Emerald Necklace Conservancy

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Emerald Necklace Conservancy Honoring the Olmsted legacy of parks for all, we bring people together to preserve, protect and advocate for the Emerald Necklace Parks. www.emeraldnecklace.org

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is a community-supported non-profit founded in 1997 to steward and champion the Emerald Necklace, Boston’s largest park system of seven distinct parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to connect over a dozen neighborhoods with 1,100 acres of meadows, woodlands, waterways, paths and parkways. Working with civic and neighborhood partners, the Conservancy strengthens parks, people and policy by advocating for the Emerald Necklace and advancing access, maintenance and restoration, park stewardship and education through volunteer and youth programs and inclusive public programming. The parks serve as a healing respite from the city, a valuable commuting connector and a community convener for more than one million residents and tourists each year, and have taken on a special significance as a safe and socially distanced destination for recreation and reconnection since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our friends at the Muddy Water Initiative have two exciting fall events coming soon! Take advantage of a rare opportunit...
10/20/2026

Our friends at the Muddy Water Initiative have two exciting fall events coming soon!

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to boat the Muddy River this Saturday, 10/24, at the Head of the Muddy! 8-10 experienced boaters are needed to skim litter from the surface of the river. Interested? Sign up at https://ow.ly/2NNK50ZZ7F2

Next, celebrate Halloween with your furry friend at the 3rd Annual Barktober parade at Charlesgate! Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, and proceeds will benefit the Initiative's important work. Learn more at https://www.muddywaterinitiative.org/

Happy First Day of our Annual Winter Clothing Drive! ❄️🧤 Drop-off boxes are now available throughout Boston for your new...
10/19/2026

Happy First Day of our Annual Winter Clothing Drive! ❄️🧤 Drop-off boxes are now available throughout Boston for your new and gently-used winter clothing. Help us keep our neighbors warm through November 19. https://ow.ly/54l650ZZ6Gh

: Wards Pond, located at the southern edge of Olmsted Park, documented in 1915. This photograph is part of a series doc...
10/08/2026

: Wards Pond, located at the southern edge of Olmsted Park, documented in 1915. This photograph is part of a series documenting changes in the landscape in the 20 to 30 years following the park's construction. Many of these photographs included notes on blocked views, overgrowth, and overplanting that contradicted the park's design.

📸: Courtesy of the National Park Service, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

We're proud to launch our 6th Annual Winter Clothing Drive later this month—and we need your help to keep our neighbors ...
10/07/2026

We're proud to launch our 6th Annual Winter Clothing Drive later this month—and we need your help to keep our neighbors warm! We're seeking new partners and volunteers to collect and sort winter clothes in the weeks ahead. Read on to see how you can help: https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/calendar/winter-clothing-drive

Save the Date! We're thrilled to announce the 2027 Party in the Park—blooming in Boston Wednesday, May 5, 2027. 🌳✨🌻 ...
10/07/2026

Save the Date! We're thrilled to announce the 2027 Party in the Park—blooming in Boston Wednesday, May 5, 2027. 🌳✨🌻 https://ow.ly/qFTS50ZV6mL

We welcomed more than 40 intrepid park explorers to the parks this weekend for our annual President's Walk of the Emeral...
10/06/2026

We welcomed more than 40 intrepid park explorers to the parks this weekend for our annual President's Walk of the Emerald Necklace! Thanks to all who joined in this six-mile trek—from our guests, to our volunteers, to the beautiful weather. We'll see you next year!

We're excited to once again participate in the Fenway Culture Boston's Opening Our Doors festival this coming Monday, 10...
10/05/2026

We're excited to once again participate in the Fenway Culture Boston's Opening Our Doors festival this coming Monday, 10/12! Stop by the Shattuck Visitor Center during our special holiday hours for family-friendly activities, a free restroom, and exciting facts about the Emerald Necklace! Learn more: https://www.fenwayculture.org/ood-2026-schedule

Happy World Animal Day! Have you noticed the engravings of animals on our new website? These graphics feature animals th...
10/04/2026

Happy World Animal Day! Have you noticed the engravings of animals on our new website? These graphics feature animals that can be found throughout the Emerald Necklace—including a few surprises! What's your favorite animal shown here? See them in action at https://www.emeraldnecklace.org

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125 Fenway
Boston, MA
02115

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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+16175222700

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