• Lights in the Necklace

    Enjoy the emerald glow on several iconic Emerald Necklace bridges in the evenings from dusk to 9pm, daily through March 13.

  • First Peek into the Curley House

    Conservancy Events

      Fun fact: the Conservancy’s recently expanded offices at 350 Jamaicaway are the former home of Mayor James Michael Curley, one of Boston’s most notable (and notorious) mayors! Although our staff has been working remotely for the past year, we can’t keep this historically rich landmark overlooking Jamaica Pond to ourselves any longer! Join us […]

  • Hidden Gems: Revival of the Muddy River within the Emerald Necklace

    Partner Events

    Event hosted by Park Watershed The story of the Emerald Necklace, (aka Muddy River riparian corridor) reveals how landscapes along urban waterways provide essential ecosystem connectivity. The Emerald Necklace Conservancy […]

  • Patriots’ Day

    Conservancy Events

    In observation of the holiday, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.

  • Muddy River Cleanup 2021

    Emerald Necklace MA, United States
    Conservancy Events

    Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have adjusted our traditionally one-day event to span a week in order to promote social distancing among volunteers. All cleanup events will take place from 10:00AM-12:00PM throughout the week. Monday, April 19, 2021: Back Bay Fens & Olmsted Park Tuesday, April 20, 2021: Charlesgate & Jamaica Pond* Wednesday, […]

  • Tour of the Muddy River Restoration

    Conservancy Events

    Join the Conservancy on a tour of Phase 2 of the Muddy River Restoration in the Back Bay Fens restoration area with the US Army Corps of Engineers and Charter Construction.

  • Walk: Useful Plants Among Us

    Valley Gates Parking Lot Boston, MA, United States
    Conservancy Events

    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.

  • Arbor Week Tree Giveaway

    James Michael Curley House 350 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA, United States
    Conservancy Events

    Plant a tree for Arbor Day! In celebration of Arbor Week, we are pleased to partner with Speak for the Trees to give away tree saplings at the Conservancy's Curley House offices. Stop by the parking lot, behind the Curley House, to pick up a White Oak, Bur Oak, Persimmon, Frasier Fir, or Sweetgum. Please […]

  • Charlesgate Park Tour – Boston Design Week (1:00PM)

    Conservancy Events

    Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park as part of Boston Design Week. Charlesgate is the start of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. We hope you'll […]



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