Conservancy Events

The unofficial start to summer! Make it a day to enjoy your parks. The Shattuck Visitor Center will be closed in observation of the holiday.

Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied. Pre-registration required.

Learn to see and appreciate the art of Frederick Law Olmsted’s landscape design through a drawing experience at Olmsted Park! 

Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied. Pre-registration required.

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 with nature.

Help implement a comprehensive woodlands management program and promote a healthier forest through activities ranging from removing invasive plant species to conditioning forest soil. Pre-registration required.

Learn about the beloved trees of the Emerald Necklace: their bark, leaves and the habitat they provide for other creatures, and participate in a leaf tracing craft activity with leaves you’ve found.

Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied. Pre-registration required.

Summer blooms, scented gardens, and a leisurely stroll all combine to make this one-hour guided walk the perfect antidote to the workday!