Since 2021, the Conservancy's annual Winter Clothing Drive has provided over 3,000 coats, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather items for Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD). Help us count and […]
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 […]
Join the debut of the JP Holiday Light Show and the South Street Illumination on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 5:00pm. They will start with the debut of a laser projection show onto the steeple of First Baptist Church, then follow JP Honk down the street to the South Street Mall & Courts to see […]
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, together with our title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 84th annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, on Thursday, December 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Boston Common, adjacent to the Visitor’s Information Center at 139 Tremont Street. The […]
The City of Boston and the Friends of the Public Garden to light the trees on the Mall on December 4th at 8 p.m., immediately following the Boston Common Tree Lighting. The Friends of the Public Garden are proud to take on this special holiday display and excited to work with our community to increase support for […]
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 […]
For the first time in 60 years, Charlesgate Park is being reconnected to Boston’s greater greenspace network—come experience this remarkable transformation for yourself! Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek […]
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 […]
Let’s raise a glass, share some laughs, and celebrate the community that makes the Conservancy’s work possible. Enjoy delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and great company as we toast to our […]
Beyond the Emerald Necklace: Charles Eliot’s role in expanding the Olmsted vision to regional and statewide landscape planning. The first unpaid intern in the Olmsted office in Brookline, Charles Eliot (1859-1897) later traveled in Europe for self education before establishing an independent practice in Boston. In 1893, Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. and John Charles Olmsted convinced Eliot […]
