From May through October, the Conservancy offers a series of free, guided walking and bike tours led by Emerald Necklace Conservancy docents. Visitors can stroll among scented blooms, take a walk into history, discover the hidden gems of the Back Bay Fens landscape or ride along the bicycle paths to explore more of the Necklace.
Tours start from the Shattuck Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. Check the Conservancy’s website for weather-related cancellations or schedule changes.
August
Evening Garden Stroll featuring Fog and Flora in the Fens
Tuesday, August 14 || 6:00 – 7:00pm
Join us as we leave the workday far behind and meander among the blooms of the Kelleher Rose Garden and pathways of an eclectic and historic Victory Garden and immerse ourselves in artist Fujiko Nakaya’s “Fog x Canopy” installation. A stroll for the senses!
Meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Evening Garden Stroll featuring Fog and Flora in the Fens
Tuesday, August 28 || 6:00 – 7:00pm
Join us as we leave the workday far behind and meander among the blooms of the Kelleher Rose Garden and pathways of an eclectic and historic Victory Garden and immerse ourselves in artist Fujiko Nakaya’s “Fog x Canopy” installation. A stroll for the senses!
Meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Shattuck Visitor Center
125 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
Hours
Open year-round Monday-Friday:
9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday (May-October only):
11:00am – 4:00pm
About the Shattuck Visitor Center
Docent Programs
From May through October, docents lead 90-minute tours of the Back Bay Fens every weekend and one-hour evening garden strolls on selected Tuesdays.
Tour schedules are subject to change! Check back before your tour or call 617.522.2700 for updates.
During the winter months, docents lead guided walks and offer a variety of programs at the Shattuck. Check calendar for schedule and details.
Hello Muddy! Guided Walk along the Restored Muddy River
You’ll traverse the footprint of the restored Muddy River in the Back Bay Fens on this docent-led tour and hear the story of the uncovered river and how a piece of Olmsted’s landscape was reclaimed as parkland after spending decades paved over and used as a parking lot.
Evening Garden Stroll
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the gardens of the Fens. You’ll take in the sights and scents of the historic Kelleher Rose Garden with its more than 1,500 roses and recently reconstructed fountain, and meander the paths of the oldest continually operating Victory Garden in America.
