Storm’s a comin’! So be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest updates about your local state park or parkway, before, during, and after the storm. bit.ly/DCRAlerts
21.02.2026 16:37 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at Fall River Heritage State Park. February 22, 2026. The Juneteenth Story. Time: 1:00-4:00pm. Host: Scott Haithe Link in bio for details.”
Come learn about the “Juneteenth Story” this Sunday from 1-4pm at the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park as part of our Black History Month programming! bit.ly/3ZppyLf
20.02.2026 15:24 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A picture graphic showing a roaring fireplace and a man and woman banding a small bird with the words “Breakheart Reservation every Saturday in February. Fireside chats. 10 AM Saturday, February 21 come meet Sean Riley - Stewardship Research Biologist and Lis Kernan - Shorebird Recovery Program Coordinator“
Learn about owls & the 5-year effort to band & track Norther saw-whet owls with Stewardship Research Biologist Sean Riley & Shorebird Recovery Program Coordinator Lis Kernan this Saturday at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus at 10 AM by the cozy fire! bit.ly/4kgqLxP
19.02.2026 12:50 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Learn the ins and outs of making maple syrup with Sherine from Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge! And check the link in our bio for a full list of programs at Blackstone to learn more with Sherine! bit.ly/BlackstoneHe...
18.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A graphic showing an animated bear roasting marshmallows over a campfire next to a tent in the woods with the words "DCR Camping is back! Reservation open Tomorrow”
Don’t forget - Reservations open TOMORROW at 9 AM for DCR campgrounds! Set your alarm and check the link for details on how to book your nature getaway! bit.ly/DCRcamping
17.02.2026 18:03 — 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at Fall River Heritage State Park. February 18, 2026. Community Kwanzaa Sewing Workshop 12:00pm to 3:00pm Link in bio for details.”
Celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of Ujima - collective work & responsibility - by learning sewing and embroidery techniques for a specially designed table runner! This Wednesday at Fall River Heritage State Park as part of Black History Month. For details: bit.ly/3ZppyLf
16.02.2026 15:28 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A fake Raya account for the Charles River Esplanade, which reads “looking for fireworks loves live music likes, long walks along the river, Arthur Fielder, and ringing my bicycle Belle at pedestrians“
A fake grinder profile for Beartown State Park that reads “looking for a smaller more dimmed state park parentheses not otter river it ended badly) likes, fishing, dislikes, catfish“
A fake OurTime profile for a pilgrim memorial state Park, which reads “400 years young have not had a date since Van Buren was in office. I lived by the sea! Interest: rocks transatlantic voyages Perry Como seagulls. Dislikes, loud noises littering seagulls.
14.02.2026 16:25 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A fake Tinder profile for the blue Hills reservation with the text “fall is my favorite looking for someone to go adventuring with. Just a city park who can state its country roots. You can find me listen to a little GBH on a hot girl”
A fake hinge profile displaying Mount Greylock State reservation with the tax quote you’ll get along with me if you enjoy lighthouses, have hiked some of the Appalachian Trail, are interested in hiking, snowmobiling, hunting mountain, biking, and drink, hot cocoa by the fire“
A fake bumble profile for borderland State Park that reads “let me paint you like a landscape, likes mansions art for her babies and a leash and lawn games. Dislikes the patriarchy. I’m a feminist. I’m looking for my next muse.“
A farmers only profile for great Brook Farm, which reads “got milk hell yeah! Enjoys making ice cream. My match, just want someone to wake up really really, really early with.“
Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry about finding love IN your state park, fall in love WITH your state park! 💕
14.02.2026 16:25 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Dillaway Thomas House. February 15, 2026. Crispus Attucks and Blacks in the American Revolution. Time: 1:00-4:00pm. Host: Richard Futrell & Samuel Pierce Link in bio for details.”
Join us for a discussion examining the role of Crispus Attucks and African Americans in the American Revolution Sunday at 1pm at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park as part of DCR’s Black History Month programming. bit.ly/3ZppyLf
13.02.2026 15:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A picture graphic showing a roaring fireplace and a woman in forestry clothes with the words “Breakheart Reservation every Saturday in February. Fireside chats. 10 AM Saturday, February 14 come meet Amelia Zani State Lands Management, forestry assistant“
Learn about love and forestry at this Saturday’s fireside chat with state lands management forestry assistant Amelia Zani. So come by Breakheart reservation in Saugus at 10 AM to learn by the warm fire. For the full schedule of speakers every Saturday morning this month. bit.ly/4kgqLxP
12.02.2026 12:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo graphic of two cartoon children in winter coats and hats. One with a backpack and the other with a pair of binoculars, exploring a photorealistic winter scene and the text "dcr February School Vacation Programming. February 14-22. More than 80 family friendly programs during February Vacation Week."
