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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the healing benefits of The Emerald Necklace on a Forest Bathing Walk through Franklin Park. \nImmerse yourself in the “Wilderness” of Franklin Park on a Forest Bathing Walk!  Listen to the migrating birds and explore the textures of the puddingstone in this urban woodland as we slow down and awaken our senses. Forest Bathing\, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku\, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses\, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug\, slow down and open our senses to notice more of our natural surroundings.  Forest Bathing is part of a global effort to tend to the stressful conditions of living in modern industrialized civilization.  All the prompts\, invitations\, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation. \nAbout Tam Willey\nthey/she/he\nTam is a certified forest therapy guide\, trainer\, mentor and teacher with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and is the founder of “Toadstool Walks\,” a guiding practice based in Boston\, Massachusetts.  Tam has guided Forest Therapy in collaboration with The Arnold Arboretum\, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy\, Mass Audubon\, Boston Harbor Now\, Peabody Essex Museum\, Lesley University Holistic Psychology and Wellness\, Boston University School Of Theology\, and more.  Tam is passionate about the ways that forest therapy can build our collective empathy and compassion\, broadening and healing relationships\, human and beyond\, supporting our re-membering that we are not only in relationship with nature but rather that we are nature. For more information about Tam\, check out ToadstoolWalks.com \nThis is a free event\, though donations to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy are gladly accepted.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/forest-bathing-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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SUMMARY:Fall Bike Tour
DESCRIPTION:Crisp days and changing foliage beckon! Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a guided\, interpretive bike tour from the Arnold Arboretum to the Back Bay Fens\, led by a Conservancy docent. It’s a great opportunity to learn about and explore Boston’s largest park system. \nAll attendees must provide their own bicycle. Tour begins at the Arnold Arboretum’s Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA 02130. Pre-registration\, including a $10 fee\, is required. Must be 14 years or older to register. \n\n 
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/fall-bike-tour-3/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T173000
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SUMMARY:Tour: Hello\, Muddy! Along A Restored River
DESCRIPTION:After decades spent underground beneath a parking lot\, a portion of the Muddy River has been uncovered to see daylight once again. Hear the story of how river and parkland were reclaimed in this docent-led tour\, and learn how the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted is being restored for the 21st century! \nMeet at REI\, 401 Park Drive\, Boston\, MA 02215. Registration is required. \n\n 
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tour-hello-muddy-along-a-restored-river-3/
LOCATION:REI at 401 Park Drive\, 401 Park Drive\, Boston\, MA\, 02215
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T100000
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SUMMARY:Opening Our Doors Tour: Historic Treasures of the Back Bay Fens
DESCRIPTION:What do a 17th-century Japanese Temple Bell\, a bridge made of Roxbury puddingstone\, and a tree once thought extinct have in common? They all reside in the Back Bay Fens. Learn about these and other treasures on a guided walking tour of the Back Bay Fens that is sure to bring out the history detective in you! \nRegistration required: sign up below! \n\n 
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/opening-our-doors-2021/
LOCATION:Shattuck Visitor Center\, 125 The Fenway\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Charlesgate Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship and invasive species removal work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday\, October 9! We will be removing brush\, debris\, and invasive species from the Charlesgate Park. \nThere is a 25-person capacity limit for this event and registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email from Alyx Britton\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities. \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies. \nAt this time\, we still require that all volunteers wear a face covering and practice social distancing during volunteer events. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. \n\n 
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/second-saturdays-10-09-2021/
LOCATION:Charlesgate\, Boston\, MA\, 02215
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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SUMMARY:Fall Bike Tour
DESCRIPTION:Crisp days and changing foliage beckon! Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a guided\, interpretive bike tour from the Arnold Arboretum to the Back Bay Fens\, led by a Conservancy docent. It’s a great opportunity to learn about and explore Boston’s largest park system. \nAll attendees must provide their own bicycle. Tour begins at the Arnold Arboretum’s Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA 02130. Pre-registration\, including a $10 fee\, is required. Must be 14 years or older to register. \n\n 
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/fall-bike-tour-4/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T110000
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SUMMARY:Charlesgate Park Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park! \nCharlesgate is the start of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. We hope you’ll join us to learn about the park’s history\, as well as present restoration efforts designed to repair park access issues\, improve the water quality of Muddy River and create new park amenities. \nThis tour will be led by Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek and Charlesgate Alliance Co-Founder Parker James. \n 
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/charlesgate-park-tour-10-21/
LOCATION:Charlesgate\, Boston\, MA\, 02215
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Animal Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to identify signs of the wild animals we share our parks with! In this fun guided walk through Franklin Park\, we will look at animal tracks\, scat and other signs they leave behind\, and learn how to identify which animal left them. \nThis experience will be facilitated by Bob Metcalfe\, an excellent tracker with over 30 years of experience. Bob’s passion to share his love of nature permeates his teaching style – don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him! \nSuitable for families and children age 12 and up.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/introduction-to-animal-tracking-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T110000
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CREATED:20211014T133913Z
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SUMMARY:Tour: Historic Treasures of the Back Bay Fens
DESCRIPTION:What do a 17th-century Japanese Temple Bell\, a bridge made of Roxbury puddingstone\, and a tree once thought extinct have in common? They all reside in the Back Bay Fens. Learn about these and other treasures on a guided walking tour of the Back Bay Fens that is sure to bring out the history detective in you! \nRegistration required: sign up below!
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/historic-treasures-10-24/
LOCATION:Shattuck Visitor Center\, 125 The Fenway\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T120000
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SUMMARY:Charlesgate Park Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park! \nCharlesgate is the start of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. We hope you’ll join us to learn about the park’s history\, as well as present restoration efforts designed to repair park access issues\, improve the water quality of Muddy River and create new park amenities. \nThis tour will be led by Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek and Charlesgate Alliance Co-Founder Parker James.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/charlesgate-park-tour-10-29/
LOCATION:Charlesgate\, Boston\, MA\, 02215
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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