Rose’s Birthday
The Greenway Parks were named after Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, who was born and raised in Boston, as a way to honor the many accomplishments of her life. On Friday, July 22 on the Greenway we will celebrate Rose’s birthday – and her legacy.
Luck for the New Year
Chinatown Main Street, an initiative of the City of Boston and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is bringing a small flower market to Chinatown Park on the Greenway this weekend in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Volunteer Appreciation
181 individuals devoted over 500 hours of service to the Greenway over the past year. Through 38 separate events, volunteers assisted with horticulture, programs and general office needs. The Greenway drew a diverse group of committed individuals that included young and old, students and corporate teams, residents and commuters.
A Big Bright Lights Thank You!
The unveiling of Bright Lights for Winter Nights was a success! The parks came alive with music, light and joy to celebrate the winter solstice. A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, volunteers and staff for making this evening of winter wonder possible.
Bright Lights for Winter Nights 2010
Tomorrow, the Greenway unveils Bright Lights for Winter Nights, a 12-week lighting and art display that will run from December 21st to the spring equinox, March 21st, 2011. Join us Tuesday, December 21st from 4-7 PM for a free celebratory event.
Fall Harvest Fun, “way better than trick-or-treating”
Overheard in the Greenway Halloween Maze: “This is way better than trick-or-treating” – young ninjas being chased by a witch “I can take my pumpkin home?!” – a princess and a ladybug painting pumpkins “What a great way to bring a bit of farm to the city.” – parents watching their costumed childrem run through […]
Temporary sculpture call for entries
The Greenway Conservancy invites artists to forward a selection of existing sculptures for consideration for an 18-month installation in the area dedicated to temporary sculpture in the Wharf District’s Urban Arboretum. The current work being exhibited, Botanica, is the creation of local artist and Boston Sculptors Gallery member, George Sherwood. It will be replaced by […]
Kids draw the darndest things
In October, the Greenway Conservancy took to the classrooms to learn from our best carousel customers, the children. As part of the Conservancy’s feasibility study, we visited four local schools – James F. Condon School (South Boston), Roger Clapp Elementary (Dorchester), The Eliot School (North End), and The Advent School (Beacon Hill) – to gather […]
Edible Plants on the Greenway
On July 13, Greenway-goers joined the Conservancy’s Superintendent of Horticulture, Thomas Smarr for a tour of Edible Plants along the Greenway. The tour, the first of the Greenway Conservancy’s Horticulture Series, was hosted in partnership with the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). It began in the Dewey Square Parks, where Tom gave an explanation of […]
Make it a Family Affair of the Greenway
With the return of summer comes the return of outdoor activities! This month look forward to three family friendly programs coming back to the Greenway. Wednesday nights, let the Greenway be your backyard and join us for Family Game Night in the North End and Chinatown Parks from 5 to 7PM. After work, bring your […]
