Lights in the Necklace is an installation that celebrates the power of our urban parks to bring us together, inspire us and light the way in challenging times. We hope you enjoy the emerald glow in several iconic Emerald Necklace parks as they light the way through winter into spring. Join us for the last […]
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park! Charlesgate 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 […]
In observation of the holiday, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park! Charlesgate 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 […]
We hope you will join us for this year’s Muddy River Cleanup! The Muddy River Cleanup is a part of the Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup; this event takes place throughout the Charles River Watershed and builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River Cleanup® which, to date, has removed over […]
There are helpful and even edible plants all around us, especially in springtime. Learn how to identify and use helpful plants that grow in the wild on a leisurely stroll along the Emerald Necklace with Pam Kristan, author and wild food practitioner. Find out what is growing, where, when, which parts are edible or useful […]
America's great place-maker Frederick Law Olmsted famously said his Brookline landscape architecture firm must "do the best for Boston all the time." Join us in honoring Olmsted's 200th birthday. Due to inclement weather, we have moved this event to our rain date, Wednesday, April 27! - Celebrate Olmsted's legacy values of shared use, shared […]
Enjoy a 75-minute "cocktail-hour" tour of Olmsted's Charlesgate Park, then toast Olmsted's 200th birthday at Kenmore's gem: Cornwall's Pub! Lace up your comfiest walking shoes and don your favorite party hat for this half-mile "cocktail hour" tour to mark the bicentennial of Frederick Law Olmsted, visionary landscape architect who created Charlesgate Park. Guided by leaders […]
Experience the healing benefits of The Emerald Necklace on a Forest Bathing Walk. Discover one of Boston's forested gems on this slow-paced guided therapeutic combination of leisurely walking, sitting, and observation. This is a chance to unplug, slow down, and de-stress through a series of gentle sensory-opening invitations that welcome us to deepen our connection […]
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Party in the Park Luncheon in spring 2022! Purchase your tickets or sponsorship today! Explore sponsorship benefits and ticket levels here. Sponsorships and tickets are available through April 27. The deadline for inclusion on the printed invitation is March 15 and the deadline for inclusion in the program book […]
