1. All programs are free and open to the public. Bring water, use sunscreen, dress in comfortable layers, and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations upon advance request. For more information call 781-656-1485 or visit the Website.

Parking fees apply along Revere Beach Boulevard.  Check out the details at Street Parking Program.

Creatures of the Seas and Sands Table
Every Thursday & Friday in July & August 1:00p.m.-3:30pm
Learn about the fascinating and important creatures that depend on the sea and sand for survival at this station. Appropriate for all ages. Drop in any time. Meet on the lawns at Eliot Circle, look for the signs “Public Program Today.”

Mindfulness in Nature
Fridays & Saturdays, August 13 & 14, 27 & 28, 8:00am & 9:00am
Experience the beauty and stillness of nature. Use your senses in nature to amplify your peace, creativity, and health. Join a 45 min activity at each session on the 2nd and 4th Friday & Saturday of the month. Be prepared for sitting and walking short distances. Appropriate for adults and teens but all ages are welcome. Bring a small blanket or pad to sit on. Participants are welcome to attend both time slots. Meet on the lawns at Eliot Circle, look for the signs “Public Program Today.”

Shorebird and Seabird Discovery Table
Every Saturday in July & August 1:00 p.m.–3:30 pm
Learn about the fascinating shorebirds and seabirds that make Revere Beach their home at this activity station in conjunction with the StoryWalk®. Appropriate for all ages. Drop in any time. Meet on the lawns at Eliot Circle, look for the signs “Public Program Today.”

StoryWalk® Piping Plover Summer
Every Saturday in July & August 1:00–3:30 pm
Read a story with your child during your self-guided walk at Revere beach! Discover the secrets of this protected shorebird which nests on beaches in the State of Massachusetts. Appropriate for families with young children. Drop in any time. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. Meet on the lawns at Eliot Circle, look for the signs “Public Program Today.”

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
August 2021 Events at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Vicinity
Saturday, August 7 & 21 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Meets every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month throughout the year except on State Holidays. Both beginner and advance birders will enjoy discovering & learning about the fascinating birds of Belle Isle Marsh and vicinity. Belle Isle Marsh is a restored wildlife habitat that attracts a yearly count of 265 species of birds. Insect repellent is strongly recommended. Be prepared to travel by car or bicycle for up to 8 miles round trip to Winthrop beach, a known birding hotspot, and expect to be on your feet and walking for about a half mile. Appropriate for adults and teens but all ages are welcome. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh. Meet in the parking lot, at 1399 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA.

Winthrop Shore Reservation at Short Beach
August 2021 Events at Short Beach:  Tidepool Discovery
Wednesday August 18   1:30-2:30 p.m.
Discover and learn about the fascinating plants and animals of the tidepool and why we should care for both these fragile creatures and the tidepool that represents their home. Nets will be provided for brief capture and release of the tidepool creatures. Be prepared for slippery rocks and for getting your feet wet. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh. Meet beachside on the sidewalk at 1199 Winthrop Ave, Revere, MA on the border between the City of Revere and Town of Winthrop.

Please email Matthew Nash, DCR/Revere Visitor Services Supervisor, or call him at (781) 656-1485  if you have any questions.

Highland Street Foundation is pleased to announce August Adventures, a calendar of FREE activities taking place during the month of August. Each day, there will be one museum, zoo, nature sanctuary, or event offered with no admission fee. We are excited to continue the tradition of free access in partnership with some of our amazing cultural institutions throughout Massachusetts.

This is our collective way of saying “Welcome Back” to the community!

Please note that many of the sites have limited capacity and require advance registration. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you do register and cannot make it, please let the organization know so they can open it up to others. For more information, please visit www.highlandstreet.org.

We are reaching out because we’re working on a public health campaign in Chelsea regarding the safety of consuming fish caught from the Lower Mystic River. It’s critical information because eating the wrong species of fish can make people sick and put their families at risk.

Our website (in English and Spanish) outlines the species of fish that are safe to catch and eat, includes a video (again in Spanish and English) plus additional sites for safe fishing, and we ask that you please share these resources with your community. 

We have postcards available in English, Spanish, and Cantonese with this fish advisory information. We are happy to send you copies of these if you would like to have them to share with your community. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Thank you,

The Mystic River Watershed

Mikhail Yarovoy as Romeo, Emma Laird as Juliet   (Photo: Danielle Fauteux Jacques)

The age-old vendetta between the Capulets and the Montagues erupts this August in Chelsea Square. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy will be staged in the streets, parks, and by the fountain, as well as in the windows of the Chelsea Theatre Works. Audiences will move with and be creators of the action of this immersive production.

Interested In Volunteering? See links below for Sign Up

Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste. A great and safe way to clean out your home!

Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 9 am – 1 pm.
Parking lot at the Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex (300 Crescent Ave). Proof of residency is required.