One Good Elm Deserves Another
A Valley Forge Elm Tree was installed in the southern North End Park this week. This is meant as a companion to the big Elm in the northern North End Park.
North End in Bloom
An amazing display of roses and hydrangea in bloom in the North End planting bed on the north side of Sudbury Street.
Wharf District Council Community Workshop Breakout Recap
This post highlights the input and feedback that we received from attendees at our Wharf District Council Community Workshop on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013. Thanks to all those who attended and gave us their thoughts…
Rings Fountain Work Completed
On Monday, April 29th, our maintenance team of Bob, Nick, Tom and Ray, with help from a few others, completed the project to clean and repair our pride and joy, the Rings Fountain, for the summer season.
Working with Volunteers on the Greenway This Week
We have a number of volunteer workdays scheduled during this week bookmarked by Earth Day (on Monday, April 22nd) and Arbor Day (on Friday, April 26th). It’s a busy time on the Greenway, with daffodils in full flower, trees and plants budding or showing great spring color and lots of work to complete. Before we […]
4/2/13 North End Community Meeting Summary
Our thanks to more than 30 people who attended our North End Community Meeting on April 2nd at Fairmont Hotel in the North End. Our opening presentation is linked here and we’ve done our best to summarize the questions (and answers) as well as input from participants. From the Facilities and Maintenance Breakout, Steve Anderson, […]
Rings Fountain Repair & Cleaning Project Update
Our maintenance team just began the fifth week of our two month project to repair and clean the most popular water feature on the greenway. We’re making great progress and the Rings Fountain will be up and running just in time for summer! Last week, we removed the remaining solenoid valves and hoses from the […]
Rings Fountain: Cleaning & Repairs
If you’re in the Wharf District Parks over the next two months, you may notice a construction around the Rings Fountain area. Repairs and cleaning of the Rings Fountain will take place starting March 1 with an estimated completion date of April 30.
Oh! That Exfoliating Bark!
Oh that exfoliating bark! Winter interest continued. Whether it is dry, cold, bright and sunny or gray, muted, frosty and snowy, the bark on the trees can’t help itself. It stands out in the sparseness of winter, and the best bark of all is the exfoliating bark. It’s rolled, peeling, curled edges; it’s patterned blotches […]
Spring Planning for North End Parks
The parks may be sleeping for the winter, but our Horticulture staff is busy planning for the vibrant spring that awaits. As part of the overall effort to continue caring for and improving upon the Greenway’s landscapes and plant collections, this Spring the Conservancy’s Horticulture staff will oversee beautification efforts in the North End Parks.
