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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This weekend’s storm could impact DCR properties across the state, so know before you go by checking the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates! bit.ly/DCRAlerts

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Welcome back pups! We recently celebrated “First Paws” now that waterfront season has ended and the piping plovers have migrated south. Dogs - and their paws - are welcome back on DCR state beaches! Check the link to learn more about becoming a “Paws For Plovers” Ambassador! bit.ly/4iHucPr

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

No no no NO NO trucks on Storrow Drive, Memorial Drive, or Soldiers Field Road! #boston #storrowed #moveinday #storrowdrive

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ok so you won’t go to jail but there are fines involved if you hit a bridge. No trucks on Storrow Drive, Memorial Drive, or Soldiers Field Road!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This weekend, Massachusetts deployed its third wildland fire team to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Minnesota. This crew consists of an 11-person wildland fire suppression team & a 4-person engine crew. They will spend 2 weeks helping contain 5 blazes. Please wish them luck and a safe return!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Don’t be dumb, stupid, crazy or dangerous this move in season! No trucks allowed on Storrow Drive, Memorial Drive or Soldiers Field Road!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We’ve added another trackchair to our accessibility fleet! DCR’s Universal Access Program now offers an action trackchair so that people of all abilities can experience Maudslay State Park fully! There’s also a mobility scooter available! Check the link for details on both. bit.ly/4l8gna9

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

DCR’s Free Family Flicks series continues with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”! The show starts at sundown so bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy the show under the stars. For details: bit.ly/3Ijw1lu Showtimes and locations listed in thread below:

A picture graphic showing a bag of popcorn and the poster for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and the text: “DCR Free Family Flicks. Week 6. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Aug 14, 15, 18, 19, and 20. Movie starts at sundown. Location in caption. Our public lands and open spaces belong to all of us.”

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A big welcome home to the first crew of DCR and @massdfg.bsky.social wildland fire fighters and good luck to the crew deploying to take their place helping to battle the ongoing wildfires in Minnesota!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

DCR’s Free Family Flicks series continues with “How to Train Your Dragon”! The show starts at sundown so bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy the show under the stars. For details: bit.ly/3Ijw1lu Showtimes and locations listed in thread below:

A picture graphic showing a bag of popcorn and the poster for “How to Train Your Dragon” and the text: “DCR Free Family Flicks. Week 3. How to Train Your Dragon, Aug 7, 8, 11, 12, 13. Movie starts at sundown. Location in caption. Our public lands and open spaces belong to all of us.”

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today is World Ranger Day and we want to thank all of DCR’s hard-working Park Rangers, who keep our public lands safe and accessible for everyone!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Come along for a ride on the Alewife Brook Greenway and Mystic River Greenway, one of this year’s MassTrails 10 rides! And be sure to check the link for more on this and many other fun rides across the state! bit.ly/4ujdDMR

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

DCR’s Free Family Flicks series continues with “Lilo & Stitch 2”! The show starts at sundown so bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy the show under the stars. For details: bit.ly/3Ijw1lu Showtimes and locations listed in thread below:

A picture graphic showing a bag of popcorn and the poster for “Lilo & Stitch” and the text: “DCR Free Family Flicks. Week 3. Lilo & Stitch 2. July 31, Aug 1, 4, 5, & 6. Movie starts at sundown. Location in caption. Our public lands and open spaces belong to all of us.”

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This weekend, we sent a 10-person crew of DCR and MassWildlife firefighters to Minnesota to help battle the ongoing wildfires. Wish them luck!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A trail where everyone gets a front-row seat to nature. The Fort River Trail in Hadley is a 1.2-mile universally accessible loop designed so more people can experience the outdoors. Join the @USFWS for a day of free activities on Aug 1 from 8:30am-1pm. See below for details!

An illustration of a boardwalked trail through the woods with several people using it including one in a wheelchair. Included are the words "Silvio O. Conte: Fort River Trail. Find yourself on a. trail. Masstrails10.org."

