Earth Day 2024 - Story Time with Kari Percival

For the third year, Seaport by WS Development is partnering with Speak For The Trees to bring a variety of activities to Seaport in celebration of Arbor Week and to support their mission to improve the size, health and equity of the urban tree canopy in Boston, with a focus on under-resourced and under-canopied neighborhoods.

Local author and illustrator, Kari Percival will be reading her book How to Say Hello to a Worm at Martin's Park! Enjoy a story hour with Kari followed by a hands-on activity for kids and adults, as well as a complimentary signed copy of Kari's book. Not able to join us on Saturday? Be sure to check out the Little Free Library where there will be other signed copies for those who get there first! Thanks to our partners, Friends of Martin's Park and Lusterity Events. Please note: 1 General Admissions Ticket is for 2 adults and 1 child.

Location: Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210
Rain Location: The Paseo, 111 Harbor Way, Boston, MA 02210

The mission of Speak for the Trees is to improve the size, health, and equity of the urban tree canopy in Boston, with a focus on under-resourced and under-canopied neighborhoods. Learn more at treeboston.org

An exciting, new public space is opening in Boston's Seaport – Harbor Way. Upon its completion in 2024, this one third of a mile pedestrian promenade will change the way Seaport connects to Boston Harbor by creating a vital pedestrian link between Summer Street and the waterfront. A collaboration between WS Development, leading landscape architect James Corner Field Operations, and Pentagram, a world-renowned design consultancy, Harbor Way's design is inspired by a hybrid of New England's coastal geology, forest landscapes, and traditional wooden boardwalks.

August 16, 2017, marked the culmination of immense generosity, commitment to community and dedication to building a more kind and peaceful world. Joined by family, friends, Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker and countless supporters– The Richard’s broke ground on Martin’s Park: a universally accessible park and playground adjacent to the Boston Children’s Museum.

Growing up in Dorchester, Martin Richard spent long hours playing at the various fields and playgrounds around the city. Here, Martin learned the value of community, teamwork, fairness, and kindness. Martin’s Park is a symbol of Martin’s welcoming, inclusive nature as well as a place where he, his siblings and friends would have loved exploring and being together. This unique, public, outdoor space will ensure Martin’s legacy remains a vibrant and positive influence for future generations.

Culture, industry and community converge making Boston's Seaport district a dynamic and vibrant area that has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting neighborhoods and destinations in the country. Seaport is currently Boston's single largest development project. WS Development is transforming 33 acres of waterfront land with a carefully selected mix of residential, hotel, office, retail, entertainment, civic and cultural uses, and public open space across the district. Combining the best of historic and modern-day Boston, Seaport is positioned to become the destination for fashion, culture, arts, dining and entertainment, and technology and life sciences, expanding Boston's position as one of the top cities in the world. For more information visit www.bostonseaport.xyz, follow Boston Seaport on Facebook, and @SeaportBos on Instagram and Twitter.

Convenient parking can be found at the 111 Harbor Way Garage or the One Seaport Garage

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper Street, Boston, United States