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: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:20210608T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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:20260430T094934 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210617T153420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182721Z UID:15390-1627120800-1627124400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Garden Stroll - 07/24 DESCRIPTION:Summer blooms\, scented gardens\, and a leisurely stroll all combine to make this one-hour guided walk the perfect antidote to the workday! \n(Rescheduled from original date of Saturday\, July 10) \n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/evening-garden-stroll-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:20210724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210618T140504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182700Z UID:15422-1627124400-1627128000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime with the Boston Public Library - 07/24 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. \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/saturday-storytime-07-24/ LOCATION:Pinebank Promontory at Jamaica Pond\, Jamaica Pond\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210722T202720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T202720Z UID:15811-1627383600-1627387200@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Film Screening - GATHER DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free viewing of Sanjay Rawal’s Gather\, a documentary about the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their identities through food sovereignty while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. \n  \nRegistration is required for this event\, reserve tickets here. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/film-screening-gather/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210729T144932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182618Z UID:15858-1628011800-1628019000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tuesdays With Roses 08/03 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-08-03/ LOCATION:Kelleher Rose Garden\, Back Bay Fens\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210621T202422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T192103Z UID:15443-1628100000-1628105400@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Canceled: Twilight Music Series – 08/04 DESCRIPTION:UPDATED 8/4: This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. We hope to see you at another Twilight Music Series installment! \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 a show at this location in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department: \nPerformance starts at 6:00PM. \n\n\nFranklin Park – Patio at William J. Devine Golf Course – Shane Wood Jazz Trio (Jazz Trio)\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. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/twilight-music-series-08-04/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210728T174221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182549Z UID:15846-1628334000-1628337600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime with the Boston Public Library - 08/07 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. \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/saturday-storytime-with-the-boston-public-library-08-07/ LOCATION:Shattuck Visitor Center\, 125 The Fenway\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210714T203050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T182112Z UID:15733-1628538300-1628542800@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Jamaica Plain Movie Night: 'HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD' DESCRIPTION:Mayor Kim Janey’s Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in city parks in August and September.\nThe inhabitants of Berk enjoy firm friendships\, new responsibilities and great relationships with their dragons as they co-exist happily. However\, once an evil dragon trafficker threatens their peace\, seeking to rob and deceive them emotionally and wipe out the dragons entirely\, they must join forces to overcome this newfound foe. \nAll shows begin at dusk. This series is sponsored by Highland Partners Charitable Fund and hosted by Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Tourism\, Sports\, and Entertainment. \nNo pre-registration needed to attend! URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/movie-night-08-09-21/ LOCATION:Pinebank Promontory at Jamaica Pond\, Jamaica Pond\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210729T145153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182518Z UID:15861-1628616600-1628623800@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tuesdays With Roses 08/10 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-08-10/ LOCATION:Kelleher Rose Garden\, Back Bay Fens\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210617T153651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182502Z UID:15395-1628618400-1628622000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Evening Garden Stroll - 08/10 DESCRIPTION:Summer blooms\, scented gardens\, and a leisurely stroll all combine to make this one-hour guided walk the perfect antidote to the workday! \n(Rain Date: Wednesday\, August 11 at 6:00PM) \n\n  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/evening-garden-stroll-08-10/ LOCATION:Shattuck Visitor Center\, 125 The Fenway\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210804T153510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T153531Z UID:15890-1628694000-1628697600@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: Franklin Park DESCRIPTION:Come join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for a walk in the woods on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Hikes will be approximately one hour long for one to two miles in different wilderness areas of Boston. \nWalks will be led by a Park Ranger or Boston Park employee and will include some interpretive programming and discussion of the park’s unique attributes\, flora\, fauna\, or historical topics. The Franklin Park tour will focus on the ruins of the park. \nRegistration is required; sign up here. URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/wild-wednesday-franklin-park/ LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T094934 CREATED:20210610T194825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182359Z UID:15322-1629221400-1629225000@www.emeraldnecklace.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi Class – In-Person 08/17 DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Yang’s Martial Arts Association of Boston. \nClass Location: Jamaica Pond – Pinebank Promontory \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  URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tai-chi-class-08-17/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR