In collaboration with the City of Somerville’s Mayor Ballantyne’s office and the Division of Public Space and Urban Forestry, Offshoots, Inc. created a Pollinator Action Plan for the City and its residents. By identifying spatial and behavioral interventions that...
Calahan Park debuts its new playground, a product of community collaboration and careful planning by the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront (BPRW). Guided by community insights from Offshoots’ 2022 comprehensive plan, it goes beyond being just a play...
The Mystic River Watershed Association has launched a campaign to bring public art to the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville. They are calling on the community to get involved by doing one or both of the following: 1) send a favorite photograph from along the...
The Southern Nevada Water Authority says ornamental grass requires four times as much water as drought-tolerant landscaping. Facing a long-term and worsening drought, officials believe banning ornamental grass can reduce annual water consumption by roughly 15% and...