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) describes DCR’s current & planned efforts to protect water resources & reduce stormwater pollution through water sampling, catchment investigation, outreach, training & several other methods. Read more about it here: bit.ly/3L7aieW

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thanks to @wbztv.bsky.social’s Levan Reid for spending the morning with us at the Artesani Playground getting his first passport stamp for the DCR Park Passport challenge, check the link in the thread below to learn more about this free, state-wide scavenger hunt. www.cbsnews.com/boston/video...

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Scavenger hunt provides opportunity to explore Massachusetts state parks

The 2026 Park Passport Challenge is giving people the chance to explore different DCR parks in the state.

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Join DCR’s research biologists as they band a baby osprey at the state Bacon Property in Saugus as part of an ongoing monitoring initiative of this once-endangered species which has made a strong comeback in Massachusetts.

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

DCR’s Free Family Flicks series continues with “Zootopia 2”! The show starts at sundown so bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy the show under the stars. For details: bit.ly/3Ijw1lu Showtimes and locations listed in thread below:

A picture graphic showing a bag of popcorn and the poster for “Zootopia 2” and the text: “DCR Free Family Flicks. Week 3. Zootopia 2. July 24, 25, 28, 29, and 30. Movie starts at sundown. Location in caption. Our public lands and open spaces belong to all of us.”

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Twin Cities Rail Trail connects Fitchburg & Leominster along a 4.1-mile path that blends nature, history & adventure. A trail that once moved industry now moves people—through art, nature, and the heart of North Central Mass. Find yourself on a trail. bit.ly/4hhyUTi

An illustration of two cyclists riding past an old train station on a rail trail with the words "Twin Cities Rail Trail. Find yourself on a trail. Masstrails10.org"

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The MCRT just got longer! Today we cut the ribbon on a 7.5 mile extension of the Mass Central Rail Trail between Sudbury & Hudson w/ the help of @masseea.bsky.social , @eversource.bsky.social , the MCRT Alliance, @massbike.bsky.social & the towns of Sudbury & Hudson! So come out for a walk or ride!

A picture of nine people next to a bike path, in front of a sign that reads “mass central rail trail”

A group of 13 people about to cut the ribbon on a rail trail next to a sign that reads “mass central rail trail”

A picture of several people talking at the intersection of two rail trails featuring a decorative railroad crossing in the middle that reads “mass central railroad”

A collection of bicycles lined up at a rack alongside a newly finished rail trail

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We like big boats and we cannot lie! More than 100 DCR staff were hard at work during Saturday’s historic Parade of Sail for the Tall Ships event at Castle Island. Watch this behind the scenes look at everything DCR did to make this an experience to remember for the thousands of spectators.

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

DCR’s Free Family Flicks series continues with “A Minecraft Movie”! The show starts at sundown so bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks and enjoy the show under the stars. For details: bit.ly/3Ijw1lu Showtimes and locations listed in thread below:

A picture graphic showing a bag of popcorn and the poster for “A Minecraft Movie” and the text: “DCR Free Family Flicks. Week 2. Minecraft Movie. July 17, 18, 21, 22, 23. Movie starts at sundown. Location in caption. Our public lands and open spaces belong to all of us.”

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Wachusett Greenways section of the MCRT is an 8.6-mile escape into the quiet heart of Central Massachusetts—where stone-dust paths wind through forest canopy, rocky cuts, hidden ponds, and centuries of layered history. Find yourself on a trail. bit.ly/4vWG0RB

An illustrated graphic showing several people enjoying a rail trail with water on both sides. Included is the text “MCRT Wachusett Greenway Section. Find yourself on a Trail. MassTrails10.org”

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

DCR’s Summer Nights program is back! We’re providing funding to 101 organizations in 41 communities across the state to host FREE educational and recreational programming for young people at 154 locations throughout July and August. Check the link to find a program near you bit.ly/SummerNights...

