Baker-Polito Administration Encourages Residents to Get Outdoors for “Go Green on Black Friday” Hikes

by Marina Jokic Comment Closed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 24, 2020 BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that on Friday, November 27, 2020, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will recommend six different hikes as part of the agency’s annual “Go Green on Black Friday” campaign, which encourages residents and visitors to venture outdoors and enjoy the natural resources of the Commonwealth on the day after Thanksgiving. All hikes will range between one and five miles. “Massachusetts has a first class state parks system, and ‘Go Green on Black Friday’ hikes are an excellent way for frequent park users and newcomers to skip the Black Friday frenzy, and spend quality time outdoors,” said DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery. “The Baker-Polito Administration is pleased to continue this long standing tradition and offer opportunities for healthy outdoor activity for residents the day after Thanksgiving.” The difficulty of DCR’s “Go Green on Black Friday” hikes range from light to moderately strenuous, and are recommended for families with children ages ten and older. Hikers...
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The Muddy River Restoration Project Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee announces Phase 2 of its River Restoration Project

The Muddy River Restoration Project Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee announces Phase 2 of its River Restoration Project

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Our Muddy Community MeetingPHASE 2: SUMMER 2020CONSTRUCTION PREVIEWTUESDAY, JUNE 30, 20206-7PMA virtual presentation via ZoomFREE EVENT! REGISTER: ourmuddy-summer2020.eventbrite.com With Phase 2 of the Muddy River Restoration Project set to begin in early July, we invite you to join us for a virtual pre-construction tour. The presenters will provide information about what we can expect to see on the ground this summer and beyond. Presenters:Jennifer Flanagan, Project Manager for the US Army Corps of Engineers, New EnglandKyle Merlosky, Project Manager for Charter ConstructionThe Phase 2: Summer 2020 Community Meeting will preview summer construction priorities, work area locations, and schedules—and look ahead to plans for the fall. We invite you to submit your questions for our speakers in the Eventbrite registration page. About the Project:The Muddy River Flood Risk Management Project has been undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (N.E. District), with the support of the local non-federal sponsors, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, City of Boston, and Town of Brookline....
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DCR Announces Family-Friendly School Vacation Programming

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BOSTON — The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced that the agency will offer more than 90 family-friendly programs throughout the Massachusetts state parks system during the traditional February school vacation week. Programming starts on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Children and their families will have the opportunity to enjoy guided experiences or to create a park adventure on their own. The wide-ranging selection of programs include guided hikes, wildlife observation opportunities, crafting activities, games, stories, and more. A full list of activities and programming can be found on the DCR’s website.  “Winter is an excellent time for individuals and families to get outdoors and experience the programming DCR has to offer across the Commonwealth,” said Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Jim Montgomery. “The Baker-Polito Administration continues to increase both access within our state parks system and opportunities for the public to enjoy the many resources available to them.”In addition to the school vacation week programming, DCR will continue to offer its normal recreational and interpretive programing, as well as adaptive programming through the...
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