News and Announcements

Massachusetts Expands Free Growing Wild Starter Kit Program to 27 Locations; DCR, MDAR, and MNLA Encourage Residents to ‘Pledge Your Garden’ and Help Restore Pollinator Habitats

State officials urge visitors to take safety precautions when enjoying state beaches and waterfronts

Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink will Receive New Roof

Candidates Can Earn $22-$27 An Hour; Lifeguards Needed for Somerville, Boston, Malden, Lawrence, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Watertown and Revere

DCR announced the agency has awarded more than $150,000 to 10 municipalities and nonprofit organizations to create, expand, and protect urban forests across the state.

Governor Healey encourages everyone to join DCR’s 19th Annual Park Serve Day this Saturday, DCR to Host Over 60 Volunteer Events at 40 Parks Across the State

Registration is Now Open for DCR’s 19th Annual Park Serve Day; Agency to Host Over 60 Volunteer Events at 40 Parks Across the State

68 Family-Friendly Programs at 13 Properties from April 19 to April 27, Including Guided Hikes, Birding, Crafting, and Scavenger Hunts

Program will Aim to Ensure the State’s Trail System is Resilient and Accessible for All to Enjoy for Years to Come

The Healey-Driscoll Administration, in coordination with the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, encourages all Massachusetts residents to know their flood risk and take steps to protect themselves and their homes.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced a response plan for the suppression of an outbreak of the southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis; SPB) on Washburn Island at the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

79 Family-Friendly Programs at 20 Properties from February 15 to February 25, Including Guided Hikes, Birding, Seal Watching, Crafting, and Maple Sugaring

Improvements to Edgewater Greenway, Kennedy Playground, Ryan Bathhouse, and Doyle Park will enhance access to the Neponset River for families and residents

Reservations for DCR’s 25 Campgrounds Open to the Public on February 19; Campers Can Book Up to Four Months in Advance of Arrival

Candidates can earn up to $27 plus up to $1,250 in bonuses; additional roles for park rangers, interpreters and more