America's great place-maker Frederick Law Olmsted famously said his Brookline landscape architecture firm must "do the best for Boston all the time." Join us in honoring Olmsted's 200th birthday. Due to inclement weather, we have moved this event to our rain date, Wednesday, April 27! - Celebrate Olmsted's legacy values of shared use, shared […]
Enjoy a 75-minute "cocktail-hour" tour of Olmsted's Charlesgate Park, then toast Olmsted's 200th birthday at Kenmore's gem: Cornwall's Pub! Lace up your comfiest walking shoes and don your favorite party hat for this half-mile "cocktail hour" tour to mark the bicentennial of Frederick Law Olmsted, visionary landscape architect who created Charlesgate Park. Guided by leaders […]
Experience the healing benefits of The Emerald Necklace on a Forest Bathing Walk. 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, and de-stress through a series of gentle sensory-opening invitations that welcome us to deepen our connection […]
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Party in the Park Luncheon in spring 2022! Purchase your tickets or sponsorship today! Explore sponsorship benefits and ticket levels here. Sponsorships and tickets are available through April 27. The deadline for inclusion on the printed invitation is March 15 and the deadline for inclusion in the program book […]
DS4SI's very first "inPUBLIC Summer Series" is a series of events from May through August 2022 that focuses on creating experiences that provide the tools and inspiration for you to show up as your full self in public space. On Wednesday, May 11th, inPUBLIC: Rest invites you to take a break from your routine and […]
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship and invasive species removal work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, May 14! We will be removing brush, debris, and invasive species from the Back Bay Fens. Registration is required in order to participate in this event. Those who register will automatically receive an email from […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. Come and learn how to identify signs of different animal life, some of which we share our parks with! In this fun, outdoor experience, we will look at animal tracks, scat, and other signs they leave behind, and learn how to identify which animal left them. […]
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park! Charlesgate 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 […]
In observation of the holiday, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
