Lend a hand for DCR Park Serve Day with Blue Hills trailwork. Join the Friends of Blue Hills to help clear the trails. Activities may involve raking, digging out water bars and culverts, cutting branches or removing invasive plants. Includes a hike to the work sites. Wear long pants and gloves. Tools, water, snacks and lunch provided. Info at trailsprogram@friendsofthebluehills.org.

As part of the Boston City Nature Challenge, you can also bring your phone and help identify plant and animal species as part of an effort to better understand the Boston-area’s natural diversity.  Learn more about the Challenge.