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26Guided Walking Tour 1:00 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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1Tree Planting on Arborway Hillside9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Arborway Hillside Intersection of the Arborway and St. Rose Street Boston, MA Plant new trees on Arborway Hillside as part of the “Gateway to the Arborway” Woodland Management and Restoration. Trees provided by Grow Boston Greener. Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and gardening gloves if you have some! For more information please contact Ann Stillman at 617-524-2387 or Sarah Freeman at 617-276-5093. Fenway 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. |
2Guided 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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9Franklin Park: From "A to Z" History Tour10:00 am -
"Giraffe" rear entrance to the Franklin Park Zoo Pierpont Road Dorchester, MA Explore Franklin Park with the National Olmsted Historic Site. The walk will include stops at the Valley Gate, the Playstead Overlook, White Stadium, and the old Bear Dens. Meet at the back entrance of the zoo. ParkSCIENCE: Summer Fun at the Pond1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jamaica Pond Boathouse 507 Jamaicaway Boston, MA 02130Mayor Menino invites you to ParkScience Summer Fun at the Pond with science-related activities, facepainting, discounted sailboat rides, Rosalita’s puppets, and more! Guided 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! Friends of the Muddy River hosts the Red Herring Morris Dancers3:00 pm -
Netherlands Island Between Brookline Road, Brookline Avenue and the Riverway Brookline, MA 617-566-9720 Free outside performance by the Red Herring Morris Dancers hosted by The Friends of the Muddy River. All are welcome! In case of rain, it will be held at Wheelock College, 150 the Riverway, Boston Campus Center, 103 Wolf Community Room. Friends of the Muddy River hosts the Red Herring Morris Dancers |
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11Fenway Civic Association's Annual Rose Garden Picnic6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kelleher Rose Garden 85 Park Drive Back Bay Fens Boston, MA 02115Join the Fenway Civic Association for a free picnic dinner, musical entertainment, and an evening with your neighbors and friends! All are welcome. Featuring live bluegrass music from The Whiskey Boys and refreshments courtesy of The Lansdowne and Shaw’s Fenway. Rain date is June 12. |
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1317th Annual Rose Garden Party5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
James P. Kelleher Rose Garden Park Drive and Agassiz Road Back Bay Fens Boston, MA 02115617-635-4032 The Rose Garden Party is a fundraiser and kick-off event for ParkARTS, Mayor Menino’s initiative to present free yearlong arts, cultural, and enrichment programs and events in our park system. Now in its 17th year, the annual Rose Garden Party has become one of Boston’s signature events. Please join us! |
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16Guided 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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19ParkScience Wildlife Explorations - Franklin Park8:00 am - 9:00 am
Franklin Park, Dorchester 25 Pierpont Rd West Roxbury , MA 02132Meet at the dirt parking lot next to Pierpont Road – Learn about Historic Franklin Park and the animals and tree collection. Sponsored by Boston Parks Department. Summer Solstice Bike Tour of Roxbury6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dillaway-Thomas House 183 Roxbury Street Eliot Square Roxbury , MA 617-442-4141 Co-led by Franklin Park Coalition & Discover Roxbury – This is where it all began! Starting in Eliot Square, we’ll ride through nearly 200 years of historic architecture to the top of Highland Park. From there it’s downhill into the 20th century past Malcolm X’s home and into areas where local arts leader Elma Lewis left a strong impression. Once inside Franklin Park, tour old ruins, enjoy the lush forest, and ride over Frederick Law Olmsted’s arched bridges. At the end of the ride, purchase a light meal at the Golf Clubhouse and relax on the terrace. Tickets for tour are $10.00. Bring your own bike and helmet. For more information and reservations: 617-442-4141 or www.franklinparkcoalition. |
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23Guided 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! |
24Public Meeting - Emerald Necklace Pathway and Crosswalk Treatment Guidelines7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wheelock College Campus Center Multipurpose Room - Room 103 150 The Riverway Boston, MA 617-626-4974 Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy – At this meeting, DCR and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy will present recommendations for Emerald Necklace Pathway and Crosswalk Treatment Guidelines. The Guidelines, on which input was obtained through an earlier public meeting and meetings with stakeholders, aim to improve visitor safety; enhance connectivity between the parks; balance the needs of the different users; preserve the historic landscape; and, improve universal access. Public Meeting - Emerald Necklace Pathway and Crosswalk Treatment Guidelines |
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26Public Meeting - Jamaica Pond Enhancements, Perkins Street and Parkman Drive7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Arnold Arboretum Visitor Center - Hunnewell Building 125 Arborway Boston, MA 617-626-4974 At this meeting, co-hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, DCR will present results of a draft traffic study charged with developing options to improve safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists who cross Perkins Street and Parkman Drive to Jamaica Pond. After the presentation, DCR will solicit public input on three potential solutions suggested by the draft study and respond to questions. Public Meeting - Jamaica Pond Enhancements, Perkins Street and Parkman Drive |
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30Guided 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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