“Birds of the Back Bay Fens” Birdwalk
Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the Back Bay Fens for a morning of birding, led by naturalist Stephen Baird of the Friends of Jamaica Pond.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the Back Bay Fens for a morning of birding, led by naturalist Stephen Baird of the Friends of Jamaica Pond.
Learn about the historic treasures of the Back Bay Fens- including a Japanese temple bell, a bridge made of Roxbury puddingstone, and a tree once thought extinct- on a guided walking tour that is sure to bring out the history detective in you!
The Roxbury to Fenway Connector is a proposed 1/4 mile family-friendly bicycle and pedestrian connection between two of Boston’s most iconic greenways: the Southwest Corridor in Roxbury and the Emerald Necklace in the Fenway. The connection is a missing “Green Link” in the regional network of greenways called the Emerald Network. The event will be fun for the whole family! Highlights include guided walks along the proposed connector, a pop-up bike obstacle course, a helmet decorating station and free ice cream courtesy of J. P. Licks.
Lilac Sunday has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908. Tours of the lilacs and family activities are available from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday, May 13. Picnicking is permitted on this day only, but food must be brought in to the Arboretum—no food vendors on site. The landscape is open from dawn until dusk.
Led by an Emerald Necklace Conservancy docent, this tour will traverse the footprint of the restored Muddy River in the Back Bay Fens. You’ll learn about the project that brought portions of the Muddy River above ground and hear the remarkable story of how a piece of Olmsted’s landscape was reclaimed as parkland after spending decades paved over and used as a parking lot.
The unofficial start to summer! Make it a day to enjoy your parks. The Shattuck Visitor Center will be closed in observation of the holiday.
Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied. Pre-registration required.
Save the date for the 15th Anniversary Party in the Park Luncheon to benefit the Justine Mee Liff Fund for the Emerald Necklace.
Learn to see and appreciate the art of Frederick Law Olmsted’s landscape design through a drawing experience at Olmsted Park!
Volunteer to help care for the roses. Training, tools and gloves supplied. Pre-registration required.