Georges Island is open to visitors again! The water main is fixed and the island is ready for the summer season. Ferry service starts tomorrow, Friday May 15! Check the link in our bio for details!
On Saturday, we honored the life of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an avid fisherman and community member in Massachusetts. Eric was a driven young man, on track to graduate from the Isenberg School of Management at Umass Amherst and become a local business owner. He was also a MassAbility participant with a strong love for fishing and a passion for wildlife conservation in Western Mass.
We are grateful for the close collaboration with Governor Maura Healey's Office, the Department of Fish and Game, MassWildlife, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation to help us host an adaptive fishing festival to encourage individuals of all ages and abilities to learn how to fish and enjoy the outdoors.
Video Description: A compilation of clips from a rainy-day fishing event and memorial commemorating Eric. It looks lively and many people from the community came out to learn how to fish with easy-to-use equipment with the help of volunteers from around the area and members of the Pioneer Valley Boat and Surf Club to teach the younger generation how to get outside and enjoy fishing.
It’s almost here! This year’s Growing Wild for Pollinators big giveaway is May 29th! Find a participating nursery near you and pick up a FREE pair of pollinator friendly native plants and a packet of wildflower seeds! Check the link in our bio for details!
When Eric Tarpinian-Jachym’s life was cut far too short, it was clear he was on his way to do great things. Because, as his family and friends know, he already had.
Eric was an accomplished student with passions for business and politics — and an award-winning angler who cared deeply about his community and the people around him.
We were honored to work with @mass.wildlife , @massdcr , @massability_ma , the Pioneer Valley Boat and Surf Club, and Eric’s family to host the first annual Eric Tarpinian-Jachym Family Fishing Festival at Hampton Ponds State Park, one of his favorite places. We also presented Eric’s family with his well deserved diploma, and established a scholarship in his name for future @umass students.
A meaningful tribute to a young man who lived a truly meaningful life.
A big thanks to every one who has participated in a Park Serve Day event so far this year, especially the big day last Saturday! But there’s still more to come! Check the link in our bio for details on events you can participate in soon!
May is National Preservation Month! From cultural landmarks to designed landscapes, DCR’s properties tell the stories of our shared history. Discover how DCR staff preserve these places—from artifacts to artwork—and join us for special programs. Learn more at the link in bio.
Summer is coming! And while the urge to make your lawn look its best is strong, be sure to fertilize in a way that doesn’t impact and pollute your local watershed! Check the link in our bio to learn more about lawns and landscapes in your watershed!
The Neponset River Greenway now extends and extra mile from Tenean Beach to Morrissey Boulevard! Today we cut the ribbon on the extension of this beautiful multimodal trail which now extends about nine miles thanks to the decades-long efforts of DCR, MassDOT, the Fort Norfolk and Savin Hill neighborhood groups, local officials, and the Neponset River Watershed Association and Greenway Council!
Girl Scouts! Who's ready to get outside? 🌱 East Boston Troop 70033 recently visited Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, learning about marsh habitats, bird migration, and why this place is so special.
Inspired to keep the adventure going? 💚Join Massachusetts' Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for the 20th anniversary of Park Serve Day (May 2-June 6) and get hands-on experience caring for parks across the state! 🙌 Bring your family, your troop, or your friends, and make a real impact while having fun outdoors!
See you there? 👀 Check out our profile 🔗 for more information!
It’s the 20th anniversary of Park Serve Day and we’d love to see you at your favorite park, helping steward your public lands! Check the link with this video for details.
Ever wonder what that floating patch of green in the Charles River is? It’s the Charles River Conservancy’s floating wetland and it’s just returned to its mooring for the season! Learn about how this unique feature helps increase biodiversity and support local ecological changes. And check the link in our bio for more information!
