A diverse group of GreenRoots' staff and members in front of Chelsea City Hall on Earth Day 2024.

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Areas of Our Work

GreenRoots engages and empowers residents in the frontline communities of Chelsea and East Boston in campaigns and projects to achieve environmental justice, improved public health, and quality of life. We work on a broad range of issues, from food justice to climate resiliency, waterfront access, and much more.  Our work positively impacts the Greater Boston area and beyond.

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News & Events

Upcoming Events

  • 11
    Aug

    Chelsea Farmers Market

    3:00 - 7:00pm

    Join us every Tuesday (weather permitting) for the new Chelsea Farmers Market! GreenRoots will be there each week to share more about our work. We’re thrilled to collaborate with the City of Chelsea and The Trustees to make this market possible.

  • 12
    Aug

    Nature Walk at Mill Creek

    12:00 - 1:30pm

    Join us on a beautiful walk along Mill Creek to learn about its history and wildlife. Come and take a walk along the creek, Chelsea’s greenway, and through parks. We will talk about the history of the area and explore nature. Snacks provided; open to all! 

  • 12
    Aug

    Guest Chef Series: Community-Supported Agriculture

    5:30 - 7:30pm

    Join us at the GreenRoots Teaching Kitchen for our weekly cooking class, held every Wednesday. This month's food justice topic of focus is community-supported agriculture. Registration is required.

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Your support is crucial in ensuring our work continues.

For 30 years, GreenRoots has restored acres of urban salt marsh, created new parks, increased public access to the waterfront and improved the water quality of Chelsea Creek.

Our organizing model is rooted in base-building and community, and your help makes us a stronger force. A contribution to GreenRoots means an investment in the futures of Chelsea and East Boston!

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Three children wearing GreenRoots sweaters at City Hall on Earth Day 2023.

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