Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Join park stewards and our partners The Trustees to help with landscape and ecosystem management atop the beautiful drumlins of World's End! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of the landscapes within Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.

Registration is required for this event. See "Day as a Park Steward" for what it's like to join us!

Directions: Please meet staff at the entrance to World's End (165 Martin's Lane, Hingham, MA). Parking is available, but carpooling is strongly encouraged to reduce the number of cars in the lot. The entrance is also a one mile walk from the Nantasket Junction stop on the Greenbush commuter rail line. We will send more information to registrants about parking and carpooling prior to the event. Please reach out to the site contact from this listing if you have any concerns or questions about getting to the worksite from the greater Boston area.

What to wear: Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, closed-toe shoes, and layers for the weather. Conditions can be unpredictable so please monitor the weather in the days leading up to the event and dress appropriately. 

What to bring: Please bring a lunch and plenty of water in a reusable water bottle. Sunscreen and a hat are always recommended. Tools, gloves, and PPE will be provided. 

Please note: This event will run rain or shine, however, it may be cancelled due to severe weather. Location is subject to change. Information will be shared immediately about any changes.  

If you are under 18 and interested in volunteering, please contact me directly (Kristina_Bergquist@nps.gov) as we have special guidance and volunteer.gov does not allow minor applications

Join National Park Rangers and local naturalists to discover how alive the harbor is in the winter!

Learn about and observe the animals who make their wintertime home in the Boston Harbor on this year’s Winter Wildlife Cruise! Grab your camera, binoculars, and hop aboard the ferry with local naturalists on this curated 3-hour cruise. Naturalists include representatives from the National Park Service and more!

The adventure begins at Long Wharf, just steps from the New England Aquarium, the North End, Faneuil Hall and other popular Boston landmarks.

BOARDING: 10:30am
DEPARTURE: 11:00am

*Ferry departs promptly at 11am. Late boarding is not permitted.*

• Professional, knowledgeable naturalists on board
• Outdoor viewing decks and indoor spaces with large windows
• Ample indoor seating
• Light snacks & refreshments available for purchase
• High-speed heated ferry

This program will be held rain or shine, unless weather is inclement or severe enough to threaten visitor safety. We encourage all visitors to watch the weather closely, plan ahead to come prepared for potentially rainy or windy conditions. In case of postponement, the Winter Wildlife cruise will take place on Saturday February 21, 2026, operating on the same schedule.

Come learn about the siege and its impacts on the harbor front communities of Boston!

This program is presented by the National Park Service and Boston Harbor Now as a part of our three-part Revolutionary Harbor lecture series.

Following the battles at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, Boston became the center of a quickly developing war between rebelling colonists and the forces of the British government. Colonial militia from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island formed an Army of New England to surround and contain the British forces occupying Boston. Over the course of the next 11 months, both sides engaged in what became known as the Siege of Boston. Join the National Park Service’s Savannah Rose as she explores the impact of the Siege on Boston’s harbor front communities and the city’s collective memory and memorialization of those historic months.

Join National Park Rangers and local naturalists to discover how alive the harbor is in the winter!

Learn about and observe the animals who make their wintertime home in the Boston Harbor on this year’s Winter Wildlife Cruise! Grab your camera, binoculars, and hop aboard the ferry with local naturalists on this curated 3-hour cruise. Naturalists include representatives from the National Park Service and more!

The adventure begins at Long Wharf, just steps from the New England Aquarium, the North End, Faneuil Hall and other popular Boston landmarks.

BOARDING: 10:30am
DEPARTURE: 11:00am

*Ferry departs promptly at 11am. Late boarding is not permitted.*

• Professional, knowledgeable naturalists on board
• Outdoor viewing decks and indoor spaces with large windows
• Ample indoor seating
• Light snacks & refreshments available for purchase
• High-speed heated ferry

This program will be held rain or shine, unless weather is inclement or severe enough to threaten visitor safety. We encourage all visitors to watch the weather closely, plan ahead to come prepared for potentially rainy or windy conditions. 

Join park stewards and our partners The Trustees to help with landscape and ecosystem management atop the beautiful drumlins of World's End! As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of the landscapes within Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.

Registration is required for this event. See "Day as a Park Steward" for what it's like to join us!

Directions: Please meet staff at the entrance to World's End (165 Martin's Lane, Hingham, MA). Parking is available, but carpooling is strongly encouraged to reduce the number of cars in the lot. The entrance is also a one mile walk from the Nantasket Junction stop on the Greenbush commuter rail line. We will send more information to registrants about parking and carpooling prior to the event. Please reach out to the site contact from this listing if you have any concerns or questions about getting to the worksite from the greater Boston area.

What to wear: Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, closed-toe shoes, and layers for the weather. Conditions can be unpredictable so please monitor the weather in the days leading up to the event and dress appropriately. 

