Join us for a guided exploration of Franklin Park’s natural wonders! This nature walk invites outdoor enthusiasts, students, families, and curious minds to discover the diverse wildlife and ecological features that make the park so special. Register here. Bring: Your curiosity and comfortable walking shoes.
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Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups, we will read a nature inspired story, do a craft/activity, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. Each week’s theme is inspired by what […] |
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1 event,This beloved annual event marks the beginning of spring in Boston and showcases the expertise of New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, who create interpretive arrangements inspired by artworks from the collection. Enjoy dozens of bold arrangements throughout the building, along with special events, dining, and shopping, with more programming to […] |
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Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food […] |
2 events,Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, and 23 of our City’s leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at home in places that can expand their learning and show them the world. Through Boston Family Days, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 […] |
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Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival celebratesNational Bike to Work Day. It's our way of saying, “Thanks for riding your bike today.” We think it’s important to celebrate everyone […] |
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Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food […]
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, May 9! 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 […]
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Free hands-on training session which will equip youth educators with the skills, tools, and confidence to teach map-based navigation and basic orienteering skills through interactive, movement-based activities. Register here! More information: Navigation Games, a Cambridge-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has received grant funding from the Massachusetts Office of Recreation (MOOR) Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation Events Program to […] |
2 events,Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, and 23 of our City’s leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at home in places that can expand their learning and show them the world. Through Boston Family Days, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 […]
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 Join the Franklin Park Zoo for a guided exploration of Franklin Park’s natural wonders! This nature walk invites outdoor enthusiasts, students, families, and curious minds to discover the diverse wildlife and ecological features that make the park so special. Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and your curiosity! A phone with the iNaturalist app uploaded is an added plus, but […] |
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Sparkle for the Park: An Enchanted Evening reimagines the Conservancy’s iconic Party in the Park as an elegant evening reception. Taking place in an entirely new location—once home to one of the Olmsted brothers—in Milton, Massachusetts, you’ll enjoy immersive experiences, fine cuisine from local chefs, and lively entertainment from community artists. Sparkle for the Park […] |
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Join us at the 2026 Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival Saturday, May 16th, 12 – 4 PM Franklin Park Playstead, 25 Pierpont Road It’s opening day in Franklin Park! Don’t miss out on this 50-year tradition in our park. You can make a kite, buy one, or bring your own! Food trucks Bikes to try […] |
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Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and guide Nature Man Mike on a special, family-oriented bird walk around Franklin Park! Explore Franklin Park's forests and fields in search of the beautiful birds that call the Emerald Necklace home. Michael Bryant—also known as Nature Man Mike—is a frequent Conservancy partner, professional photographer, and nature guide with a […] |
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