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 […]
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 […]
In observation of the holiday, Conservancy offices at the Shattuck Visitor Center are closed.
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, […]
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.
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.
Learn more about Olmsted's public work and why, 200 years later, Greater Boston and other cities around the country will host initiatives that reanimate Olmsted's ideals.
Plant a tree for Arbor Day! In celebration of Arbor Week, we are pleased to partner with Speak for the Trees to give away tree saplings at the Conservancy's Curley House offices. Stop by the parking lot, behind the Curley House, to pick up a White Oak, Bur Oak, Persimmon, Frasier Fir, or Sweetgum. Please […]
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park as part of Boston Design Week. 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 […]
Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for a tour of Charlesgate Park as part of Boston Design Week. 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 […]
