Earth Celebrations Rallying for Pier 5 Park 2023


A Boston Fire Department representative engages with children and adults at a community event, discussing safety and well-being. The scene includes a demonstration setup with safety equipment and fire helmets.
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Illustration of marine animals holding signs advocating for ocean cleanliness, with a hand above them emphasizing their plight.

Discover more about the different types of marine debris, where it comes from, and the ways it impacts wildlife, habitats, and people. Get answers about garbage patches, and learn how you can make a difference and help solve the marine debris problem, whether you live on the coast, or hundreds of miles away!

An outdoor ice cream stand in the shape of a large milk bottle, featuring the Hood brand logo, located at the Boston Children's Museum.
A man wearing a bright yellow safety vest holds a small child who is drinking from a water bottle. They are both smiling, standing in front of a fence with greenery in the background.
Logo of Boston Water and Sewer Commission with a message about providing a water refill station.
A heron stands on a branch over a grassy area with golden hues, overlooking a body of water, alongside the Mass Audubon logo.
View of a marina with several boats docked alongside an overgrown concrete pier, with a skyline in the background.

The celebration is hosted at the foot of Bunker Hill, neighboring USS Constitution Museum, near the Korean War Memorial, at the Courageous Sailing Center and on the Freedom Trail offers Vast sky views to the Harbor Islands and the Boston skvline!

A graphic map showing the Greenway Crossroad area with water bodies and urban infrastructure.
Logo of Blue Institute Labs, featuring the word 'BLUE' in bold blue letters and 'INSTITUTE LABS' in lighter blue, with a stylized sunburst graphic.

Blue Institute Labs is a women owned public benefit corporation incubating and accelerating startups since 2017. We now have a bold vision to grow “BLUE” into a brick and mortar facility, creating a waterfront ocean technology innovation and startup incubation hub directly on Boston Harbor.

Image depicting a large collection of plastic bottles emphasizing the message to end plastic pollution.
Graphic illustrating the SPiRe sheet pile repair system from QuakeWrap, featuring a schematic design with text overlay.
QuakeWrap logo featuring a black and yellow design with the text 'QuakeWrap - Global Leaders in Repair of Marine Infrastructure with the most advanced systems for strengthening submerged piles, seawalls and bulkheads with minimal disruption of service.'
"e" inc. Summer Science Discovery Program promotional image featuring a globe, colorful text, and a yellow background with abstract shapes. Includes dates and topics for various weekly sessions: Insects, Primates, and Dinosaurs.

“e” inc. provides children, teens, and adults a scientific understanding of Earth’s biomes, resources, systems and the skills to protect the planet and live sustainably.

A colorful mural for Harvard Kent Elementary School displaying the school's name prominently in yellow letters, along with values such as Purpose, Responsibility, Individuality, Determination, and Engagement in blue letters on a grass area.
Two young women holding a colorful poster labeled 'PIER 5' that features various drawings and designs, standing outdoors with people in the background.

At the Harvard-Kent we focus on the whole child: academics, health and wellness, and character. Our Mission is to be a well respected, academically excellent, warm, and nurturing urban school that cultivates a diverse community of children to become lifelong learners and leaders.

Logo of Seaside Sustainability over a background of water with bubbles, promoting sustainability and ocean conservation.

Seaside Sustainability’s mission is passionately creating sustainable oceans and communities by educating through action.

Two individuals stand beside a large map displaying the site analysis for Pier 5 in Boston Harbor, highlighting scenic views and access points, while one holds a sign requesting access to Pier 5.

We depend on one another to bring out the best in one another to realize a safe, clean, environment for future generations. Bringing together communities to advance the capacity to make change!

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Logo of Friends of the Public Garden with a swan icon and autumn foliage background.

We envision the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall to be welcoming and accessible to all. We will care for these parks with vigilance and innovation, so that they offer the respite of the natural world and reflect the storied history of this land, our city, and our country.

Muscle Wall logo featuring the text 'MUSCLE WALL' with the words 'FLOOD', 'CONTAINMENT', and 'STORMWATER' below it.
Aerial view of large water storage ponds in an arid landscape, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a distant road.

Muscle Wall is an extremely diverse tool. Especially Floods. There are many applications that Muscle Wall has currently been used for, and many more that it could be used for. Take a look at some of the applications that Muscle Wall has been used for and contact us today about how we can help you use Muscle Wall for your application.

A person riding a bicycle on a scenic path alongside the Charles River, with lush greenery and a logo for Charles River Conservancy in the foreground.

The Conservancy strives to make the Charles River and its parks a well-maintained network of natural urban places that invite and engage all in their use and stewardship.

A group of white herons or egrets standing in shallow water surrounded by lush green marsh grasses.
Logo of Friends of Belle Isle Marsh featuring an illustration of a heron among tall grass.

Belle Isle Marsh is one of the last remaining salt marshes within Boston Harbor. “It is one of the most biologically significant habitats in Boston.” US Fish & Wildlife Service.

A close-up view of the TubeBarrier, an innovative nonstructural mobile flood barrier, which is partially submerged in water, showcasing its yellow and black design.

TubeBarrier is an innovative nonstructural mobile flood barrier.

Close-up view of a flood resilience barrier with 'ARK Climate Resilience' branding, showcasing gray concrete barriers secured in place, emphasizing climate resilience efforts.

ARK offers flood resilience solutions for a broad range of applications.
We research and source durable innovative products and services. We are an alliance of international experts fostering coopetition collaboration for mutually beneficial results for organizations and customer solutions.

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Logo of Ecodesign, featuring a circular design with a distinctive symbol and the word 'Ecodesign' in bold lettering on an orange background.
A green compost bin labeled for food waste, surrounded by blooming daffodils along a pathway.

The Inspectional Services Department administers and enforces building, housing, health, sanitation, and safety regulations mandated by City and State governments.

Various types of marine debris and their impacts on wildlife and communities.
Sailors in uniform standing by a fence with a banner supporting Pier 5 Public Park, featuring an illustration of the proposed park layout, with a view of water and boats in the background.
Logo of Seaside Sustainability featuring waves and arrows, symbolizing marine conservation efforts.
Two children playing with a large wooden block game, smiling at the camera. The background shows people and activity by the waterfront.
EarthDay.org logo featuring the text 'PLANET VS. PLASTICS' alongside a stylized letter 'e'.

EarthDay.org mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide.

Logo of the Pier 5 Association, featuring blue stripes and bold text.

Pier 5 Association is dedicated to socio-ecological justice, equity and saving a nature based sponge memorial public park vs condominiums amidst a massive population increase and diminishing canopy.

A diverse group of children joyfully engaging and reading together in a library setting, with bookshelves in the background, and the Boston Public Library logo overlaying the image.

Charlestown Branch of the BPL offers history researchers will find a strong collection, especially on the history of Charlestown and Boston. Children and families will enjoy our high-quality children’s collection.

Group of protesters holding signs for climate justice, with emphasis on the message 'Mothers Out Front' advocating for environmental change.

Mothers Out Front is founded on the conviction that there is no more powerful force for change than women mobilizing to protect their children. We know that when we come together for climate, racial, and social justice to tell our stories and share our dreams for our children, we cannot fail.

A group of diverse individuals wearing helmets and bright clothing stand with bicycles, smiling and waving amid greenery, celebrating the Mystic River Watershed Association's 2023 highlights.

Mystic River Watershed Assoc. vision is healthy, vibrant, and resilient Mystic River watershed for the benefit of all our community members.


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