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Let’s plant 100 trees around Cambridge to combat heat, provide shade cover, and reduce carbon emissions all while contributing to a healthier, happier Cambridge.

Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. Are you ready to play a critical role in shaping Cambridge’s civic landscape? Apply today at Cambridgema.gov/Apply.

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held October 17, 2019

City to Plant Third Miyawaki Miniforest at Peabody Elementary School.

Join the City, in partnership with Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate), in planting its third Miyawaki miniforest on the grounds of the Peabody Elementary School.

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held November 17, 2020

Effective March 11th, 2019, an amended City Ordinance restricts removal of “significant trees” on private property.

Install 10 shaded benches with solar power charging stations around Cambridge. This project will improve the daily quality of life for pedestrians. These solar benches will allow people to sit out of the sun and charge their electronic devices.

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held April 10, 2019

As part of the Goldstar Mothers Park Court Renovation Project, the City conducted routine environmental testing, which identified some soil contamination that will require revised construction plans.