The 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).
The 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.
Join 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.
Join the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops for a free outdoor concert at the Franklin Park Playstead- their first ever joint concert in a public outdoor venue! Food and family activities will also be available, starting at 1pm.
Join us for a day of cultural activities in the Fenway. The Emerald Necklace Conservancy invites visitors to take an educational walk in the park with all-day events at the Shattuck Visitor […]
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site will a panel discussion entitled Plans, Policy and Passion: How the Olmsteds Helped
Shape Our National Park System. This free event takes place at Wheelock College, 43 Hawes
Street, Brookline, and will start with a reception at 6:00pm. Advance registration is required, as
space is limited.
Join a special evening of environmental education with friends, supporters, Sanctuary Committee Chair Jocelyn Heywood, and Anne and Peter Brooke Sanctuary Director Julie Brandlen. Featured speakers include Jack Clarke, Director […]
The Friends of the Boston Public Garden is recruiting volunteers to become tour guides for their 2018 season, which runs weekdays May through September. If you’re passionate about the trees, plantings, […]
Join us as Marie Law Adams and Dan Adams of architectural firm Landing Studio lead us in a discussion of possibilities for improvement to DCR Charlesgate Park.
Join our friends at Fairstead for a fresh look at how the Olmsted Archives help tell the hidden stories of the Olmsted firm and the special places they created. The 7pm lecture, led by designer and historian Lucinda Brockway, will be preceded by a reception at 6pm.
