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4May 4th Annual Birdwalk and Spring Blossom Ramble 7:00 am - 11:30 am
Back Bay Fens Boston, MA 02115 Presented by the Fenway Civic Association. 7:00 AM Birdwalk, meet at the flagpole at the Fenway Victory Gardens. 10:00 AM Tree Walk, meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center. |
5A Walk with Mr. Olmsted1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Shattuck Visitor Center 125 The Fenway Boston, MA 617-522-2700 
Join Frederick Law Olmsted, as portrayed by Gerry Wright, and an Emerald Necklace docent as they lead a walk through the historic landscape of the Fens. Learn how Mr. Olmsted transformed the area once described as, “The foulest marsh and muddy flats to be found anywhere in Massachusetts,” into the first link in his chain of parks we know today as the Emerald Necklace. Hear the story of a remarkable life from the man himself! |
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12Guided Walking Tour1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Shattuck Visitor Center 125 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115617-522-2700 Explore the Back Bay Fens on this Emerald Necklace docent-led tour. Hear the story of the Fens, visit gardens and historic sites, and discover some hidden gems! |
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18Franklin Park's Kite and Bike Festival11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ellicottdale and Shattuck Picnic Grove, Franklin Park Circuit Drive Roxbury, MA 02121617-442-4141. Join thousands of people in Boston’s giant backyard, Franklin Park, and celebrate spring! Bring your own kite or buy one in the park. Bicycles of all sizes to borrow, including training wheels, available from Boston Bikes. Enjoy a picnic from local food trucks. FREE. Raindate: Sunday, May 19th same time. Brought to you by Discover Roxbury: www.discoverroxbury.org and the Franklin Park Coalition. |
19Tour: Take the High Road1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Shattuck Visitor Center 125 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115617-522-2700 Join Emerald Necklace docents as they lead a tour with twists and turns. The story of the Fens and what grew up around it is told with lively anecdotes and interesting facts on this guided walk that circles the park on the “high” road. Part history, part urban landscape, this brand new tour will be as eclectic as the Fens itself. |
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26Guided Walking Tour1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Shattuck Visitor Center 125 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115617-522-2700 Explore the Back Bay Fens on this Emerald Necklace docent-led tour. Hear the story of the Fens, visit gardens and historic sites, and discover some hidden gems! |
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1Fenway Garden Society: Open Gardens11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fenway Victory Gardens Cross of Park Drive & Boylston Street, Fenway Back Bay Fens Boston, MA (857) 244-0262 FREE Self-Guided Tour – The Fenway Garden Society invites you to explore 7 acres of historic park land in the heart of Boston! More than 40 Fenway victory gardeners will open their gates to visitors. Come view a spectrum of flower and vegetable gardens, take a special Emerald Necklace Conservancy tour, picnic in the meadow, play bocce, learn new gardening tips and get inspired! Rain Date: Sunday, June 2nd Franklin Park's Lawn Tennis Re-Enactment12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shattuck Picnic Grove Franklin Park Sponsored by the Franklin Park Coalition. Try out turn-of-the-century lawn tennis from 1 – 4pm, tree climbing from 12 – 4pm, and kickball & more organized games at the softball field 12 – 4pm. |
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