Enjoy a visual journey through the life and legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., illuminating his profound impact on America's public spaces. Explore Olmsted’s transformative work across Staten Island, Central Park, Prospect Park, Boston’s Emerald Necklace, and the coastal sanctuary of World’s End. Discover the harmony between nature and design, revealing how Olmsted’s landscapes continue […]
Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking, community support, and employment resources. They run and walk 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor walking program at Franklin Park! Enjoy a brisk walk that strengthens your body, improves endurance, and keeps you motivated. Class led by Brandy Cruthird Register here. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) host the Boston […]
Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking, community support, and employment resources. They run and walk 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
Join us on Tuesday, March 24 for an Open House at the historic James Michael Curley House! We will be opening our doors from 3:00 - 7:00PM and invite all to stop by to explore the house and meet the Conservancy team. Come to learn more about the Conservancy’s work and the 1,100 acres of […]
Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking, community support, and employment resources. They run and walk 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
Join the Hideo Sasaki Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Fairsted and Library of American Landscape History, on Wednesday, March 25, for an evening of film and conversation. Our selected LALH films will highlight Frederick Law Olmsted's role in creating America's national park system and Boston's own Franklin Park. Our panel of designers and historians […]
Innovative thinkers are partnering with private philanthropies to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of public amenities in cities across the country. How do these location-specific partnerships create better cities and more engaged communities? Join Charles Waldheim as he leads a discussion with three leaders in the realm of place-based philanthropy: Rip Rapson, president […]
Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking, community support, and employment resources. They run and walk 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
Join the Franklin Park Zoo for an evening survey of American woodcocks as they perform their awe-inspiring spring sky dance, a spectacular display that marks the start of their breeding season. Register here. Bring: Binoculars, long pants and comfortable walking shoes, and a sense of childlike wonder!
