BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Emerald Necklace Conservancy - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Emerald Necklace Conservancy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Emerald Necklace Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210406T201152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T151353Z UID:14712-1619600400-1619719200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Arbor Week Tree Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Plant a tree for Arbor Day!\nIn 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 note: parking is not available onsite\, but there is street parking nearby. Enter on foot from Moraine Street. Special thanks to Speak for the Trees for making this giveaway possible. \nPick up dates and times (rain or shine): \nWednesday\, April 28\, 9am-1pm \nThursday\, April 29\, 2pm-6pm \nTrees must be planted on private property. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/arbor-week-tree-giveaway/ LOCATION:James Michael Curley House\, 350 Jamaicaway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210317T163219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T140916Z UID:14555-1619874000-1619879400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Charlesgate Park Tour - Boston Design Week (1:00PM) DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park as part of Boston Design Week. \nCharlesgate is the start of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. We hope you’ll join us to learn about the park’s history\, as well as present restoration efforts designed to repair park access issues\, improve the water quality of Muddy River and create new park amenities. \nThe tour will be led by Parker James from the Charlesgate Alliance. A rain date for this tour is set for May 8\, 2021 at 1:00PM. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/charlesgate-tour-1pm/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Rendering-Northfield.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210317T163512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T140822Z UID:14561-1619884800-1619888400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Charlesgate Park Tour – Boston Design Week (4:00PM) DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park as part of Boston Design Week. \nCharlesgate is the start of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. We hope you’ll join us to learn about the park’s history\, as well as present restoration efforts designed to repair park access issues\, improve the water quality of Muddy River and create new park amenities. \nThe tour will be led by Parker James from the Charlesgate Alliance. A rain date for this tour is set for May 8\, 2021 at 4:00PM. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/charlesgate-tour-4pm/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Rendering-Northfield.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210412T183128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T183128Z UID:14782-1620140400-1620144000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:ESSENTIAL: Public Health\, Public Space\, & the Design of Boston's Big Parks DESCRIPTION:Join leaders in landscape architecture & public health in a discussion about the past\, present\, and future of open space in Boston.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this event here. \n\n\nNow\, more than ever\, parks are essential infrastructure. Supporting physical and mental health\, enhancing human and ecological resilience\, offering places to protest and spaces to heal\, parks have played vital roles during this past pandemic year – and will in the years to come. Rather fortuitously\, Boston is currently renovating its three largest open spaces: Boston Common\, Franklin Park\, and Moakley Park. As part of Boston Design Week\, join the landscape architects and public health experts designing these projects in a discussion about the past\, present\, and future of open space in Boston and beyond. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/essential-public-health-public-space-the-design-of-bostons-big-parks/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210406T203527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T170326Z UID:14716-1620322200-1620327600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:2021 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the Conservancy’s tree care program and why a healthy urban tree canopy is essential to our city. \nConservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek will share an update about our work over this past year. We’ll dive a bit deeper into our tree and landscape work with Erica Holm\, the Conservancy’s Field Operations Coordinator. Erica will explain the work we’ve completed so far during the first seven-year tree pruning cycle of our Tree Inventory\, Assessment and Management Plan\, and where we hope to go in the future. \nDr. Jim Clark\, the Managing Consulting Arborist for Hort Science | Bartlett Consulting and an internationally renowned arborist\, will join us to speak about how this kind of tree care is beneficial for the long-term health of the tree canopy\, for the humans interacting with it and for the environment. \nTo close out the event\, we will be joined by an expert panel to discuss the importance of a healthy tree canopy from the perspective of the tree canopy and the nearby environment\, direct human interaction in an urban environment and the broader public health impacts a tree canopy (or lack thereof) can have on the surrounding community. