The Boston Parks and Recreation Department revives its Forever Young Program to offer indoor winter activities for the city's seniors, promoting fitness and social engagement.

Boston's Chinatown introduces above-ground tree planters as a greening solution due to sidewalk and utility constraints, backed by the City's Urban Forestry Division and Office of Climate Resilience.

Boston's Walsh Playground has been renovated with a $4 million investment, adding new sports courts and a splash pad, and celebrating its reopening with local officials and the community.

Boston's "Boston Blooms with Daffodils" initiative offers 15,000 free daffodil bulbs to community groups for citywide planting. Registration closes September 28; pick-up is October 28 and November 4.

Codman Square Park in Dorchester was revitalized with a $1.1 million investment, featuring climate-resilient and accessibility upgrades and introducing a new sculpture reflecting cultural diversity. Mayor Michelle Wu inaugurated the renovated park.

Boston Mayor Wu and parks officials announced a major renovation of Chandler Pond, with completed phase one focusing on ecological improvements and shoreline stabilization.

Massachusetts faces an invasion by the Spotted Lanternfly, an insect that threatens over 100 plant species and is present in over 50 cities. The MDAR encourages management efforts to curb its spread.

The SHADE project in Sennott Park, led by teens, created a multifunctional space for socializing and mental health support, featuring a "Halo" light for safety.

Boston unveils new cricket fields at Harambee Park, with Mayor Wu and local Caribbean community members celebrating the $2.4 million upgrade that includes floodlit competition field and practice area.

Rare manatee spotted in Mashpee, Massachusetts, first sighting in nearly a decade, drawing local attention and concern for the animal's well-being in the cool New England waters.

Cicadas have emerged on Cape Cod after 17 years underground, and researchers at WHOI are studying them as indicators of mercury pollution in the environment.

The first great white shark of the season was spotted off Nantucket, Massachusetts, confirmed by a seal attack. Beachgoers are advised to be 'shark smart' for safety.

Brood XIV cicadas are set to emerge in Massachusetts after 17 years underground, with their loud buzzing and benign nature toward trees and humans. Specialists discuss potential climate change impacts on their cycles.