What do a 17th-century Japanese Temple Bell, a bridge made of Roxbury puddingstone, and a tree once thought extinct have in common? They all reside in the Back Bay Fens. Learn about these and other treasures on a guided walking tour of the Back Bay Fens that is sure to bring out the history detective […]
Presented in partnership with Yang’s Martial Arts Association of Boston. Class Location: Schoolmaster Hill, Franklin Park Instructor: Joe Best Joe Best started his martial arts training in Uechi Ryu Karate Do in 1970 under George Mattson and earned his black belt in 1977. His Tai Chi practice began in 1980 at the Chinese Wushu Research […]
Join us to hear exciting updates on projects in Charlesgate Park, as well as MassDOT‘s progress and renewed focus on projects in our community. Learn about the work Charlesgate Alliance, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and others are doing to promote better possibilities for safer pedestrian, bike and vehicular connections, as […]
Pop your popcorn, pull up a blanket and enjoy a screening of Hoot on Fairsted’s South Lawn! Celebrate the conservation work of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. of the Everglades in Florida with New Line Cinema’s Hoot, featuring kids taking on crooked politicians and greedy developers to save endangered owls threatened by a construction project. Learn more here! Rated PG, […]
Experience the healing benefits of The Emerald Necklace on a Forest Bathing Walk through Franklin Park.
Crisp days and changing foliage beckon! Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a guided, interpretive bike tour from the Arnold Arboretum to the Back Bay Fens, led by a Conservancy docent. It’s a great opportunity to learn about and explore Boston’s largest park system. All attendees must provide their own bicycle. Tour begins at the […]
After decades spent underground beneath a parking lot, a portion of the Muddy River has been uncovered to see daylight once again. Hear the story of how river and parkland were reclaimed in this docent-led tour, and learn how the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted is being restored for the 21st century! Meet at REI, […]
What do a 17th-century Japanese Temple Bell, a bridge made of Roxbury puddingstone, and a tree once thought extinct have in common? They all reside in the Back Bay Fens. Learn about these and other treasures on a guided walking tour of the Back Bay Fens that is sure to bring out the history detective […]
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship and invasive species removal work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, October 9! We will be removing brush, debris, and invasive species from the Charlesgate Park. There is a 25-person capacity limit for this event and registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically […]
Crisp days and changing foliage beckon! Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a guided, interpretive bike tour from the Arnold Arboretum to the Back Bay Fens, led by a Conservancy docent. It’s a great opportunity to learn about and explore Boston’s largest park system. All attendees must provide their own bicycle. Tour begins at the […]
