Archive for the ‘Events and Programs’ Category
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It Pays to Volunteer!
17 May 2013There are lots of ways in which volunteering for the Greenway Conservancy can benefit you! Here are just a few…
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4/2/13 North End Community Meeting Summary
08 Apr 2013Our thanks to more than 30 people who attended our North End Community Meeting on April 2nd at Fairmont Hotel…
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Winter Lights On the Greenway
03 Jan 2013The Greenway’s Winter Lights program runs throughout the winter months from December through March. Our budget for Winter Lights displays…
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Growing Greener: a New Class of Apprentices!
05 Oct 2012In early September, we welcomed a new class of Green & Grow Apprentices and they've taken off running!
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National Public Lands Volunteer Day
02 Oct 2012Our first National Public Lands volunteer day on Saturday, September 29th on the Greenway had a rainy start, but by the time volunteers began to arrive at six different locations to dig into their tasks for the morning, the rain had departed and we had a cool, overcast day to tackle the mountain of work laid out by our horticulture and maintenance staff.
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Sneak Peek Carousel Week: Hello Skunk
17 Sep 2012Today we had the privilege of sitting down with Skunk, one of the characters created for the new custom carousel on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
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Rose’s Birthday
20 Jul 2011The 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.
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Luck for the New Year
25 Jan 2011Chinatown 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.
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Volunteer Appreciation
21 Jan 2011181 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.
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A Big Bright Lights Thank You!
30 Dec 2010The 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.