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/2021-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210408T205939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T182410Z UID:14751-1620468000-1620471600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Animal Tracking DESCRIPTION:Come and learn how to identify signs of different animal life\, some of which we share our parks with! In this fun\, virtual experience\, we will look at animal tracks\, scat\, and other signs they leave behind\, and learn how to identify which animal left them. \nThis experience will be facilitated by Bob Metcalfe. Bob is an excellent tracker with over 30 years of experience. Bob’s passion to share his love of nature permeates his teaching style. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from him! \nSuitable for families and children age 12 and up. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/introduction-to-animal-tracking/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210507T202130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T202130Z UID:14952-1621072800-1621080000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Event: Ecological Restoration Work in the Back Bay Fens DESCRIPTION:Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with ecological restoration work in the Emerald Necklace parks! We will be removing trash and clearing brush and debris from areas of the Back Bay Fens. \nThere is a 25 person capacity limit for this event and registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will receive an email from Joelle Boyle\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities. \n  \n\n \n  \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies. \nAll volunteers will be required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing during the event. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/ecological-restoration-back-bay-fens/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190528 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20190123T172921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T172921Z UID:10071-1558915200-1559001599@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:In observation of the holiday\, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/memorial-day-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T124500 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210520T162456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T130500Z UID:15136-1622203200-1622205900@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Beyond Walls: Performance in Public Space DESCRIPTION:Rising draws inspiration from the restoration of the Muddy River to highlight our collective need to recover and regrow as a society after the Covid-19 pandemic. Rising explores the potential of renewal from the simplicity of nature through live music\, dance and poetry as performed by a multidisciplinary ensemble. Each aspect of the performance is designed to sonically\, visually\, and verbally guide the audience through the cyclical nature of growth and restoration. \nSam Feldman – Contemporary Theater 23’ | Tess Stevens – Dance 23’ | AnnaLotte Smith\, Piano Performance MM 22’ | Rachel Kempenaar – Dance | Jacob Windeler – Dance 24’ | Featuring 42 Boston Conservatory at Berklee students \nFriday\, May 28 at 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM | Two 15- minute performances | Back Bay Fens\, next to the Kelleher Rose Garden  \nRising Poems\nPOEM #1 \nBy: Alex Leondis\, Yitong Zhu\, Mel Tanaka\, Dylan Gombos\, James Paquette\, Monique Lonergan\, San Feldman \nWhat is this muck on the pulse of the community? \nWhy does this water choose to rage infinitely? \nOverflowing and drowning. I am bursting to breathe. \nThese days are all the same \nfalling from grace \nit’s all too slow a pace for me \n  \nScratching at the earth with a sneaking persistence \nRollover and rollover and rollover – I have dirt in my nails from a distance \nA quiet tornado rages and weaves \nYou should breathe what you believe\, \nReset what it means to grieve \n  \nIt giveth and it taketh away\, \nWhat are you doing here? \nWhy did you stay? \nSensing instead of seeing \nPerceiving is believing \nAnd we are all healing \nStop the flood but not the flow \nI watched life burn\, dampen\, then grow \n  \nPOEM #2 \nBy: Alex Leondis\, Yitong Zhu\, Mel Tanaka\, Dylan Gombos\, James Paquette\, Monique Lonergan\, San Feldman \nBasking in the sun\, I sit \nAs the park revolves around me \nPedestrians and Passerbys \nWalkers and Wanderers \nAll moving past the same patch of grass and asphalt \nI have seen much change from this spot. \nThe wind blows cooler now. \nAt first it chilled me to the brittle bone. \nNow\, it is almost refreshing. \nA familiar ice can  that aches in a specific way. \nBut now the sun is awake \nStarting to poke out from behind ty \nThe todwering trees and buildings that peer \nIpark. \nAnd I am starting to get warm. \nWarm in my hands. \nWarm in my feet. \nMy toes\, my nose \nAnd my heart. \nA new wind is blowing \nBlowing past me and through me. \nA warm wind\, for the first time in a long time. \nAnd it is welcomed back like an age old friend. \nA new breath. Fresh air. \nSpring is here. \nMake me a gathering place \na safe place \na resting place \nLet the children play \nlet the runners run- let there be a moment to rest and a moment to love. \nLet there be first dates and old friends and new friends and light. \nLet the sun shine\, the breeze blow\, let the geese take flight. \n  \nPOEM # 3 \nBy:  Sam Feldman \nWhat is rebirth? \nWhat does it mean to grow? \nThrough autumn leaves and fallen snow \nThe spring is here and flowers come \nAnd birds add to the quiet hum \n  \nTo change \nTo turn a page \nTo re-arrange \nTo re-estrange \nAnd be regained \nTo stop the flood \nTo a come undone \n  \nUnfinished\, as you are \nAnd be unjudged \n  \nTo delight in the small and good things \nThat come and go on birds wings \nTo honor the land on which we stand and plan for the future \nTo unapologetically and empathetically be. \n  \nRising marks the culmination of Boston Conservatory’s new\, credit-bearing summer course called Beyond Walls: Performance in Public Space\, led by acclaimed artist and entrepreneur Maria Finkelmeier of MF Dynamics\, who garnered praise earlier this year for her inventive multimedia public space project\, Hatched: Breaking Through Silence\, at the Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston. Learn more about this program and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s partnership with the Boston Conservatory here.  \nLearn more about the Muddy River and the ongoing restoration efforts here.  Explore the work of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/beyond-walls-performance-in-public-space/ LOCATION:Kelleher Rose Garden\, Back Bay Fens\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/beyond-walls.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210412T172059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T185135Z UID:14777-1622282400-1622289600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Walk DESCRIPTION:Experience the healing benefits of The Emerald Necklace on a Forest Bathing Walk through Franklin Park. \nImmerse yourself in the “Wilderness” of Franklin Park on a Forest Bathing Walk!  Listen to the migrating birds and explore the textures of the puddingstone in this urban woodland as we slow down and awaken our senses. Forest Bathing\, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku\, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses\, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug\, slow down and open our senses to notice more of our natural surroundings.  Forest Bathing is part of a global effort to tend to the stressful conditions of living in modern industrialized civilization.  All the prompts\, invitations\, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation. \nAbout Tam Willey\nthey/she/he\nTam is a certified forest therapy guide\, trainer\, mentor and teacher with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and is the founder of “Toadstool Walks\,” a guiding practice based in Boston\, Massachusetts.  Tam has guided Forest Therapy in collaboration with The Arnold Arboretum\, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy\, Mass Audubon\, Boston Harbor Now\, Peabody Essex Museum\, Lesley University Holistic Psychology and Wellness\, Boston University School Of Theology\, and more.  Tam is passionate about the ways that forest therapy can build our collective empathy and compassion\, broadening and healing relationships\, human and beyond\, supporting our re-membering that we are not only in relationship with nature but rather that we are nature.   For more information about Tam\, check out ToadstoolWalks.com \nThis is a free event\, though donations to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy are gladly accepted. \nRegister below: \n  \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/forest-bathing-walk/ LOCATION:Valley Gates Parking Lot\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210513T172620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T185111Z UID:15041-1622880000-1622887200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Birding in the Emerald Necklace DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a special springtime event: Birding in the Emerald Necklace! \nThis tour in Franklin Park will focus on the basics of bird watching. We will use our senses to witness the birds found within Boston’s largest park system. No experience or equipment necessary. Binoculars are welcome\, but not needed. \nThe tour will be led by two Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff members: \n• Kent Jackson\, Director of Education at the Conservancy \n• Erica Holm\, Field Operations Coordinator \nTo comply with City of Boston COVID-19 regulations\, tour capacity is limited and registration is required. Six-foot social distancing must be maintained and masks must be worn when in close proximity with others. \nRegistration required! Please register below. \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/birding-in-the-emerald-necklace/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210602T171431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T171431Z UID:15216-1623173400-1623180600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tuesdays With Roses 06/08 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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 from Joelle Boyle\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities. \n  \n\n \n  \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies. \n  \nAt this time\, we still require that all volunteers wear a face covering and practice social distancing during volunteer events. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tuesdays-with-roses-06-08/ LOCATION:Kelleher Rose Garden\, Back Bay Fens\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210524T204250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T184441Z UID:15153-1623488400-1623502800@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:President's Walking Tour of the Emerald Necklace DESCRIPTION:Lace up your walking shoes and join us for our fourth annual full walkthrough of Frederick Law Olmsted’s masterpiece! Led by Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek\, you will enjoy a six-mile walk from Franklin Park to Charlesgate Park. \nTake in the sights\, sounds and scale of the Emerald Necklace on this special annual walk. There will be brief stops along the way to take in the scenery and talk about the history of the park and our current efforts to restore\, improve and advocate for this historic parkland. (Rain Date: Sunday\, June 13) \nWhat to Bring: \n\nRefillable water bottle with water\nLunch and/or snacks\nHat\nSunscreen\n\n\nImportant Info: \n\nDress in layers\nWear comfortable walking shoes\nThis is a light rain or shine event but will be rescheduled to Sunday\, June 13 for extreme weather. Cancellation notification will be shared via email on Friday\, June 12.