Environmental Education

The Environmental Education Division offers year-round programs for all ages and strives to meet the outdoor adventure and educational needs of the diverse community of Brookline. View our registration page online for up-to-date activity offerings.

Fall

  • Family Night Hikes, Geocaching & Orienteering Programs, and Guided Nature Walks
  • Early Release Youth Hikes
  • Monthly Youth Hikes

Winter

  • Family Night Hikes, Geocaching & Orienteering Programs, and Guided Nature Walks
  • Moonlight Family  Snowshoeing
  • Youth Winter Adventures School Break Programs

Spring & Summer

  • Family Fishing Festival
  • Family Campout at Larz Anderson
  • Family Night Hikes, Geocaching & Orienteering Programs, and Guided Nature Walks
  • Monthly Youth Hikes
  • Eco- and Geo-Explorers School Break Programs
  • Nature Camp

Environmental Education Center

Many nature programs are based at the Brookline Environmental Education Center (BEEC), located at Soule Park (654 Hammond St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467). BEEC features a comfortable, interactive learning space for up to 16 children, outdoor bird feeders, and a garden which participants take part in caring for.

Private Program Offerings

Based on availability, our Environmental Education Leader is able to lead private programs for Scouts, school groups, and more! These programs include Night Hikes, Geocaching, and more! Call (617) 730-2069 for more information and availability.

BEEC