This land is your land–so grab your gloves, don your hat, and dig into our fun & eco-friendly volunteer gardening program.
About the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division
About the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division
The Public Space & Urban Forestry (PSUF) Division’s mission is to plan, construct, and steward the public realm to promote environmental and public health vitality through the City’s network of public spaces and urban forest. Our core values include: public service, environmental stewardship, progress, teamwork and professionalism.
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Programs & Initiatives
Our Urban Ag program brought first Urban Ag Ordinance in New England, the Urban Ag Ambassadors program, new farms, and more.
ArtFarm is Somerville’s proposal for a self-sustaining art and urban agriculture laboratory designed to foster community engagement and creativity.
Help us stop black swallow-wort and other unwanted plants.
A proactive Parks Tree Health Program focusing on Somerville-owned parks and delivering the best arboreal practices to promote healthy tree growth.
In an effort to promote the health of the existing trees in the City of Somerville, this program focuses on pruning all of the young trees in the City
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Stay Safe in the Heat This Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Boston metro region this Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, and community members are urged to take precautions. High temperatures and significant humidity are expected on both days.
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Brown School Play Area Public Meeting, March 22
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 6 City Councilor Lance Davis invite you to a virtual informational meeting where City staff will share updates about the play area at the Benjamin Brown School.
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Community Garden Coordinator Sought
The City of Somerville has an opening for our citywide Community Garden Coordinator position. In this role, you will be the liaison between each of the 11 Community Gardens and the City. The role receives a $500 annual stipend paid quarterly.
Full responsibilities include:
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Conway Park Athletic Field Ribbon Cutting, December 9
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Conway Park athletic field on Thursday, December 9, at 1 p.m.
Programs & Initiatives
This land is your land–so grab your gloves, don your hat, and dig into our fun & eco-friendly volunteer gardening program.
Our Urban Ag program brought first Urban Ag Ordinance in New England, the Urban Ag Ambassadors program, new farms, and more.
ArtFarm is Somerville’s proposal for a self-sustaining art and urban agriculture laboratory designed to foster community engagement and creativity.
Help us stop black swallow-wort and other unwanted plants.
A proactive Parks Tree Health Program focusing on Somerville-owned parks and delivering the best arboreal practices to promote healthy tree growth.
In an effort to promote the health of the existing trees in the City of Somerville, this program focuses on pruning all of the young trees in the City
Related News
-
Stay Safe in the Heat This Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Boston metro region this Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, and community members are urged to take precautions. High temperatures and significant humidity are expected on both days.
-
Brown School Play Area Public Meeting, March 22
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 6 City Councilor Lance Davis invite you to a virtual informational meeting where City staff will share updates about the play area at the Benjamin Brown School.
-
Community Garden Coordinator Sought
The City of Somerville has an opening for our citywide Community Garden Coordinator position. In this role, you will be the liaison between each of the 11 Community Gardens and the City. The role receives a $500 annual stipend paid quarterly.
Full responsibilities include:
-
Conway Park Athletic Field Ribbon Cutting, December 9
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Conway Park athletic field on Thursday, December 9, at 1 p.m.