\nThere will be brief stops along the way for lunch\, snacks\, water and restroom breaks. Most time will be spent walking.\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/presidents-walking-tour-of-the-emerald-necklace/ LOCATION:Emerald Necklace\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210427T142236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T142936Z UID:14848-1623492000-1623495600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Ecology of Mother Earth DESCRIPTION:In this presentation food\, technology\, art\, medicine\, storytelling\, music and dance come together with our environment to teach us the importance of caring for the earth we all share. This virtual experience will be facilitated by Lorén M. Spears. \nLorén M. Spears\, Narragansett\, Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum\, has been an educator for 25 years and has served as an adjunct faculty at Brown University and at the University of Rhode Island. She shares her cultural knowledge and traditional arts learned through her family with the public through museum programs. She has written curriculum\, poetry\, and narratives. \n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/ecology-of-mother-earth/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210520T175033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T184357Z UID:15146-1623492000-1623499200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Second Saturdays Volunteer Event: Ecological Restoration Work in Franklin Park DESCRIPTION:Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with ecological restoration and invasive species removal work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday\, June 12th! We will be removing brush\, debris\, and invasive species from areas of Franklin Park.    \nThere is a 25-person capacity limit for this event and registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email from Joelle Boyle\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event.  \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities.  \n\n  \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies.  \nAt this time\, we still require that all volunteers wear a face covering and practice social distancing during volunteer events. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate.  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/ecological-restoration-franklin-park/ LOCATION:Valley Gates\, Franklin Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02130 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210607T134533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T184436Z UID:15240-1623778200-1623785400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tuesdays With Roses 06/15 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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 from Joelle Boyle\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities. \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies. \n  \nAt this time\, we still require that all volunteers wear a face covering and practice social distancing during volunteer events. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. \n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tuesdays-with-roses-06-15/ LOCATION:Kelleher Rose Garden\, Back Bay Fens\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210607T140416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T184256Z UID:15243-1624383000-1624390200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tuesdays With Roses 06/22 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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 from Joelle Boyle\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities. \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies. \nAt this time\, we still require that all volunteers wear a face covering and practice social distancing during volunteer events. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tuesdays-with-roses-06-22/ LOCATION:Kelleher Rose Garden\, Back Bay Fens\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210427T142730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T184231Z UID:14852-1624701600-1624705200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Traditional Indigenous Use of Plants DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual nature walk with us in this presentation on the traditional uses of both indigenous plants and the invasive species that became staples in Native communities. This virtual walk will be facilitated by Lorén M. Spears. \nLorén M. Spears\, Narragansett\, Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum\, has been an educator for 25 years and has served as an adjunct faculty at Brown University and at the University of Rhode Island. She shares her cultural knowledge and traditional arts learned through her family with the public through museum programs. She has written curriculum\, poetry\, and narratives. \n  \n  \n  \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/traditional-use-of-plants/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210610T194247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T131337Z UID:15315-1624901400-1624905000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Canceled due to heat: Tai Chi Class – In-Person 06/28 DESCRIPTION:This class has been canceled due to a heat advisory. Please sign up for our next Tai Chi class on 7/20.  \nPresented in partnership with Yang’s Martial Arts Association of Boston. \nClass Location: Back Bay Fens \nInstructor: Joe Best \nJoe Best started his martial arts training in Uechi Ryu Karate Do in 1970 under George Mattson and earned his black belt in 1977. \nHis Tai Chi practice began in 1980 at the Chinese Wushu Research Institute with Master Bow Sim Mark where he was also introduced to Hsing Yi and Bagua. \nIn 1985 Joe joined the Tai Chi program at Yang’s Martial Arts Association and began teaching in 1988. Joe has always had a strong interest in the technical aspects of the arts in general and of the internal aspects in particular. He is also a licensed massage therapist. \n— \nTai Chi (Taijiquan) is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement\, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind – a type of moving meditation. The slow\, smooth movements gently stimulate the internal organs and joints\, and improve energy circulation. Tai Chi is a gentle\, low-impact exercise suitable for adults of any age and varying physical ability. Practicing Tai Chi can reduce stress\, increase energy\, balance\, and flexibility\, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure\, asthma\, back pain\, and arthritis. \nLocated in the heart of Roslindale Village\, Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA) of Boston offers Tai Chi\, Kung Fu\, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu\, Kettlebell and Kids Kung Fu classes. YMAA Boston classes share a deep knowledge of the arts in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Founded in 1982 by Dr. Yang\, Jwing-Ming\, YMAA has grown into an international organization that includes 60 schools spread across 19 countries. \nYMAABoston.com \n756 South St\, Roslindale\, MA 02131 \n617-363-9622 \ninfo@ymaaboston.com \n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tai-chi-class-06-28/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210503T141305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T155553Z UID:14888-1624977000-1624980600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Canceled due to heat: Tour of the Muddy River Restoration DESCRIPTION:Due to the extreme heat advisory\, this tour has been cancelled. Please check back for updates and a rescheduled tour! \n  \nAre you curious about what is going on in the Emerald Necklace behind those temporary fences? \nJoin 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. You will learn about why the Muddy River Restoration project is so important and specifics about how the restoration work is being done. The tour will be led by members of the Army Corps and Charter Contracting Company and will remain outside of the construction fencing for the safety of attendees. \nPlease note that space is limited to 10 guests and registration is required. We will be conducting the tour in accordance with COVID-19 safety requirements which include social distancing and face masks at all times. You will receive information about the tour meeting location in the registration email confirmation. \nPlease note: In case of inclement weather\, this tour will be held on Thursday\, June 30 at 2:30 pm. A switch to the rain date will be determined by 10:00 am the day of the event and will be communicated via email. \n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tour-of-the-muddy-river-restoration-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_20210212_111611-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210607T141839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182926Z UID:15246-1624987800-1624995000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tuesdays With Roses 06/29 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere 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 from Joelle Boyle\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities. \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies. \nAt this time\, we still require that all volunteers wear a face covering and practice social distancing during volunteer events. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tuesdays-with-roses-06-29/ LOCATION:Kelleher Rose Garden\, Back Bay Fens\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210618T141241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T142327Z UID:15425-1624989600-1624995000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Boston Park Advocates Mayoral Candidate Forum on Parks and Open Space DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Park Advocates for a special mayoral candidate forum on parks and open space! Together\, we’ll let candidates know how important parks are. We urge park-connected groups across all neighborhoods to attend this special event. \nRegister here. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/boston-park-advocates-mayoral-forum/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210707T182247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182920Z UID:15607-1625913000-1625918400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Second Saturdays Volunteer Event: Ecological Restoration Work in the Back Bay Fens DESCRIPTION:Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship and invasive species removal work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday\, July 10th! We will be removing brush\, debris\, and invasive species from the Mother’s Rest section of the Back Bay Fens. \nThere is a 25-person capacity limit for this event and registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email from Joelle Boyle\, the Land Stewardship Coordinator\, with further details\, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. \nPlease email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities. \n  \nCOVID-19 policy: The Conservancy has been closely monitoring health and safety guidelines set by the City of Boston\, the Town of Brookline\, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the beginning of the pandemic. All programs and events that we have follow our Conservancy COVID-19 policies. \nAt this time\, we still require that all volunteers wear a face covering and practice social distancing during volunteer events. We advise that volunteers who feel ill within 72 hours of the event do not participate. All volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/second-saturdays-07-10/ LOCATION:Shattuck Visitor Center\, 