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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/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T173000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T160000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
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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/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
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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/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210406T201152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T151353Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210401T171228Z
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SUMMARY:Olmsted Now: Greater Boston's Olmsted Bicentennial Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:Register for this event here!\nApril 26 will be the 199th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted\, whose Brookline firm designed parks in Boston and beyond for our shared use\, shared health and shared power. Olmsted’s vision — to make public open space better for all — grows more historically significant and more urgent every day. 2022 will not only bring Olmsted’s bicentennial\, but also OUR opportunity to actively shape a shared vision for a more equitable\, verdant and vibrant city. \nAs organizers of Olmsted Now: Greater Boston’s Olmsted Bicentennial\, the Olmsted National Historic Site (steward of his Brookline firm)\, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy (steward of his park system across Boston) and our growing coalition of over 50 partners join in welcoming YOU to this virtual Community Open House. \nLearn more about Olmsted’s public work — spanning journalism and abolition\, public health and emergency relief\, urban planning and natural preservation against privatization — and why\, 200 years later\, Greater Boston and other cities around the country will host initiatives that reanimate Olmsted’s ideals. Hear about our values and goals for Olmsted Now\, meet our amazing partners\, share your park stories and ideas\, discover great resources\, upcoming events and many ways to get involved! \nFor more information\, visit www.olmstednow.org.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/olmsted-now-greater-bostons-olmsted-bicentennial-community-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210317T200655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T145210Z
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SUMMARY:Walk: Useful Plants Among Us
DESCRIPTION:There are helpful and even edible plants all around us\, especially in springtime. Learn how to identify and use helpful plants that grow in the wild on a leisurely stroll along Franklin Park’s Valley Gates with Pam Kristan\, author and wild food practitioner. Find out what is growing\, where\, when\, which parts are edible or useful for other purposes\, and preparation techniques. \nFree; Donations to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy gratefully accepted. \nNote: This tour is educational. No plants will be harvested or eaten. Plants in Public Parks are not for harvesting. Covid safety protocols will be observed during the walk. \nThis event has reached its capacity. Please email kjackson@emeraldnecklace.org to join the wait list.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/walk-useful-plants-among-us-3/
LOCATION:Valley Gates Parking Lot\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T134747Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of the Muddy River Restoration
DESCRIPTION:This tour is at capacity. To join the waitlist\, please contact Jamie Santuccio at jsantuccio@emeraldnecklace.org.  \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\, April 22 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.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/tour-of-the-muddy-river-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
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SUMMARY:Muddy River Cleanup 2021
DESCRIPTION:Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic\, we have adjusted our traditionally one-day event to span a week in order to promote social distancing among volunteers. \nAll cleanup events will take place from 10:00AM-12:00PM throughout the week. \nMonday\, April 19\, 2021: Back Bay Fens & Olmsted Park \nTuesday\, April 20\, 2021: Charlesgate & Jamaica Pond* \nWednesday\, April 21\, 2021: Justine Mee Liff Park & Olmsted Park \nThursday April 22\, 2021: Riverway & Franklin Park (Shattuck Picnic Grove) \nFriday\, April 23\, 2021: Charlesgate & Justine Mee Liff Park \nSaturday\, April 24\, 2021: Back Bay Fens & Franklin Park (Valley Gates) \n* Must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian to participate in Jamaica Pond Cleanup. \n  \nAll volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 volunteer waiver\, along with our standard volunteer waiver\, in order to participate. In order to follow event size requirements\, we will cap each cleanup site at 25 volunteers. If a date does not appear on the signup form below\, it has reached capacity. \nIf you would like to sign up for a waitlist for a closed cleanup site\, please contact volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with the subject line ‘Waitlist for Muddy River Cleanup’.\n\n\nNote: For corporate volunteers and groups interested in participating that are over 25 people\, we will require that they split their group between multiple cleanup sites. Contact Land Stewardship Coordinator Joelle Boyle at jboyle@emeraldnecklace.org and include “Muddy River Cleanup Corporate Group: [Insert Group Name Here]” in the subject line to arrange dates and cleanup sites.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/mrc2021/
LOCATION:Emerald Necklace\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190416
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20190123T172800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T172800Z
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day
DESCRIPTION:In observation of the holiday\, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/patriots-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210303T190835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T155803Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Gems: Revival of the Muddy River within the Emerald Necklace
