It's time for spring cleaning and wetland restoration along the Mystic River at Gateway Park! BHWOCC Members from the Mystic River Watershed Association will lead the way as we help with soil preparation for planting, nest building, and mushroom soil inoculation after a picnic in the park!

BHWOCC is partnering with the City of Boston to explore the new Slavery in Boston Exhibit at Faneuil Hall. The exhibit confronts Boston’s role in slavery through stories, documents, and objects belonging to the enslaved folks who were brought in through Faneuil Hall.

Experience an exclusive journey into the stunning world of "Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today". This one-of-a-kind exhibit features 28 contemporary Caribbean artists and their masterpieces, taking you on an eye-opening journey through the concept of diaspora. Then enjoy delectable spread of light bites and beverages at the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar, providing the perfect end to our artistic adventure!

Get ready for a fin-tastic evening with BHWOCC at the New England Aquarium! Join for an exciting private cocktail hour, then dive into an eye-opening evening of discussing inclusivity in shark research and conservation with the brilliant Jasmin Graham, president and CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences.

Experience Boston Harbor by sailboat! Piers Park Sailing Center will take members on an hour long sail.

Come join our annual Boston Harbor Women of Color Coalition Retreat where we will have amazing speakers, delicious food, and a safe and welcoming space for women of color to feel supported and inspired to continue their work in blue and green spaces along Boston Harbor.

Drinking craft beer in the heart of Boston at Dorchester Brewing Company with food from M&M BBQ.

Private tour of Simone Leigh’s landmark Venice presentation at the ICA with light bites and wine at ICA Wine + Coffee Bar.

Come join our 2nd annual Boston Harbor Women of Color Coalition Retreat where we will have amazing speakers, delicious food, and a safe and welcoming space for women of color to feel supported and inspired to continue their work in blue and green spaces along Boston Harbor.

Last year we hosted our inaugural BHWOCC Retreat that took place in July 2021 on Thompson Island, it became clear that swim safety and addressing the overwhelming and disproportionate amount of Black and POC community members drowning was a top priority.