturday, May 20th from 1pm-4pm at 500 Centre Street (in the parking lot across from the Curley School) and beyond. Come see what your neighbors are doing to GO GREEN. Meet us for an electric vehicle show, electric bikes, green pop ups, composting, and an environmentally-friendly children’s activity. From there, get a map to homes that will showcase ways to live greener.…

Join in Taking the Steps to End Elder Isolation FriendshipWorks' 8th Annual Walk to End Elder Isolation A community fundraiser event on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Boston’s beautiful Jamaica Pond https://secure.qgiv.com/event/elderbration

These sessions will be led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and will provide a supportive and relaxing space to explore the benefits of mindfulness in the Emerald Necklace parks. Each session will include a guided meditation, movement practice, and time for reflection. At Pinebank Promontory overlooking Jamaica Pond. June 1 from 8-9am; June 8 from 8-9am; and June 18 from 6:30-7:30pm Website: Please check the website at www.emeraldnecklace.org/calendar for the most up-to-date details pertaining registration or weather…

Please join us for the June Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter on Thursday evening, June 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre St, JP.  This month marks the one year anniversary of the shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, and we will be reading short profiles of the victims, followed by a call and response saying of their names and a 20-minute…