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by Park Watershed \nThe story of the Emerald Necklace\, (aka Muddy River riparian corridor) reveals how landscapes along urban waterways provide essential ecosystem connectivity. The Emerald Necklace Conservancy fulfills the aspirations of Hartford native\, Frederick Law Olmsted by hosting a spectrum of activities along the irregular path of the Muddy River. Revitalization of Boston’s Emerald Necklace is rooted in ambitious conservation goals of the late 19th and early 20th century. The impressive\, historic scale of conservation can inspire communities to respond to the climate crisis with a new\, 21st century parks movement. \nThis event will review the history of the Muddy River within the Emerald Necklace with guest Karen Mauney-Brodek of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy\, and will summarize the efforts of the Olmsted 200 movement with guest Barbara A. Yaeger of the National Association of Olmsted Parks. \n\n \nRegistrants for this event agree to receive communications from Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Park Watershed\, with the option to unsubscribe at any time.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/hidden-gems/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210303T201722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T152349Z
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SUMMARY:First Peek into the Curley House
DESCRIPTION:  \nFun fact: the Conservancy’s recently expanded offices at 350 Jamaicaway are the former home of Mayor James Michael Curley\, one of Boston’s most notable (and notorious) mayors! Although our staff has been working remotely for the past year\, we can’t keep this historically rich landmark overlooking Jamaica Pond to ourselves any longer! Join us on March 23 for a virtual “first peek” at the Curley House to learn about its remarkable past and its most storied resident. \n\n  \nWe gratefully acknowledge the Trustees of the George Robert White Fund of the City of Boston\, owner of the Curley House.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/curley-house-tour/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210226T185708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T171527Z
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Necklace
DESCRIPTION:Lights in the Necklace celebrates the power of our urban parks to bring us together\, inspire us and light the way in challenging times. Enjoy the emerald glow on several iconic Emerald Necklace bridges in the evenings from dusk to 9pm\, daily through March 13. \n\n\n\n\nShare your #NecklaceLights moment with us on social media.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/lights-in-the-necklace/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20190123T172432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T172432Z
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SUMMARY:Presidents' Day
DESCRIPTION:In observation of the holiday\, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/presidents-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210122T210532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T212230Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Picture Book with Katia Wish
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Picture Book: An author-illustrator shares the secrets of making a picture book. \n\n\nIn this fun and interactive story time\, an author-illustrator Katia Wish shares the secrets of making her picture book RACCOON’S PERFECT SNOWMAN. After an engaging slide presentation and story reading\, the kids will enjoy a draw-along activity. \nThe kids will learn that every book goes through many stages to become a real published book.\n– inspiration\n– idea generation\n– rough sketches\n– character studies \n– several drafts\n– refined sketches\n– final images for a book\n– published book! \nKatia Wish is a children’s book author-illustrator based in Brookline\, MA. Her latest book is Raccoon’s Perfect Snowman. \nIf you’d like to order the book AUTOGRAPHED by Katia Wish\, you can find the information here. \nIf you’d like to schedule a VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT with your school or library\, you can find the information here.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/creating-a-picture-book-with-katia-wish/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210127T202535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T202535Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storybook Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a Saturday storybook reading with the Conservancy’s Tess O’Day. Each event will feature one story and include a take-away activity. Tune in on YouTube Saturday\, January 30 at 10:30 am for the first winter story. Ideal for kids ages 5-12.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/saturday-storybook-reading-4/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190122
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20190123T172323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T172323Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:In observance of the holiday and Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210105T174228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T174228Z
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SUMMARY:YLP Panel: Careers in Landscape Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in Landscape Architecture? Do you want to find out what that even is? Join Landscape Architecture college and university students\, professionals\, and educators in this panel discussion about what it’s like working in the field of Landscape Architecture. This session will include a question and answer portion\, as well as virtual “office visits” to different sites. \nAs part of our virtual Youth Leadership Program in 2021\, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is opening up select sessions to youth not enrolled in the program\, FREE and open to ALL youth between the ages of 14-20. \nRegister for the panel here
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/ylp-panel-careers-in-landscape-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210105T151249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T151342Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storybook Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a Saturday storybook reading with the Conservancy’s Tess O’Day. Each event will feature one story and include a take-away activity. Tune in on YouTube Saturday\, January 9 at 10:30 am for the first winter story. Ideal for kids ages 5-12.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/saturday-storybook-readings/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T171500
