Conservancy Events

Take in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in three Emerald Necklace parks!

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 […]

Take in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in Franklin Park!

Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided. There is a 10-person capacity limit for this event and registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email […]

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 […]

Presented in partnership with Yang’s Martial Arts Association of Boston. Class Location: Schoolmaster Hill, Franklin Park Instructor: Joe Best Joe Best started his martial arts training in Uechi Ryu Karate Do in 1970 under George Mattson and earned his black belt in 1977. His Tai Chi practice began in 1980 at the Chinese Wushu Research […]

Experience the healing benefits of The Emerald Necklace on a Forest Bathing Walk through Franklin Park.

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. All attendees must provide their own bicycle. Tour begins at the […]

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! Meet at REI, […]

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 […]