1,100 Acres to Spread Out & Explore

Visiting the Emerald Necklace While Social Distancing

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Stop by the Shattuck Visitor Center to borrow a free birding kit, including a pair binoculars and guide!

Visiting the Emerald Necklace

March 26, 2020

With more than 1,100 acres to spread out in and explore, the Emerald Necklace parks remain open at this time. Click through for our tips on exploring the parks healthily or from home. The parks are here for you!

2020 Annual Meeting Postponed

March 9, 2020

Due to recent public health concerns involving the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have postponed our 2020 Annual Meeting until further notice. We will announce a new date as soon as possible. Stay tuned.

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Shattuck Visitor Center Closed For Now

June 28, 2018

In response to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and in the interest of the health of our staff and park visitors, we have closed the Conservancy's Shattuck Visitor Center until further notice.

Party in the Park: May 13, 2020

April 11, 2017

Join us on Wednesday, May 13, for the 17th Annual Party in the Park! Tickets and sponsorships are available now for Boston's premier springtime event. We look forward to seeing you under the tent!

The Emerald Necklace is proud to be a 3-year grantee of the Cummings Foundation’s

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27 Mar

Shades of green are beginning to sneak back onto the scene. Welcome, springtime. || 📸: The Riverway by Instagrammer @teadubyaa || #EmeraldNecklaceParks

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