Free family fun all winter break across the state! Check out DCR’s more than 80 February School Vacation Programs at a park near you starting Saturday the 14th and running until Sunday the 22nd! Check the link for details: bit.ly/DCRFebBreak
11.02.2026 19:24 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Fall River Heritage State Park. February 13, 2026. Lunch and Learn: Telling the Stories of Runaways- And How the New Bedford and Fall River Communities Helped Them Thrive 12:00pm - 1:30pm Link in bio for details.”
Learn about the local Underground Railroad this Friday from 12-1:30pm at Fall River Heritage State Park during our Black History Month Lunch and Learn: "Telling the Stories of Runaways- & How the New Bedford & Fall River Communities Helped Them Thrive" bit.ly/3ZppyLf
10.02.2026 20:41 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A picture graphic showing a group of 10 young lifeguards wearing gold medals and holding a trophy with the text “Join our team. Lifeguard Positions Available. Earn $22-$27 per hour. Be part of a team. Work outside. Save a life. Mass.gov/lifeguards. Se anima a los hispanohablantes a aplicar. Falantes de português são incentivados a se candidatar.”
Summer is right around the corner and we're looking for lifeguards! Earn good money and work outside at a pool or waterfront all across the state! Check the link for details including potential free training: bit.ly/4ccsoun
09.02.2026 18:18 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Dillaway Thomas House. February 8, 2026. Roxbury Black Wall Street. Host: Marie Fermin & Jaymes Leveque. Link in bio for details.”
Learn the history, legacy, and economic impact of Roxbury’s black business district this Sunday at 11am at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park as part of DCR’s Black History Month programming. bit.ly/3MdSbrB
06.02.2026 17:33 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Fireside chats are back! Every Saturday in February at 10 AM, come sit by the fire at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus and learn from a different DCR expert about how your state park system works! For details: bit.ly/4kgqLxP
05.02.2026 14:57 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A graphic showing an animated bear roasting marshmallows over a campfire next to a tent in the woods with the words "DCR Camping is back! Reservation open February 18"
Reservations for camping at DCR campgrounds open in two weeks! Check the link in our bio for details: bit.ly/4bC4bxt
04.02.2026 16:48 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Governor Healey’s
State Budget Invests
$528 Million
In Energy and the Environment
FY27 State Budget
@massgovernor.bsky.social’s state budget invests where it matters most – protecting clean air, clean water, and the land people rely on every day!
29.01.2026 17:49 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Join DCR for a host of Black History Month events all February long, starting with an in person discussion series at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park! bit.ly/3MdSbrB
29.01.2026 19:28 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
We have issued the following advisory update concerning the closure of DCR owned skating rinks : bit.ly/4k19lFs
26.01.2026 20:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
When the weather outside is frightful, be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest updates about your local state park or parkway, before, during, and after the storm. bit.ly/DCRAlerts
24.01.2026 13:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We have issued the following advisory closing recreational facilities and canceling interpretive programs across the state on Sunday and Monday due to the impending winter storm. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-recr...
23.01.2026 23:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We have issued the following advisory closing DCR skating rinks on Sunday and Monday due to the impending winter storm. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-recr...
23.01.2026 23:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We have issued the following advisory regarding anticipated parking bans due to the impending winter storm. Please refer to local parking ban announcements. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-wint...
23.01.2026 23:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Winter is a time for storytelling in many Indigenous cultures—so swing by 1 of 9 DCR visitor centers with a First Peoples First Stewards Children’s Library & read with your kids from more than 20 books by Native American authors. bit.ly/4sWkqvx
23.01.2026 15:26 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
As we see winter storms across MA, please refer to local parking ban announcements for current restrictions. All parking bans on DCR roadways apply to both sides of the road. Cars parked in these areas during an active snow ban may be ticketed and towed.
19.01.2026 00:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
No matter the weather, be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard to find out what’s going on at your favorite state park or local parkway! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
18.01.2026 14:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Whether there’s snow or ice in the forecast, salt brine is a great way to prepare your driveway, sidewalk or front porch that also uses less salt than rock salt and is better for the environment. bit.ly/BrineTime
16.01.2026 13:23 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Check out the progress being made on the restoration of Norumbega Tower in Weston this winter and be sure to check back in the spring to see how the project came out!
09.01.2026 12:59 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ice is never completely safe. Know how thick the ice is and stay away from any cracks or melting ice. If you don’t know, don’t go!
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06.01.2026 16:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
