Experience the healing benefits of the Emerald Necklace with Forest Bathing and discover one of Boston’s forested gems on this slow-paced guided therapeutic combination of leisurely walking, sitting, and observation. This is a chance to unplug, slow down, de-stress and deepen your connection with nature. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, years of research and studies […]
From foul muddy flats to the parkland of today, the Fens has undergone many transformations in the last 125 years. Join Emerald Necklace docents as they talk and walk the historic landscape. Stops include the Kelleher Rose Garden, with 1,500+ roses and a reconstructed fountain, as well as the oldest WWII Victory Gardens in America. […]
Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied.
Summer blooms, scented gardens, and a leisurely stroll all combine to make this one-hour guided walk the perfect antidote to the workday!
Help implement a comprehensive woodlands management program and promote a healthier forest through activities ranging from removing invasive plant species to conditioning forest soil.
In Pond Life, we will learn about all the creatures that live in and around ponds - from dragonflies to voles and shrews, and the birds that eat them. We will use dip nets to collect pond creatures, and observe these fascinating animals under microscopes before returning them to their home. Join the Boston Nature […]
Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied.
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a guided, interpretive bike tour from the Back Bay Fens to the Arnold Arboretum, led by a Conservancy docent.
Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied.
Our annual walking tour of the entire Emerald Necklace, led by Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek.
