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The Emerald Necklace Conservancy brings people together to renew, enliven and advocate for the Emerald Necklace park system. This historic park system serves as the back yard for city dwellers and a destination for more than 1 million visitors and residents each year. Conservancy volunteers and program participants "give back" over 20,000 hours annually on projects dedicated to park restoration and maintenance; events for families; public education; constituency-building and park advocacy. Focusing its work in the six Emerald Necklace parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the Conservancy collaborates with both public and private partners committed to keeping our parks healthy and accessible for all.

Recent News

Join Us for the Film Premiere of The Olmsted Legacy!

Click here for more info and to purchase tickets!

The Stories Project - New Stories Up!

The Emerald Necklace is a venue of relaxation, rejuvenation,
and recreation; it unites friends, families, communities, and the city;
it is an escape of natural wonder in an otherwise densely populated metropolis. This summer, the Conservancy is publishing your
stories!

See the Emerald Necklace in High Definition and experience what
the parks are all about.

Click here to view the Stories

Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) Infestation in Boston

ALB Update - August 18, 2010

On July 3, 2010 USDA/APHIS agriculture officials confirmed the presence of Asian Longhorned Beetle on the grounds of Faulkner Hospital. Five infested red maple trees were identified initially and one additional infested red maple was identified on July 5, 2010. Residents of the ALB regulated area established within Suffolk and Norfolk counties are asked to refrain from moving firewood and wood debris outside the regulated area. Report suspects Asian Longhorned Beetles to 866-702-9938.

Number of ALB infested trees confirmed in the Boston project area: 6
Number of ALB infested trees removed: 6
Number of trees confirmed ALB infested during this reporting period: 0
Total number of trees surveyed in the Boston program area to date: 19,690

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