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Boston Nature Center, Mattapan

2024: A Year of Growth and Community at BNC

February 20, 2025

2024 was another fruitful year of growth at Boston Nature Center. 

Educational initiatives flourished with full enrollment in Pathways to Nature preschool and successful implementation of Growing with STEM in Boston Public Schools.  

The GreenUp Resilient Schoolyards program enhanced educational reach across more BPS schools than ever before. Willow Tree Youth Leaders focused on climate action throughout the school year, educating peers through community projects, and weaving education through community engagement, public programs, and camp.  

Vacation programs, summer camps in Mattapan and Hyde Park, and Summer Discoveries programs connected thousands of youths with nature. We’re proud to continue to reach diverse communities through educational programming, strengthened by our ongoing partnership with the City of Boston.  

The sanctuary thrives because of our supporters, volunteers, Sanctuary Committee, staff, city-wide partners, and our extensive community of gardeners, program participants, and visitors. Your commitment makes BNC an invaluable community resource. We’re excited to see what 2025 brings, and hope you’ll come along with us for the journey. 

Read the full year in review below.

download BNC Year in Review 2024 (10.9 MB)