• Saturday Storybook Reading

    Conservancy Events

    Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a Saturday storybook reading of Alison Farrell's "The Hike" with the Conservancy’s Tess O’Day.

  • Presidents’ Day

    Conservancy Events

    In observation of the holiday, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.

  • Lights in the Necklace

    Enjoy the emerald glow on several iconic Emerald Necklace bridges in the evenings from dusk to 9pm, daily through March 13.

  • First Peek into the Curley House

    Conservancy Events

      Fun 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 […]

  • Hidden Gems: Revival of the Muddy River within the Emerald Necklace

    Partner Events

    Event hosted by Park Watershed The 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 […]

  • Patriots’ Day

    Conservancy Events

    In observation of the holiday, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.

  • Muddy River Cleanup 2021

    Emerald Necklace MA, United States
    Conservancy Events

    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. All cleanup events will take place from 10:00AM-12:00PM throughout the week. Monday, April 19, 2021: Back Bay Fens & Olmsted Park Tuesday, April 20, 2021: Charlesgate & Jamaica Pond* Wednesday, […]

  • Tour of the Muddy River Restoration

    Conservancy Events

    Join 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.

  • Walk: Useful Plants Among Us

    Valley Gates Parking Lot Boston, MA, United States
    Conservancy Events

    Learn how to identify and use helpful plants that grow in the wild on a leisurely stroll along the Emerald Necklace with Pam Kristan, author and wild food practitioner.



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