125 The Fenway\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210708T175756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T175756Z UID:15628-1626274800-1626278400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday Hike - Jamaica Pond DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Parks and Recreation for a walk in the woods on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Hikes will explore different wilderness areas of Boston. They will last about one hour and will travel one to two miles through the woods. \nHikes will be led by a Boston Park Ranger or Boston Park employee and will include some interpretive programming. Pre-registration is required and space is limited\, so sign up here. \nSUGGESTED TO BRING (WEATHER DEPENDENT):\n\nWater\nJacket\nA hat\nBug spray\nClose-toed shoes\nSunscreen URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/wild-wednesday-hike-jamaica-pond/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210617T162922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T154232Z UID:15398-1626372000-1626377400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Twilight Music Series - 07/15 DESCRIPTION:Take in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in three Emerald Necklace parks! Tonight\, Summer on the Emerald Necklace is pleased to present the following shows: \nAll performances start at 6:00 PM \n\n\nCharlesgate Park – corner of Beacon St. and Charlesgate East \nJP Saxophone Quartet\, Jazz\, Latin\, and Classical favorites for four saxophone. \n\nOlmsted Park – Allerton Overlook \nFair Play\, Traditional fiddle tunes of Ireland\, Shetland\, Scandinavia\, and Appalachia. \n\nJamaica Pond – Boathouse Bandstand \nTareq Rantisi\, Middle Eastern and Global Jazz Music. \n\n\nAll concerts are weather-dependent and will be canceled in the event of severe weather. Cancellations will be announced at or before 2:00 pm on the day of the concert. Please check back here for updates or call us at 617-522-2700. \nJP Saxophone Quartet \nDescribed as “vibrant\, versatile\, and engaging\,” the Jamaica Plain Saxophone Quartet brings energy and variety to every performance. JPSQ’s repertoire list covers the spectrum\, with music appropriate for everything from weddings to birthdays to cocktail parties and more. And with almost a century of playing experience between the four members of the group\, JPSQ brings an impeccable level of poise and professionalism to every engagement. For more information\, visit www.jpsaxquartet.com/gig-press-kit. \nFair Play \nVeteran performers Maggie Holtzberg (fiddle) and Mitch Nelin (mandocello) play a spirited repertoire of driving Irish reels and jigs\, Shetland and Scandinavian listening tunes\, Southern old-time marches\, and waltzes. The musical range and ringing strings of the long neck mandocello is an ideal accompaniment to the fiddle. \nTareq Rantisi \nTareq is a world percussionist\, composer\, and educator. Initially self-taught in the Arabic music tradition\, he received a B.A. in Performance from Berklee College of Music in 2011 and a Master’s from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in 2019. His studies and practice have brought him into deep dialogue with Jazz\, Afro-Cuban\, Indian\, West African. \nNaseem Alatrash is a Palestinian cellist\, composer. Naseem’s performances include a mix of improvisation and traditional melodies\, with a focus on traditional Arabic music\, with influences from jazz and contemporary style. Naseem studied at The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Palestine\, holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Cello Performance and a post master’s fellowship from the Berklee College of Music.  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/twilight-music-series-07-15/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210618T140226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T140226Z UID:15417-1626519600-1626523200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime with the Boston Public Library - 07/17 DESCRIPTION:The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is proud to partner with the Boston Public Library for a summer series of nature-based story readings in the Emerald Necklace parks for elementary-school aged children and their families. Events will include a story reading by a Boston Public Library Librarian and a nature-based activity to connect with the parks. After the story time\, the Boston Public Library will be giving away books to attendees. \nStorytime – 11am-11:30am \nBook Giveaway – 11:30am – 12:00pm. \nAge range: Elementary school\, 5-10 years old. \nEvents are weather-dependent. \nRegistration is required\, please sign up below to receive event reminders and updates. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/saturday-storytime-07-17/ LOCATION:Pinebank Promontory at Jamaica Pond\, Jamaica Pond\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210610T194600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T194310Z UID:15319-1626802200-1626805800@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi Class – In-Person 07/20 DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Yang’s Martial Arts Association of Boston. \nClass Location: Olmsted Park \nInstructor: Joe Best \nJoe Best started his martial arts training in Uechi Ryu Karate Do in 1970 under George Mattson and earned his black belt in 1977. \nHis Tai Chi practice began in 1980 at the Chinese Wushu Research Institute with Master Bow Sim Mark where he was also introduced to Hsing Yi and Bagua. \nIn 1985 Joe joined the Tai Chi program at Yang’s Martial Arts Association and began teaching in 1988. Joe has always had a strong interest in the technical aspects of the arts in general and of the internal aspects in particular. He is also a licensed massage therapist. \n— \nTai Chi (Taijiquan) is a sequence of postures connected by flowing movement\, practiced