Volleyball Court at Danehy Park
Creating an outdoor volleyball court would be an exciting addition to the city, especially since there is not currently an outdoor court in all of Cambridge! The court would have sand and a sturdy net for three-season usage.
CPL Nature Club - Alewife Afternoon Nature Walk (O'Neill)
Come explore the nature in our urban backyard! We will take a leisurely walk as we observe and learn together about the animals and plants at Alewife Reservation. You are welcome to bring binoculars, magnifying glasses or any other observational tool.
The walk will meet at the stone benches by the wetland boardwalk. The paths and boardwalks are well maintained but can be muddy in places.
Limited free parking is available in the Alewife Reservation lot on Acorn Drive.
In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Registration is helpful but not required.
For more information call the O’Neill Branch at 617-349-4023.
2025 City Manager Performance Review
This is the third year Cambridge has conducted a City Manager Performance Review, which is an important commitment to transparency and accountability. This next step will be followed by the City Council’s formal evaluation delivered at a Special City Council Meeting in December.
Summer Reading: A Closer Look at the Forbes Pigment Collection (Harvard Art Museums)
Join Conservation Coordinator Alison Cariens for a closer look at pigments in the famed Forbes Pigment Collection at the Harvard Art Museums.
This event will take place at the Harvard Art Museums. Registration is required but does not guarantee entry. By registering here, you are joining the pool of interested patrons. From this pool, eight names will be drawn randomly. All registrants, whether selected to attend or not, will be notified of their status one week in advance. Approved participants will be provided with location details prior to the tour.
Black Men’s Mental Health Series
Join us for a three-part series on Black men’s mental health! Thursdays, April 16, and 30 at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sessions will be held at Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge.
Cambridge Young Authors' Squad - CYAS with guest author Patrick Joyce (O'Neill)
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing. There will be time for share-outs/workshopping, as well as group or solo writing. Snacks are provided!
This week we will be joined by guest author Patrick Joyce, author of Back in the USSR and Strawberry Fields.
If you are attending for the first time, registration is helpful, but not required.
Gardening for Biodiversity: Supporting Pollinators, Birds and Other Species with Native Plants (Main/Virtual)
Learn how to restore biodiversity and help slow climate change — while creating a beautiful garden! Join Amy Meltzer as we discuss the following:
The current biodiversity crisis
The shared evolutionary history among native birds, insects and plants
How your support of those relationships are necessary for the species' survival
How your garden can support biodiversity
How you can help our Cambridge public plantings thrive
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. The in-person event will take place in the Learning Lab.
Men’s Mental Health Series
Join us for a three-part series on men’s mental health! Thursdays, April 2, 16, and 30 at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The sessions will be held at Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge.