Why the Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in the Boston Parks Community
Have you heard? The Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in Boston for 2024! This recognition from Great Nonprofits shows that it truly takes a village to make The Greenway such a special place. A beautiful downtown park in Boston requires an exceptional team, and we are grateful for the contributions of our volunteers. Your […]
Inside Year of the Pig: How to create a sculptural ceramic pig, in 10 (not so) simple steps!
With the aim of celebrating both past and present, each year a new artwork has been installed by the Greenway Conservancy in front of the Essex Street Gate on The Greenway. The installation’s goal is to celebrate the culture, history, and traditions of the Chinese New Year and the Chinatown community through the ideas and […]
Looking back at 2019
As the Greenway Conservancy wraps up our tenth (10!) season maintaining and operating The Greenway, we wanted to take a moment to look back at some of our favorite moments of the last year on Boston’s contemporary public park. From our ever-changing public art installations to free public programming, sustainably maintained lawns and gardens to […]
Celebrating Summer on The Greenway Presented by Citizens Bank
The Greenway Conservancy was delighted this season to announce Summer on The Greenway Presented by Citizens Bank, a new effort in our continued partnership with Citizens Bank. Inspired by our 2018 collaboration, Summer on Dewey, our 2019 season continued to highlight The Greenway as an iconic downtown location where visitors gather, play, unwind, and explore. […]
Voices of Volunteerism: Linda Cravens
Written by Isabel Smith, Volunteer Programs Coordinator As a non profit, the Greenway Conservancy depends on the efforts of our many talented volunteers, both in the park and in the office. It is their dedication to The Greenway that makes it possible for us to have such a dynamic public space. Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Cravens […]
Why don’t we open a food truck in Boston?
Written by our friends at Dining Car How did your business begin? Naomi had always loved to cook and had gone to culinary school in New York and worked in restaurant kitchens. She moved to Boston and was working as a private chef. I started my career in the software industry, but had left to […]
Celebrating National Book Month on The Greenway
One of the most popular activities in any public park is reading outside and The Greenway is no exception. With cooler weather and vibrant foliage spread through park, October is the perfect time to plop down on one of our lush lawns and unwind with a book. This month, celebrate National Book Month with some […]
Greenway Week Reflections
For Greenway Week, our 10th anniversary celebration, we asked the public to share some of their favorite memories of the past ten years on The Greenway; below are the responses we got back (minus some duplicates). Thank you for celebrating with us! A walk during the lunch time The Greenway exemplifies Boston at its best. […]
The Greenway Conservancy’s commitment to the disability community
As stewards of the park that bears the name of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, we honor the values of inclusivity, accessibility, and shared community. Much has been said about our recent decision to change the vendor responsible for a nine-person crew to maintain the cleanliness of the park. After a thoughtful procurement process, we awarded the […]
Facts on WORK Inc. and the Rose Kennedy Greenway
We wanted to reach out to ensure you have the full context of our decision to shift to a new vendor for maintenance of the park. The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, out of deference to a fellow nonprofit, initially did not speak on the record about the ongoing management problems we faced with WORK Inc. […]
