Start Your Summer on the Necklace at the Shattuck Visitor Center
125 the Fenway, Boston MA 02115
Weekdays: 9:30am-5pm
Weekends: 10am-4pm (June-October)
Visit us to learn about the Necklace, pick up a free map or use our public restroom.
Help us make programs like Summer on the Necklace possible. Support our work with a donation to the Emerald Fund today!
Highlighted Events
May
- Brookline SpringFest
Saturday, May 30 | 11am-2pm | Allerton Overlook, Olmsted Park
The Town of Brookline’s fifth-annual Spring Fest is a call for environmental action and we urge you to join us as we “Spring into Climate Action.” Learn about the exciting community work that’s being done by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and many others! The event will include environmental education activities, yard games, crafting stations, a tree ID walk, refreshments, and music. - Studios Without Walls Opening Reception
Saturday, May 30 | 2pm-4pm | Riverway
Join Studios Without Walls at the opening reception of their 27th Annual exhibition of site-responsive local sculpture in the Riverway. Refreshments, music, and dancing will be provided!
June
- Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in the Back Bay Fens
Saturday, June 13 | 10am-12pm | Shattuck Visitor Center
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for our monthly volunteer opportunity. Volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on tasks, including litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, plantings, and other ecological restoration efforts. - Birds of Prey Live! Morning Presentation
Sunday, June 14 | 10:30am-12pm | James Michael Curley House
Come see North American birds of prey live and in-person, including a red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, owls and more! All birds will be handled by Wingmasters’ licensed raptor rehabilitators. - Birds of Prey Live! Afternoon Presentation (with ASL Interpretation)
Sunday, June 14 | 12:30pm-2pm | James Michael Curley House
Come see North American birds of prey live and in-person, including a red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, owls and more! All birds will be handled by Wingmasters’ licensed raptor rehabilitators. The afternoon presentation will include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. - Fenway Porchfest
Saturday, June 19 | 12pm-4pm | Fenway Neighborhood
“Music Everywhere, Porches Optional” is the motto of Fenway Porchfest, which returns to the Fenway neighborhood with music and activities this June. Stop by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Shattuck Visitor Center for a restroom break and to learn about the parks! - Momentum
June 24-28 | Franklin Park and Beyond
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is thrilled to support MOMENTUM, a series of free and paid citywide events that lifts up Greater Boston’s Creative Economy over five days. Through partnership and collaboration, MOMENTUM celebrates unapologietic dopeness, creativity, and joy across culture, arts, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
July
- Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Franklin Park
Saturday, July 11 | 10am-12pm | Franklin Park
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for our monthly volunteer opportunity. Volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on tasks, including litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, plantings, and other ecological restoration efforts.
August
- Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Olmsted Park
Saturday, August 8 | 10am-12pm | Olmsted Park
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for our monthly volunteer opportunity. Volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on tasks, including litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, plantings, and other ecological restoration efforts. - JP Porchfest
Saturday, August 22| 12pm-6pm | Jamaica Plain
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is proud to support Jamaica Plain Porchfest, a community-run festival with an expansive understanding and appreciation of the arts. Each year, the festival offers a wide array of performances that include music, storytelling, dance, and more.
September
- Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Back Bay Fens
Saturday, September 12 | 10am-12pm | Shattuck Visitor Center
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for our monthly volunteer opportunity. Volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on tasks, including litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, plantings, and other ecological restoration efforts.