What to bring: Please bring a lunch and plenty of water in a reusable water bottle. Sunscreen and a hat are always recommended. Tools, gloves, and PPE will be provided. 

Please note: This event will run rain or shine, however, it may be cancelled due to severe weather. Location is subject to change. Information will be shared immediately about any changes.  

If you are under 18 and interested in volunteering, please contact me directly (Kristina_Bergquist@nps.gov) as we have special guidance and volunteer.gov does not allow minor applications

This is a regular meeting of the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership, which includes representatives from a range of federal, state, city, and nonprofit agencies. All members of the public are welcome to attend and provide input.

Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Location: Virtual via videoconference
Meeting Agenda
3:00 Call to Order, Fred Laskey, Chairman
3:02 Videoconferencing and Meeting Information, PhuongDuy Tran, Boston Harbor Now
3:05 Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 18, 2025
3:06 Boston Harbor Waterfront Resiliency Planning- Jackson Plumlee and Brie Hensold,
Agency Landscape + Planning, Delaney Morris-Landry, Boston Planning
3:30 Partner Roundtable Report-Out
4:00 Public Input
Adjourn

Come learn about coastal community resilience in Boston!

Join Elisa Guerrero, the Stone Living Lab’s Community Engagement Manager, to learn about coastal community resilience in Boston. Elisa will explore the work being undertaken at the Stone Living Lab and at local and state levels to create resilient waterfront communities throughout Boston. She will offer context on how Boston’s coastline has changed over time and some of the factors, like major storms and sea level rise, that continue to impact the changing coastline and communities today.

Coastal Community Resilience in Boston
April 16, 2026 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Leventhal Room (Boston Harbor Hotel)
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston MA 02210

The Leventhal Room is accessible by walking through the hotel’s large exterior arch (passed 50 Rowes Wharf and 30 Rowes Wharf) and turning left. The room is not accessible from the lobby or the interior of the Boston Harbor Hotel.

Registration is required for this event.

This program is presented by the National Park Service and Boston Harbor Now as a part of our Revolutionary Harbor lecture series.

This is a regular meeting of the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership, which includes representatives from a range of federal, state, city, and nonprofit agencies. All members of the public are welcome to attend and provide input.

Agenda to come

Join park stewards and our partners The Trustees to help with landscape and ecosystem management atop the beautiful drumlins of World's End! 

As we work together to enhance habitat for native birds, insects, trees, and wildflowers, we'll explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of the landscapes within Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.

Registration is required for this event. See "Day as a Park Steward" for what it's like to join us!

Directions: Please meet staff at the entrance to World's End (165 Martin's Lane, Hingham, MA). Parking is available, but carpooling is strongly encouraged to reduce the number of cars in the lot. The entrance is also a one mile walk from the Nantasket Junction stop on the Greenbush commuter rail line. We will send more information to registrants about parking and carpooling prior to the event. Please reach out to the site contact from this listing if you have any concerns or questions about getting to the worksite from the greater Boston area.

What to wear: Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, closed-toe shoes, and layers for the weather. Conditions can be unpredictable so please monitor the weather in the days leading up to the event and dress appropriately. 

What to bring: Please bring a lunch and plenty of water in a reusable water bottle. Sunscreen and a hat are always recommended. Tools, gloves, and PPE will be provided. 

Please note: This event will run rain or shine, however, it may be cancelled due to severe weather. Location is subject to change. Information will be shared immediately about any changes. 

If you are under 18 and interested in volunteering, please contact me directly (Kristina_Bergquist@nps.gov) as we have special guidance and volunteer.gov does not allow minor applications

Voyage through maritime history with a special three-lighthouse tour featuring close-up views of Long Island Light, Graves Light, and Boston Light – America’s first light station.

Delve into history as you travel to the edge of Boston Harbor on an exciting 2-hour cruise and encounter three iconic lighthouses, and enjoy onboard narration provided by Boston Harbor Islands park staff and volunteers from the United States Coast Guard. Learn about the maritime traditions of Boston Harbor, enjoy unforgettable views of the park and city, and experience one of the most unique and historically significant ports in the country.

Tours depart from the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway (across from the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel and next to the Greenway Carousel). Please arrive *at least* 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in. A Park Ranger will guide visitors to the dock 15 minutes prior to departure.

This cruise has a capacity of 75 passengers – for a group buyout for a private experience or discounted rates for groups of 25 or more reach out to activations@bostonharbor.org

There is is no public access to Little Brewster Island or Boston Light due to ongoing maintenance following winter storms. Weather and sea conditions can occasionally force cancellations. Please check your email or voicemail before arriving for your trip.

Food and water are not available on the boat. Plan to bring your own food and drink. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and vaping are not permitted on the cruise.