Election Day Vote Yes on Question 5
Boston Voters have the opportunity to support parks by voting today to pass the Community Preservation Act.
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Franklin Park Turkey Trot
Franklin Park BostonRun or walk the beautiful paths of this “jewel” of the Emerald Necklace to start your Thanksgiving Day! The scenic 3.1 mile route includes the most beautiful and historic views of Franklin Park.
Imagine Boston 2030: A Mixed-use Downtown: Growth, Affordability, and Preparing for Climate Change
Millennium Place 580 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin Imagine Boston 2030 at Millennium Place for a walking tour of downtown’s high rise areas as we learn about how the downtown has evolved recently; share our vision for expanding opportunities in the area; and discuss the service and infrastructure improvements needed to serve the area’s existing residents, businesses, and newcomers.
Imagine Boston 2030: Enhancing Neighborhoods and Completing the Emerald Necklace
Franklin Park BostonAt 10:30 am, join Imagine Boston 2030 for a walk from Franklin Park to Moakley Park and hear from City leaders about our vision to connect Boston’s neighborhoods and open spaces
Bird Walk in Olmsted Park
Daisy Field Parking Area - Willow Pond Road Jamaica Plain, MAThis free walk will include visits to Leverett, Willow, and Ward’s Ponds in Olmsted Park as well as a portion of Jamaica Pond. Participants should bring a field guide and binoculars and wear boots or shoes they don’t mind getting muddy.
Community Meeting: Franklin Park Pathways
Franklin Park BostonThe Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to the first community meeting for Phase V of ongoing improvements to the pathways at Franklin Park at the William Devine Golf Course Club House, Dorchester.
For further information, please call (617) 961-3019.
Snow date: Thurs., Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.
Friends of Fairsted Lecture: Lewis Mumford’s Green Urbanism
Wheelock College, Brookline Campus 43 Hawes Street, Brookline, MA, United StatesFriends of Fairsted present "Lewis Mumford’s Green Urbanism" with Aaron Sachs,
Professor of History and American Studies, Cornell University. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Boston Parks Advocates Advocacy Bootcamp
Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston , MA, United StatesThe Boston Park Advocates are hosting a half day advocacy workshop. Gather with fellow open space advocates from across the city to hone your effectiveness as a community leader, share information, and generate specific ideas for park improvements that can be funded by the newly passed Community Preservation Act (CPA).
Community Meeting: Franklin Park Pathways
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA, United StatesThe Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to the second community meeting for Phase V of the On-going Improvements to Pathways at Franklin Park. The proposed project includes renovations to selected pathways including the drive and path between the Shattuck Hospital, Franklin Park yard and the golf course parking lot. Pathways surrounding Scarboro Pond will also be included in the renovation.
It’s Olmsted’s Birthday!
First Church Centre and Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United StatesJoin us for a special event in honor of Frederick Law Olmsted's 195th birthday! Sponsored by Olmsted 2022, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Arborway Coalition and other community organizations.