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20210105T173134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T173134Z
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SUMMARY:YLP Workshop: Execution Functions
DESCRIPTION:Join Malaina Saha of the Youth Engagement and Employment Department of Boston in this career development workshop which will cover self awareness\, working memory\, emotional self-regulation\, self-motivation\, planning and problem solving. \nAs part of our virtual Youth Leadership Program in 2021\, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is opening up select sessions to youth not enrolled in the program\, FREE and open to ALL youth between the ages of 14-20. \nAbout the Youth Engagement and Employment Department of Boston: \nYEE’s mission is to employ\, develop\, and engage Boston’s youth. We amplify youth voice and bridge opportunities for personal and professional growth. Learn more here. \nRegister for the workshop here\n*space is limited for this workshop
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/ylp-workshop-execution-functions/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20200108T220319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T220515Z
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SUMMARY:Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION:In observance of the holiday\, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/happy-new-year-3/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20201120T201153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T160724Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytelling with Valerie Stephens
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a Saturday Storytelling with Valerie Stephens. Each Storytelling Concert will feature two stories and will include a take-away activity for the whole family. Ideal for kids ages 5-12. \nThis event will premiere on YouTube and be viewable anytime after the premiere date! \nRegistration is encouraged (not required). Those who register will receive an email reminder with take-away activities from each story. Activities can also be found at www.emeraldnecklace.org/storytelling. \nValerie Stephens is a performing artist and arts educator whose professional career spans 35 years. As a storyteller\, she has performed throughout New England for three generations of audiences. \nThrough her use of history\, art and self-expression\, she has developed an integrated\, interactive curriculum and productions. She has taught creative dramatics and improvisational theater techniques for such organizations as Wheelock Family Theater\, Springfield Museum of Natural History\, the Children’s AIDS Project\, Raw Arts of Lynn\, MA\, and Germaine Lawrence School for Girls and Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center. \nIn addition to receiving a 2019 Brother Thomas Fellowship with an unrestricted award of $15\,000\, Valerie has received 2019 Bridge Award in Arts\, 2018 Boston City Council Resolution for creating the annual event PRINCESS DAY: Celebrating Little Girls of Color and her commitment to Nina Simone’s legacy\, 2017 New England Foundation for the Arts Creative City Grant for creating the Elder Storytelling Performance Project\, 2016 Get Konnected! Boston Legends & Pioneers Award\, the 2011 NAACP Image Award\, 2007 Urban Music Award in Blues and was a nominee for the 2011 Urban Music Award in Jazz as well as Citations of Appreciation from Boston\, New Bedford and Springfield. \nLearn more about Valerie Stephens at http://www.valerie-stephens.com.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/saturday-storytelling-with-valerie-stephens-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytelling with Valerie Stephens
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a Saturday Storytelling with Valerie Stephens. Each Storytelling Concert will feature two stories and will include a take-away activity for the whole family. Ideal for kids ages 5-12. \nThis event will premiere on YouTube and be viewable anytime after the premiere date!  \nRegistration is encouraged (not required). Those who register will receive an email reminder with take-away activities from each story. Activities can also be found at www.emeraldnecklace.org/storytelling.  \nValerie Stephens is a performing artist and arts educator whose professional career spans 35 years. As a storyteller\, she has performed throughout New England for three generations of audiences. \nThrough her use of history\, art and self-expression\, she has developed an integrated\, interactive curriculum and productions. She has taught creative dramatics and improvisational theater techniques for such organizations as Wheelock Family Theater\, Springfield Museum of Natural History\, the Children’s AIDS Project\, Raw Arts of Lynn\, MA\, and Germaine Lawrence School for Girls and Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center. \nIn addition to receiving a 2019 Brother Thomas Fellowship with an unrestricted award of $15\,000\, Valerie has received 2019 Bridge Award in Arts\, 2018 Boston City Council Resolution for creating the annual event PRINCESS DAY: Celebrating Little Girls of Color and her commitment to Nina Simone’s legacy\, 2017 New England Foundation for the Arts Creative City Grant for creating the Elder Storytelling Performance Project\, 2016 Get Konnected! Boston Legends & Pioneers Award\, the 2011 NAACP Image Award\,  2007 Urban Music Award in Blues and was a nominee for the 2011 Urban Music Award in Jazz as well as Citations of Appreciation from Boston\, New Bedford and Springfield. \nLearn more about Valerie Stephens at http://www.valerie-stephens.com.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/saturday-storytelling-with-valerie-stephens/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20201106T153237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T203748Z
