Boston Nature Center Community Dinner & Year in Review

6:30-8:00 pm

Gather at the Boston Nature Center for an evening of good food, connection with neighbors, and meaningful conversation about everything we accomplished together this year. Over a shared meal, we'll explore the ongoing vital work of restoring our natural world and discuss an exciting opportunity to be part of a restoration project right here in our own backyard.

This free event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Boston Nature Center and the expanding, exciting work that we do. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to environmental conservation, you'll discover ways to get involved and make a tangible difference in our local ecosystem. 

Come hear stories from the field, meet fellow advocates for our green spaces, and find out how your participation—whether through volunteering, advocacy, or simply spreading the word—can help protect and restore the natural areas that make our neighborhood special.

This Year's Speaker

Alex Hackman, Mass Audubon’s Director of Ecological Restoration, leads a dedicated team working to restore and revitalize natural habitats across Massachusetts. From salt marshes to forests, wetlands to grasslands, their work helps rebuild resilient ecosystems that support native wildlife and benefit local communities. 

Alex will share inspiring stories of successful restoration projects from across the state, highlighting how these efforts are bringing back biodiversity, improving water quality, and creating healthier environments for both wildlife and people. He'll discuss the challenges and rewards of ecological restoration work and the exciting possibilities these projects hold for our future.

The Canterbury Brook Project

Closer to home, Alex will also introduce a potential restoration project right here at the Boston Nature Center. The Canterbury Brook and wetland has long been a topic of restoration dreams. Alex will discuss the historical channelization of the brook, its impact on the health of the adjacent wetland, and current challenges the sanctuary and surrounding communities face due to this channelization. 

In an exciting partnership with Massachusetts' Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, the City of Boston, Boston Water and Sewer Commission, and the Charles River Watershed Association, we are about to embark on a new journey. Together, we will begin a planning phase that will involve close collaboration with local residents, schools, faith groups, and community organizations to shape the future of the Canterbury Brook and wetland that serves both people and wildlife for generations to come.

Reserve your spot today and become part of the restoration story unfolding in our neighborhood.

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