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The 5 -mile Marblehead Rail Trail links Marblehead to Salem, passing ocean views near Devereux Beach and Preston Beach, through quiet woods like Wyman Woods, and into downtown streets rich with Revolutionary-era stories. Find yourself on a trail. bit.ly/4eYcPGx

An illustration of a rail trail bridge spanning two bodies of water with a pedestrian and cyclist on it and a dog in the foreground. Included is the text "Marblehead Rail Trail. Find yourself on a trail. MassTrails10.org."

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A lot more goes into the Fourth of July celebrations on the Charles River Esplanade then you might imagine! Take a behind-the-scenes look at all the work DCR does in the week leading up to America’s birthday!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Stay cool this weekend! Communities still impacted by the Merrimack River sewer overflow can beat the heat at Salisbury Beach, Berry and Frye Ponds at Harold Parker in North Andover and the Bradley Palmer Spray Deck in Topsfield.

A graphic showing a beach, splash pad, and lake with the text "DCR Beaches are safe for swimming! Communities still impacted by the Merrimack River Sewer Overflow can beat the heat at DCR beaches like Salisbury, or visit: Berry and Frye Ponds in Harold Parker State Forest in North Andover. Bradley Palmer Spray Deck in Topsfield. Stay up to date on the latest water quality results with DPH's interactive beach dashboard! mass.gov/beachdata"

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Water safety saves lives—especially for children with autism. Hear from Beverly, a mom of a child with Autism, about how you can get the support you need: mass.gov/AutismWaterSafety

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Celebrate MA250 with us as we kick off this summer’s Free Family Flicks series w/ Hamilton at the Hatch Shell! The show starts at sundown so bring your blankets, lawn chairs & snacks & enjoy the show under the stars. For the full list of movies & locations across the state: bit.ly/3Ijw1lu

A graphic showing the poster for the show “Hamilton” and a bag of popcorn and the words “DCR Free Family Flicks kicks off with Hamilton Friday, July 10. Movie starts at sundown. Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. Our public lands and open spaces belong to us all."

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

It’s not just setting up the Esplanade and the Hatch Shell for the Fourth of July festivities — DCR also makes sure the fireworks barge can safely travel through Charles River Basin via the New Charles River Dam locks!

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Follow the road that changed the world. The Battle Road Trail traces the route of history itself—where British troops retreated from Concord to Boston & colonial militia struck back, turning a quiet road into the start of a nation’s fight for independence. bit.ly/4aq0ycB

An illustration of a trail leading past an old farm house with a group of four diverse people speaking with a revolutionary war reenactor with the accompanying test “Battle Road Trail. Find yourself on a trail. MassTrails10.org”

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Don't forget to check out the last Pride Hikes of the season this Saturday at Mount Holyoke Range State Park, Douglas State Forest, and Riverfront State Park in Lawrence and this Sunday at Bristol Blake State Reservation in Norfolk. bit.ly/4xpDKnl

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Check out just some of the millions of dollars worth of improvements DCR has put into Castle Island in anticipation of the Sail Boston event this July! Check the link for details: bit.ly/44c3HJH

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Alewife Brook Greenway to Mystic River Greenway is a 7.1-mile urban ride through North Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford—following the banks of Alewife Brook and the Mystic River from the Red Line at Alewife to the Orange Line at Wellington. bit.ly/4ahZIi5

A picture graphic showing a bike path by a river with a subway line running along side it with the words "Alewife Brook Greenway to Mystic River Greenway. Find yourself on a. trail. Masstrails10.org

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Don’t forget! Clean up after your pets! During storms, bacteria & other parasites found in pet waste can be washed into local rivers, ponds & drinking water supplies. Do your part to stop this pollution by cleaning up. Check the link in our bio for details. bit.ly/450uE2X

A blue graphics showing a defecting dog silhouette with the “no” symbol over it along with the words “Dog Waste Harms Water Quality. Please clean up after your pet and throw it away in the proper receptacle. Link in bio.” Accompanying it is the DCR symbol.

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Stay cool this summer by taking a dip at one of 24 DCR swimming pools starting this Saturday, June 20! And that’s in addition to the spray decks and wading pools you can find all across the state! Details: bit.ly/DCRPools

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Explore your way across 12 new participating parks this summer for the DCR Park Passport Challenge! Collect a unique passport stamp at each location and win a prize! Visit one or visit all 12 - adventure awaits no matter what! For details: bit.ly/4l9KK0n

An illustration of a chickadee bird wearing a DCR hat in the woods with the accompanying text: DCR Park Passport Challenge. Collect stamps from 12 participating locations, make memories, and earn a prize. Visit the DCR Park Passport Challenge at www.mass.gov/dcr. Link in bio for details.” The bird has a word bubble that says “Program runs from June 20- Nov 1, 2026.”

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The MCRT: SudHud is officially open, connecting South Sudbury to Hudson across 7.8 miles of forested corridors, historic rail infrastructure, and vibrant downtown energy. Find yourself on a trail. Explore MCRT: SudHud at MassTrails10. bit.ly/4vQ3DL5

A blue framed illustration of a rail trail used by a biker, a pair of walkers, and a person walking a dog as they approach a circular crossroads that is labled "Mass Central Railroad" with accompanying text that reads "MCRT: Sudbury to Hudson Section. Find yourself on a trail. Masstrails10.org"

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Check out DCR Commissioner LaChapelle in a segment with Levan Reid from @wbztv.bsky.social introducing the Charles River Conservancy’s new artists-in-residence at the Lynch Family Skatepark in Cambridge! www.cbsnews.com/boston/video...

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Cambridge skate park to get new graffiti makeover

WBZ-TV's Levan Reid is at the Lynch Family Skatepark in Cambridge to discuss the new graffiti makeover.

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

History under your wheels. Nature all around you. The Manhan Rail Trail offers one of the most scenic rides in the Pioneer Valley, stretching 6.5 miles between Northampton & Easthampton, making it an obvious choice to include in the MassTrails10. For more: bit.ly/4omyNYi

An illustration of bike path leading past an old mill building with the words “Manhan Rail Trail Fid yourself on a trail. MassTrails10.org"

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Pick up your FREE Growing Wild for pollinators starter kit at one of four free giveaways across the state this month! Help nature by planting these native pollinator plants and packet of wildflower seeds in your lawn or garden this summer! Check the link for details: bit.ly/4uEbTOd

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

DCR beaches are for everyone - we offer beach wheelchairs at more than 40 waterfronts across the state & we’re partnering with Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay to host more than 200 free and inclusive Better Beaches programs at our beaches this summer! bit.ly/BeachWheels bit.ly/44NraR4

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

DCR still needs lifeguards for our beaches and pools in Concord, Lawrence, Lowell, Nahant, Revere, Roxbury. Waltham, Watertown, and Winchester! Work outside, make good money, help your community! For details: bit.ly/3RNDCO2 www.wcvb.com/article/city...

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CityLine: Building careers through education

This week on CityLine, how communities are building careers through education.

MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

DCR’s Pride Hikes are back! W/ help from Queer Men of the Berkshires, the Stonewall Center at UMass Amherst, OUT MetroWest, & the Greater Boston & Franklin-Hampshire chapters of PFLAG, we’re celebrating Pride Month w/ 6 guided hikes throughout June! For details: bit.ly/4xpDKnl

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Recreation is for everyone all summer long! So check the link for details on DCR’s Universal Access Program’s summer adaptive recreation schedule! This summer’s programming includes hiking, boating, swimming, cycling, and even golfing at DCR properties located throughout the state! bit.ly/4uMJGVq

A collage of four photos showing use of a beach wheelchair, adaptive golf equipment, a tracked wheelchair and adaptive canoe. Included are the words "DCR Universal Access program summer program schedule now available! Link in bio"

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Beginning at Mansfield MBTA Station, the 6.9-mile World War II Veterans Memorial Trail follows a former railroad corridor that once carried soldiers through Camp Myles Standish on their way to Europe during World War II. bit.ly/4dHXZoo

A painting of a bike path going past a World War II memorial with people biking and walking on it. Included are the words "World War II Veterans Memorial Rail Trail. Find yourself on a trail. Masstrails10.org"