Connecting on the Greenway and with our loved ones
I thrive on my mother’s confidence, love and guidance on a daily basis. She is the strongest woman I have ever known… She has devoted all of her time to me… I love to talk to people about my mother because she is not only an inspiration to me but to everybody with whom she […]
Green and Grow apprentices find transformative experiences in the mountains
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Ellen Lempereur, Education Program Coordinator for the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. As we discovered back in December, our Green and Grow apprentices have become experts in pruning, leaf terminology and tree physiology. Recently they also proved to be adept winter hikers and trackers, able to sniff […]
Let’s Talk!
The Greenway Leadership Council (GLC) and the Conservancy invites all to participate in two upcoming community meetings to voice ideas and provide feedback on the upcoming 2010 season in the parks. The first meeting is Wednesday, February 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the New England Aquarium’s Harborview Café at 1 Central Wharf, Boston. […]
We love community…and Elms, and snow, and lights!
On this week before Valentine’s Day, the Conservancy would like to show a little love! We love communities–and yes, even community process which helped build this marvelous and diverse system of parks – and we love horticulture. This Thursday from 5-6 pm we’ll celebrate both at a ceremonial tree lighting in the North End Parks […]
Two new elements added to “Bright Lights for Winter Nights”
The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites all to view “Bright Lights for Winter Nights” on the Greenway every evening through the spring equinox, March 20, 2010. “Bright Lights for Winter Nights” includes five new lighting elements and sculptures that highlight the Greenway’s four distinctive park designs. New tonight: Bill Bell’s“Light Sticks, White” on Dewey […]
A Little More Color and Light in Chinatown Park
The Conservancy and Chinatown Main Streets are pleased to present a joint effort to bring a little more color and light to Chinatown Park. Beginning Thursday the 14th at 4 pm, colorful lights adorning the plaza poles will be illuminated as part of Bright Lights for Winter Nights, a display of lights connecting the Greenway. […]
Bringing color and light to the Greenway on the Solstice
The Conservancy is pleased to announce plans to bring more light and cheer to the Greenway beginning December 21, the winter solstice, and continuing through the spring equinox, March 20, 2010. Bright Lights for Winter Nights will feature creative lighting elements that highlight the Greenway’s four distinctive park designs while unifying over a mile of […]