Emerald Necklace Conservancy

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.

Come see North American birds of prey live and in-person, including a red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, owls and more! ...
06/05/2026

Come see North American birds of prey live and in-person, including a red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, owls and more! Our upcoming “Birds of Prey” event will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 10:30am at the James Curley House, 350 Jamaicaway, and is open to ages 6 and up. All birds will be handled by Wingmasters’ licensed raptor rehabilitators. Register here: www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/birds-of-prey-presentation-1-morning/

On this , we are taking you back to the early 1900s with a historic photo of the exterior of the Isabella Stewart Gardn...
06/04/2026

On this , we are taking you back to the early 1900s with a historic photo of the exterior of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum from the Fens.

We are highlighting Tanya, our Major Gifts Officer, this week! With 15 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, Ta...
06/02/2026

We are highlighting Tanya, our Major Gifts Officer, this week! With 15 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, Tanya identifies and cultivates prospective donors, strengthens relationships with current supporters, and develops compelling proposals to secure significant philanthropic investment in our mission. Outside of work, Tanya enjoys hiking and exploring parks, baking sourdough bread, foraging fruit from street trees, and playing volleyball. She is continually inspired by urban nature and community green spaces - she recently learned that the Emerald Necklace is one of the first park systems landscape architecture students study—a testament to its significance and a reminder of what a remarkable gem it is for Boston.

Join the team at Franklin Park Zoo for a guided exploration of Franklin Park’s natural wonders! Held on June 14 at 10am,...
06/01/2026

Join the team at Franklin Park Zoo for a guided exploration of Franklin Park’s natural wonders! Held on June 14 at 10am, 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. Remember to bring your curiosity and comfortable walking shoes! Find out more: www.www.zoonewengland.org/engage/biodiversity-walks/ Photo credit Erik Gehring

Join the Conservancy and your fellow volunteers at our monthly "Second Saturdays" stewardship events—held throughout the...
05/31/2026

Join the Conservancy and your fellow volunteers at our monthly "Second Saturdays" stewardship events—held throughout the Emerald Necklace! This month's opportunity, held on June 13, will take place in the Back Bay Fens between 10am and 12pm. Come and smell the roses! Registration is required—click the link to sign up: www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/second-saturdays-06-13-26/

The roses are coming! The roses are coming! And so is your opportunity to keep the Kelleher Rose Garden glittering as Ju...
05/29/2026

The roses are coming! The roses are coming! And so is your opportunity to keep the Kelleher Rose Garden glittering as June blooms take center stage. Our Tuesdays with Roses program—where volunteers prune and care for the rose garden's plants, and their plant beds—is kicking off June 9!

Registration is now open for the months of June and July. Check our calendar for dates and to register: https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/calendar/

The 27th Annual “Studio Without Walls” outdoor exhibition will showcase 15 site-specific sculptures set along Riverway P...
05/28/2026

The 27th Annual “Studio Without Walls” outdoor exhibition will showcase 15 site-specific sculptures set along Riverway Park in Brookline, beginning May 30 until September 7. The theme “Urban Symphony” invites artists to create works that respond to the rhythms of the city within a natural landscape. For the 3rd year, Gateway Arts, a vibrant creative community dedicated to advancing the careers of artists with disabilities, have collaborated with “Studios Without Walls”—sharing their original artwork on the exhibition’s street banners along Riverway Park in Brookline. Supporting nearly 100 artists with diverse abilities and perspectives, Gateway Arts provides studio space, professional guidance, and opportunities to engage with the wider arts community. Their work spans drawing, painting, sculpture, fiber art, and more—each piece reflecting a unique artistic voice. More details here: www.studioswithoutwalls.org

Today we are introducing you to Sonya, our Chief Impact Offer, who works closely with our team to strengthen organizatio...
05/27/2026

Today we are introducing you to Sonya, our Chief Impact Offer, who works closely with our team to strengthen organizational effectiveness, optimize structure and operations, and support us in advancing the objectives of the Conservancy’s strategic plan.

Sonya ensures that the Conservancy's operations and initiatives align with its mission and long-term vision for Boston’s park system. Her career spans non-profit, higher education, private philanthropy, and professional sports sectors, with experience in operations, communications, government affairs, and community engagement.

This breadth of experience equips her to drive impact across multiple organizational functions while fostering collaboration and innovation. An avid reader and lifelong learner, Sonya is on a personal quest to work through the 100+ unread books she owns!

We have your summer plans at the ready! Between now and September 30, we invite you to Journey the Necklace—a vibrant, s...
05/26/2026

We have your summer plans at the ready! Between now and September 30, we invite you to Journey the Necklace—a vibrant, self-guided summer adventure that allows you to experience the Emerald Necklace one stunning park at a time.

With eight unique routes to discover, each highlighting a different section of the Necklace, you can choose your own pace, your own schedule, and your own style of adventure. Explore six of the Emerald Necklace parks to earn a special souvenir!

Designed for all ages and abilities, Journey the Necklace is flexible, welcoming, and full of opportunities to enjoy nature, stay active, and experience the Emerald Necklace like never before. Learn more at www.emeraldnecklace.org/jtn

Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing Class with Cole Huang! In this free class held on the Charles River Esplanad...
05/24/2026

Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing Class with Cole Huang! In this free class held on the Charles River Esplanade on May 27 at 6pm, we invite you to slow down and fully experience nature with all our senses. Nature therapy is the practice of immersing yourself in a natural setting and noticing the sights, sounds, textures, and details around you. It is inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin yoku, meaning “forest bathing,” which describes being surrounded by and absorbed in the atmosphere of the forest. Join us! www.events.humanitix.com/river-fit-2026-nature-therapy-and-forest-bathing

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125 Fenway
Boston, MA
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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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