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An area in Flagstaff Park is being converted to a meadow in the coming months in an attempt to allow more open areas of the City to be more natural. Adding natural areas to our parks and streetscapes will encourage a greater diversity of plant and insect species.

The Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10.0), reviewing, permitting and inspecting projects in or adjacent to Cambridge’s wetlands, floodplains and water bodies.

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held September 14, 2021

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held October 19, 2022

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held April 9, 2025

Meeting minutes of the Public Planting Committee meeting held September 30, 2020

The Green Ribbon Open Space Committee was appointed in 1999 to develop criteria for expanding and improving the city’s open space system.

Cancelled: Fresh Pond Day -- the Cambridge Water Department's annual festival-style celebration of water, community, and sustainability -- has unfortunately been cancelled due to the weather forecast.

Cambridge participates in regional transportation planning efforts. Learn more about planning, funding, and projects.

Squirrels are an abundant species worldwide. Cambridge residents may encounter squirrels more frequently during their two annual mating seasons, one in late January/February and another in late May/June.