BERDO Fest will serve as a central hub for BERDO building owners and property managers to meet and build connections with experts and professionals across the building decarbonization ecosystem. Participants will also have a chance to learn about projects that the City is recognizing as leading in building decarbonization.

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their time, tools, and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

• Useful tools and parts, if you have them

• A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful

• A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in becoming a Fixit Coach yourself? Come lend a hand.

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their time, tools, and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Artisans Asylum to host one of these events.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

• Useful tools and parts, if you have them

• A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful

• A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in becoming a Fixit Coach yourself? Come lend a hand.

We will be hosting an in-person event at the East Boston Public Library to focus on our Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study progress in East Boston. Participants can expect to receive:

• an introduction to the City and Federal teams

• background from "Climate Ready Boston" in East Boston and update on ongoing projects

• report out of USACE study steps and progress

• an opportunity to ask questions

• information about how to provide feedback and next steps

We will be providing Spanish language translation services, food, and childcare is available upon request. Use the link below to register for the event and visit the Project Page for more information about our USACE partnership.

Ecosistema Urbano, Pao Arts Center, and the Greenway invite you to the opening celebration of PlanTable at Chin Park.  Bring the whole family to explore this unique installation that provides both a refuge from the heat for people, as well as pollinators also threatened by rising temperatures.  Enjoy climate and plant related interactive activities for all ages and meet the creators and partners of this project. 

Read more about PlanTable

Rain Date: Saturday, August 16 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Register for the virtual meeting

We will be honoring our 2024-2025 grantees on Thursday, August 14, from 2-3 pm at the Marshall Community Center (35 Westville St, Boston, MA, 02124).

For more information about Urban Ag Week, head to Mass.gov to view the Urban Agriculture Week Calendar for more events taking place throughout the state!