Join us for a tour in partnership with the Jamaica Plain Historical Society! Discover the wooded paths, babbling brooks and rolling hills of Olmsted Park and Pinebank, the forested midway point of Olmsted's Emerald Necklace and source of the Muddy River. This tour will guide attendees through many of the natural and historic landmarks found […]
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided. Registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waiver to sign and specific information […] |
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Get your glow on at an all-new Boston Lights! Prepare to be dazzled as you wander through this immersive experience filled with lanterns, interactive displays and Instagrammable moments at every turn. Boston Lights draws inspiration from natural habitats around the globe, including mountainous plateaus, rainforest canopies and undersea reefs. This year, walk through our shimmering […] |
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Join Zoo New England and the Franklin Park Coalition for a guided nature walk through the beautiful and historic Long Crouch Woods of Franklin Park, where you'll learn to identify both native and invasive plant species. Led by Franklin Park Ecological Restoration Foreperson, Shannon Borucke, and Franklin Park Zoo Naturalist, Jeff Taylor. This walk is […] |
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What better way to spend your afternoon than with the sights and sounds of nature! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious about the wildlife in your backyard, this gentle afternoon stroll is a great way to connect with nature and your community. Led by Zoo New England's Vice President of Animal Health and […]
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided. Registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waiver to sign and specific information […] |
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Join the Franklin Park Coalition for a beloved annual tradition, carrying on the legacy of trailblazing arts educator Elma Lewis! Bring your lawn chairs, lots of friends and a picnic supper (or buy one from food trucks), and enjoy free live R&B, reggae and gospel music in Franklin Park! All shows are Tuesday evening from […] |
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Get ready to uncover the secret lives of salamanders! Join Zoo New England for a midday nature walk through Franklin Park as they search for these elusive amphibians in their natural habitat. Led by their Senior Conservationist, John Berkholtz, this hands-on exploration will teach you how to sleuth for salamanders and understand their role in […] |
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Join Zoo New England as they led a walk through Franklin Park and discover the fascinating world of fungi and the tiny creatures that live among them! Led by Franklin Park Zoo Naturalist, Jeff Taylor, they'll explore the hidden connections between bugs and mushrooms in this vibrant ecosystem. This event is a feature of the Franklin […]
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks! This month, we will be working in Olmsted Park. 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 specific information on where […] |
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Join Zoo New England and the Brookline Bird Club for a free duided walk through Franklin Park on Sunday, August 10th at 9:00am. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious about the birds in your neighborhood, this walk is a great way to connect with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts. Co-led by Matthew Kamm, […] |
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided. Registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waiver to sign and specific information […] |
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What do a 17th-century Japanese Temple Bell, a bridge made of Roxbury puddingstone, and a tree once thought extinct have in common? They all reside in the Back Bay Fens. Learn about these and other treasures on a guided walking tour of the Back Bay Fens that is sure to bring out the history detective […]
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The Fight for Franklin Park's White Stadium is not over! There is an opportunity for a fully-public and less costly venue for Boston's student-athletes. Join us for a community discussion on many of the issues facing the proposed pro-sports complex in Franklin Park: - Construction contracts have not yet been awarded - Stadium construction has […] |
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Join the 3rd Annual Boston Society of Caribbean Culture and Heritage Kiddies Carnival — where the littlest masqueraders bring the BIGGEST vibes! Saturday, August 16 | 11AM – 6PMParade kicks off at 12PMRoute: Talbot & Southern Ave → Berkshire Boys & Girls Club
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JP Porchfest has been a pillar to the JP community since 2014, bringing together performers and local neighbors for a day of music, dance, theatre and more on porches throughout JP’s central streets. Join us at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse for a curated bill of Classical World Music! 12:00 - 12:30 - Boston Ostinatos 12:30 […] |
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Limited to ages 6 and up Come see North American birds of prey live and in-person, including a red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, owls and more! All birds will be handled by Wingmasters’ licensed raptor rehabilitators. Registration is required, please sign up below. We gratefully acknowledge the Trustees of the George Robert White Fund of the […] |
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Trees are essential allies in the fight against climate change. They absorb carbon dioxide, a leading greenhouse gas, helping to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. They also regulate local climates, cool urban areas and provide habitats for countless species. Join the Olmsted Network on August 19th for a special Conversations with Olmsted […]
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided. Registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waiver to sign and specific information […]
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Join the Franklin Park Coalition for a beloved annual tradition, carrying on the legacy of trailblazing arts educator Elma Lewis! Bring your lawn chairs, lots of friends and a picnic supper (or buy one from food trucks), and enjoy free live R&B, reggae and gospel music in Franklin Park! All shows are Tuesday evening from […] |
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People-centered transportation provides the solution to live sustainably on Earth. Join us for a resource fair and featured presentations to learn how bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure can build community, improve personal health, and address the climate crisis. Connect with community organizations about the incredible work already happening around Greater Boston and increase your own biking […] |
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided. Registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waiver to sign and specific information […] |
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Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of the City of Boston's certified instructors! Classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Learn more and register here. |
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Join us for a tour in partnership with the Jamaica Plain Historical Society! Discover the wooded paths, babbling brooks and rolling hills of Olmsted Park and Pinebank, the forested midway point of Olmsted's Emerald Necklace and source of the Muddy River. This tour will guide attendees through many of the natural and historic landmarks found […] |
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided. Registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waiver to sign and specific information […] |
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Summer blooms, scented gardens, and a leisurely stroll all combine to make this guided walk of the Kelleher Rose Garden and Fenway Victory Gardens the perfect antidote to the workday! Register below: window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('92482650-211c-4659-acff-9f92167b9cb9'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async = true; e.src = 'https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/webforms/bbox-min.js'; document.getElementsByTagName('head').appendChild(e); } […] |
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Join us in Franklin Park for the second annual National Honeybee Month Celebration! See live bees in an enclosed observation hive, tickle your taste buds with a honey taste test, and explore pollination information with the whole family. All ages welcome, intended for families with children age 4-10. Presented in partnership with Classroom Hives, Inc. […] |

