Help Keep Stoneham Beautiful and the Stoneham Garden Club continue our beautification efforts at key locations in town. Last fall, we removed weeds and trash, and planted daffodil bulbs at these sites. This spring, we will plant perennials to further enhance these areas and create welcoming community spaces.

No prior gardening experience is required.

What to Expect
Volunteers will help plant perennials, remove remaining weeds, and clean up the area. This is light to moderate outdoor work and may include bending, digging, and standing for periods of time.

Check-In
Please meet directly at your selected location at 9:00 AM. Look for the volunteer lead

What to Bring
If you have them, please bring:

Gardening gloves
Snips or scissors
Trowel or weeder
Keep Stoneham Beautiful will provide plants, water for planting, a rake, and bags for collecting waste.

Locations
Please review the options below and sign up for the location you would like to support.

Straw Point – Welcome to Stoneham Sign
Intersection of Main Street and South Street
Parking available in the small lot next to Spot Pond
Max volunteers: 4

Warren Street Islands
Two small islands behind Aletheia Church on Main Street
Street parking available
Max volunteers: 4

Weather
This event will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rain.

Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

Help remove invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Tri-Community Greenway. These volunteer workdays support local biodiversity, improve trail conditions, and help protect the health of our community greenway.

Volunteers will work together to identify and remove invasive plant species along sections of the trail. No prior experience is required.

Location:
Tri-Community Greenway
The meeting location will be shared with registered volunteers before each event.

What To Bring:
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools if possible.

Helpful tools include:
Hand pruners
Loppers
Garden gloves
Small hand saws or weed wrenches
Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and clothing appropriate for outdoor trail work.

Weather: Rain cancels the event. 

Please sign up at the link below.

Questions? Email us atkeepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

Join Keep Stoneham Beautiful for our 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration and Community Cleanup. This family friendly event brings residents together to help keep Stoneham clean while connecting with local organizations supporting sustainability and environmental stewardship in our community. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, including families, students, and those completing community service hours. Pre-register for your preferred cleanup site here or receive an assignment at check-in.

Event Schedule
10:00 AM Check-In and Cleanup Supplies Distribution at the Gazebo on Stoneham Town Common. Volunteers will pick up supplies, take a quick group photo, and receive cleanup area assignments.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Community Cleanup Town-wide
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Earth Day Celebration at Stoneham Town Hall and Stoneham Town Common

Cleanup Supplies Provided
Cleanup supplies will be available to borrow and include

• Safety vests

• Litter pickers

• Gloves

• Trash bags

What to Bring

• Reusable water bottle

• Comfortable clothing for outdoor cleanup

• Closed toe shoes or boots

Rain Barrel Pickup and Distribution
Residents who pre ordered rain barrels can pick them up at the event. Rain barrels help conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, and support sustainable landscaping.
https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com

Entertainment
PorchFest Bands Live music provided by local PorchFest performers.
https://www.stonehamporchfest.org

Kid's Area

• Games

• Eco craft activity 

Food and Drinks

• MWRA Water Station

• Food available from local partners and vendors.

Meet Local Partners
Stop by to learn about local environmental programs and ways to get involved in Stoneham.

• Stoneham PorchFest

  • A community music festival celebrating local musicians and neighborhoods.

  • https://www.stonehamporchfest.org

• Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA)

  • A nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Mystic River watershed.

  • https://mysticriver.org

• Stoneham Garden Club

  • Promotes gardening, conservation, and beautification throughout Stoneham.

  • https://www.stonehamgardenclub.org

• LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

  • Provides financial assistance to help eligible residents manage heating costs.

  • https://www.mass.gov/info-details/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap

• Mass Save supported locally by CLEAResult

  • Learn about energy efficiency programs, rebates, and no cost home energy assessments available to Massachusetts residents.

  • https://www.masssave.com

  • https://www.clearesult.com

Transportation
Consider using Stoneham's free electric shuttle service, Circuit, to travel to the event or nearby cleanup locations.
https://www.ridecircuit.com

Parking
Free parking is available at Stoneham Town Hall and nearby public parking areas.
Town Hall information
https://www.stoneham-ma.gov/552/Town-Hall

Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

Help remove invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Tri-Community Greenway. These volunteer workdays support local biodiversity, improve trail conditions, and help protect the health of our community greenway.

Volunteers will work together to identify and remove invasive plant species along sections of the trail. No prior experience is required.

Location:
Tri-Community Greenway
The meeting location will be shared with registered volunteers before each event.

What To Bring:
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools if possible.

Helpful tools include:
Hand pruners
Loppers
Garden gloves
Small hand saws or weed wrenches
Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and clothing appropriate for outdoor trail work.

Weather: Rain cancels the event. 

Please sign up at the link below.

Questions? Email us atkeepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

Join us for Stoneham CAN's Annual Meeting to hear a recap of our 2025 projects, plans for 2026, and vote for the 2026 Board of Directors. There will be light refreshments and networking from 6:00-6:30. The business portion of the meeting will start at 6:30 pm. The event is free and all are welcome to attend but only current members can vote for the Board of Directors. It will be held upstairs in Stoneham Hall at the Senior Center. Please register here by Sunday, February 8th.

KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

Join Keep Stoneham Beautiful for a town-wide litter cleanup and daffodil planting in partnership with the Stoneham Garden Club on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 9-11AM.

We'll meet at the Gazebo on Town Common where you can join us for donuts and coffee, learn more about our work, and pick up your supplies before heading out to your selected cleanup location. Bring gloves if you have them.

You can sign up in advance for an area or just show up and ask for an assignment. This is a family-friendly event.

We invite you to join us on the Stoneham Public Library lawn for a powerful act of solidarity. Bring a banned or challenged book, along with a comfy blanket or lawn chair, and spend some time reading together in good company. 

Don’t have a banned or challenged book in hand yet? Check out the National Coalition Against Censorship’s RighttoRead recommendation and dive into “Chains” by Laurie Halse Anderson.

📚Visit our table to learn more about recently challenged books, and join us in protecting the right for all stories to be told. Plus, enter our raffle for your chance to win a set of banned books!📚

Don't have a banned or challenged book? Borrow & Shop Local:

• Visit the Stoneham Public Library to explore their collection and borrow a book.

• Check out our local bookstore The Book Oasis, for their window display and take home a new book.

To learn more about Banned & Challenged Books and other events, visit: 

• The American Library Association’s page https://ala.org/bbooks/banned 

• National Coalition Against Censorship https://ncac.org/project/right2read 

• Banned Books Week https://bannedbooksweek.org/ 

KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.

Join us to make a splash!

Test your aim, dunk your local faces, and cool off at the SCAN Dunk Tank. All proceeds support our community—so step right up, take your shot, and let the fun begin!