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SUMMARY:Charlesgate Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy Karen Mauney-Brodek\, Charlesgate Alliance co-founder Parker James and architects Dan and Marie Law Adams of Landing Studio for an update on the Charlesgate Park Revitalization Project. We will review the project to date and advocacy efforts for two Massachusetts Department of Transportation projects in the Charlesgate Park area. Attendance is free; however\, advanced registration is required. Upon registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/charlesgate-public-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20201029T214349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T214449Z
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SUMMARY:Emerald Necklace Conservancy Trivia Night with the Leventhal Map Center
DESCRIPTION:What do you know about the Emerald Necklace and maps of parks in Boston? Bring yourself or a team to our trivia night!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy invite you to LMEC’s third virtual trivia night\, where we challenge you to learn more about the history of the city of Boston. \nSome of the trivia rounds will feature a geographic scavenger hunt using Atlascope\, the Map Center’s user-friendly tool that provides access to hundreds of historic maps of Boston and surrounding areas. Others will feature knowledge about Frederick Law Olmsted’s 100-year-old park system\, the Emerald Necklace. \nRegistration is encouraged but not required. You may participate individually or as a member of a team. Teams are responsible for their own coordination over chat or phone to submit answers. \nRegister on Eventbrite. \nThis event will be live-streamed on the Leventhal Map & Education Center’s Facebook and YouTube pages. \nPrizes of maps of Boston and of the Emerald Necklace will be awarded to winning teams.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/emerald-necklace-conservancy-trivia-night-with-the-leventhal-map-center/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20201027T193454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T152018Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Tour of the Fenway Victory Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a fall tour of the Fenway Victory Gardens\, led by Gardens President Elizabeth Bertolozzi. \nFall is not just for foliage! The 500 plots of the Fenway Victory Gardens dazzle and delight with late bloomers like dahlias\, zinnias and Mexican sunflowers. Join us for a late-season tour of the Fenway Victory Gardens to learn about its history\, quirky gardens and the wide variety of blooms\, herbs\, trees and insects that call this urban oasis home. Fenway Victory Gardens President Elizabeth Bertolozzi leads us on a tour through this historic and beloved corner of the Emerald Necklace. \nThis virtual tour will premiere on Thursday\, October 29 at 5:15pm EST on the Conservancy’s YouTube account. For more fall programs and ongoing activities\, visit our Autumn on the Emerald Necklace page.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/fall-tour-of-the-fenway-victory-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20201019T194919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T194919Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Week
DESCRIPTION:Participate in STEM week\, October 18th-24th! \nSTEM (Science\, technology\, Engineering\, Math) week is happening virtually in Boston this year. The ENC has curated some outdoor and environmental science activities for STEM week. Join us for scavenger hunts\, science experiments\, and to hear from professionals in the field! \nFind the full schedule of STEM week here. \nFind activities curated by the ENC in the “family calendar” here. \nUse the hashtag #MassSTEMWeek to share your discoveries and work!
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/stem-week/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20200911T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T205845Z
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SUMMARY:An Emerald Evening In
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy hosts its signature biennial fundraiser\, Emerald Evening\, in celebration of the Conservancy’s advocacy and improvements in and for the Emerald Necklace. This year’s Emerald Evening will take place virtually – An Emerald Evening In. Guests will be treated to a networking cocktail reception and an exciting program highlighting the work of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and the vital role parks play in our lives – as green infrastructure\, vibrant public spaces and essential elements of healthy living. We will recognize City of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh with the Olmsted Award of Excellence for his administration’s significant capital investments in the Emerald Necklace and invite participants to delve into park topics such as caring for an urban tree canopy\, green infrastructure and spatial justice. The evening will also feature a raffle\, trivia questions\, a special musical performance and a custom meal curated by local businesses Curd & Co. and The Urban Grape. \n  \n Visit the event page for more information
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/an-emerald-evening-in/
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132417
CREATED:20200916T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T174420Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Water\, Green Space\, and Social Equity Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Muddy Water Initiative for a conversation on social equity\, environmental justice\, and the Muddy River. \nThe chain of green spaces and waterways that comprise the Emerald Necklace park system is an invaluable urban oasis. Described as “the lungs of the city” this parkland and its rivers and ponds clean the city air\, provide habitats for birds and other wildlife\, and greatly improve quality of life for Boston residents. Our panel will explore the past\, present\, and future of this urban wild\, beginning with Olmsted’s vision\, through the lens of social equity and environmental justice. \nPlease note\, this is an online event held on the video conference platform\, Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with links to join the program. \nFor more information and to register\, check out the Massachusetts Historical Society’s website  here.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/clean-water-green-space-and-social-equity-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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