Planting daffodil bulbs, painting park benches, removing invasive species and trimming brush, and reclaiming parkland: every year, the Charles River Conservancy brings over 2,500 volunteers out to perform vital maintenance work and build permanent improvements in the Parklands.
Since 2002, over 16,000 Conservancy Volunteers have contributed over $1 million of donated labor to improve the health, safety, and beauty of the Charles River Parklands.
We welcome schools, civic and religious groups, individuals and corporations looking to give back to their community with a Work Day along the Charles. This is a great way to get outside and have fun working with your friends and neighbors, meet new people, and help restore the centerpiece of Greater Boston's park system!
Upcoming Open Volunteer Events
- Saturday, February 11th, 10AM-12:30PM- Join us for a morning of tree-pruning on the parklands. Location TBD. To RSVP, please email Danielle at dms@thecharles.org.
To volunteer, book a community service work day for yourself, your group or business, or schedule a visit to your classroom, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Danielle Stehlik at dms@thecharles.org or by phone at (617) 300-8173.
All projects are conducted in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and under the guidance of the local Conservation Commission.