Hosted in partnership with the Charles River Watershed Association Join Charles River Watershed Association and Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a collaborative workshop exploring options to improve water quality and reduce stormwater pollution in the Muddy River. In the heart of Boston’s Emerald Necklace, the Muddy River and its subwatershed (reaching across Boston, Brookline, and Newton) […]
Join us on March 27 for an Open House at the historic James Michael Curley House! We will be opening our doors from 3:00 - 7:00PM and invite all to stop by to explore the house and meet the Conservancy team. Come to learn more about the Conservancy’s work and the 1,100 acres of the […]
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, April 12! This month, we will be working at Jamaica Pond. Registration is required in order to participate in this event. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waivers to sign and […]
In observation of the holiday, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
This Earth Day, join us for a special event supporting your local parks! On Tuesday, April 22, we will be holding an Earth Day fundraiser from 3:00-7:00PM at Punch Bowl in Brookline, overlooking Olmsted Park and Leverett Pond. We hope you’ll stop by, buy some food or drinks, and join us for a toast to […]
NOTE: Due to last-minute logistical concerns, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this event. Every effort was made to keep it, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Please check our calendar for other upcoming volunteer opportunities. Original text below: Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers as we celebrate Arbor Day with the […]
Join us for an exciting, hands-on learning experience where young explorers will dive into the world of wildlife conservation and ecosystems! Through storytelling, movement, and park exploration, children will discover how animals rely on their environment and how changes—both big and small—impact nature. Space is limited, register below: ¡Únase a nosotros para una emocionante experiencia […]
We hope you will join us for this year’s Muddy River Cleanup! The Muddy River Cleanup is a part of the Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup; this event takes place throughout the Charles River Watershed and builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River Cleanup® which, to date, has removed over […]
There are helpful and even edible plants all around us, especially in springtime. 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. Find out what is growing, where, when, which parts are edible or useful […]