with focused breathing and a calm mind – a type of moving meditation. The slow\, smooth movements gently stimulate the internal organs and joints\, and improve energy circulation. Tai Chi is a gentle\, low-impact exercise suitable for adults of any age and varying physical ability. Practicing Tai Chi can reduce stress\, increase energy\, balance\, and flexibility\, and ease symptoms of many health problems such as high blood pressure\, asthma\, back pain\, and arthritis. \nLocated in the heart of Roslindale Village\, Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA) of Boston offers Tai Chi\, Kung Fu\, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu\, Kettlebell and Kids Kung Fu classes. YMAA Boston classes share a deep knowledge of the arts in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Founded in 1982 by Dr. Yang\, Jwing-Ming\, YMAA has grown into an international organization that includes 60 schools spread across 19 countries. \nYMAABoston.com\n756 South St\, Roslindale\, MA 02131\n617-363-9622\ninfo@ymaaboston.com\nYMAABoston.com \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tai-chi-class-07-20/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210702T152957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T152957Z UID:15583-1626804000-1626807600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Arboretum Volunteer Info Session DESCRIPTION:The Arnold Arboretum is recruiting volunteers! Join them for a virtual information session to learn about the various volunteer opportunities at the Arboretum. Public Programs staff will give a short series of presentations on volunteering at the Arboretum\, from leading tours through the landscape to working with schoolchildren. After the presentations\, attendees can enter breakout rooms to ask additional questions and chat with Arboretum staff. Register here! URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/arb-volunteer-info-session/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210621T202144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T162137Z UID:15440-1626890400-1626895800@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Twilight Music Series – 07/21 DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTake in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in Franklin Park! Tonight\, Summer on the Emerald Necklace is pleased to present the following performance in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department: \nPerformance starts at 6:00 PM. \n\nFranklin Park – Patio at the William J. Devine Golf Course  \nJP Saxophone Quartet\, Jazz\, Latin\, and classical favorites for four saxophones. \n\nAll concerts are weather-dependent and will be canceled in the event of severe weather. Cancellations will be announced at or before 2:00 PM on the day of the concert. Please check back here for updates or call us at 617-522-2700. \nJP Saxophone Quartet \nDescribed as “vibrant\, versatile and engaging\,” the Jamaica Plain Saxophone Quartet brings energy and variety to every performance. JPSQ’s repertoire list covers the spectrum\, with music appropriate for everything from weddings to birthdays to cocktail parties and more. And with almost a century of playing experience between the four members of the group\, JPSQ brings an impeccable level of poise and professionalism to every engagement. For more information\, visit www.jpsaxquartet.com/gig-press-kit. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/twilight-music-series-07-21/ LOCATION:Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse\, 1 Circuit Drive\, Dorchester\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T133040 CREATED:20210617T163033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T163547Z UID:15402-1626976800-1626982200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Twilight Music Series - 07/22 DESCRIPTION:  \nTake in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in two Emerald Necklace parks! Tonight\, Summer on the Emerald Necklace is pleased to present shows in these locations: \nPerformances start at 6:00 PM \n\n\nOlmsted Park – Allerton Overlook \nPanNeubean Steel\, soulful blend of reggae\, soca and calypso. \n\nJamaica Pond – Boathouse Bandstand \nTim Hall\, Neo Soul/Spoken Word \n  \n\nAll concerts are weather-dependent and will be canceled in the event of severe weather. Cancellations will be announced at or before 2:00 PM on the day of the concert. Please check back here for updates or call us at 617-522-2700. \nPanNeubean Steel \n \nSteelpanist and vocalist Jefferey Clayton of Jamaican heritage is a retired Army Musician and graduate of The New England Conservatory (MM). He has dedicated his life to music education and showcasing the steelpan. https://www.panneubeansteel.com/ \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTim Hall \nTim Hall is an award-winning  musician and performance poet from Detroit\, MI\, while honoring Boston as home. His poetry draws inspiration from his lived experiences – charting the nuances of blackness\, masculinity and the beauties of life. Tim’s music is used to underscore his vivid storytelling with warm neo soul\, jazz and hip hop influences. He is an Assistant Professor in the Professional Music Department of Berklee College of Music\, the co-owner of HipStory – a digital media production company dedicated to creating and showcasing the work of marginalized identities within media – and Artist Relations manager for BAMSFest. Additionally\, Tim is a member of the band STL GLD\, and a principal collaborator with Cliff Notez\, Oompa and Will Dailey. He was honored as “Session Musician of the Year” by the 2020 Boston Music Awards\, and recognized by WBUR’s Artery 25 as 1 of 25 millennials of color impacting Arts and Culture in Boston. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/twilight-music-series-07-22/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR