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The Emerald Necklace Conservancy brings people together to renew, enliven and advocate for the Emerald Necklace park system. This historic park system serves as the back yard for city dwellers and a destination for more than 1 million visitors and residents each year. Conservancy volunteers and program participants "give back" over 20,000 hours annually on projects dedicated to park restoration and maintenance; events for families; public education; constituency-building and park advocacy. Focusing its work in the six Emerald Necklace parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the Conservancy collaborates with both public and private partners committed to keeping our parks healthy and accessible for all.

Recent News

Tell Us Your Story!

We want to hear your park stories! The Conservancy is kicking off the summer with a brand new venture - The Stories Project! Be part of this exciting new project and help us promote the parks. Tell us your story today! Visit the link below for more info.

The Stories Project>>

Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) Infestation in Boston

ALB Update - July 23, 2010

On July 3, 2010 USDA/APHIS agriculture officials confirmed the presence of Asian Longhorned Beetle on the grounds of Faulkner Hospital. Five infested red maple trees were identified initially and one additional infested red maple was identified on July 5, 2010. The six infested trees were removed on July 6, 2010. On July 6, a press conference was held at Faulkner Hospital announcing the find. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and USDA/APHIS have established a regulated area covering portions of Suffolk and Norfolk counties.

Residents of the ALB regulated area established within Suffolk and Norfolk counties are asked to refrain from moving firewood and wood debris outside the regulated area. Report suspects Asian Longhorned Beetles to 866-702-9938.

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2010 Free Sundays in the Park

Sunday, August 1st: Berklee's Buffalo Soul!

Pack your picnic supplies and get ready for a blend of reggae-rock-soul and purely positive vibrations from Buffalo Soul at Pinebank this Sunday!

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See the full schedule here>>

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View the Conservancy's Photo Albums

To view photos from all of the Conservancy's various programs and events, please visit our Photo Tab and browse our albums.

Visit the Party in the Park tab and see photo albums of past Parties in the Park.

If you have any pictures from Conservancy events please share them with us! Contact the Conservancy at info@emeraldnecklace.org or 617-522-2700 for more information.

Emerald Necklace Map

The Visitor and Volunteer Center

Back Bay Fens

The Riverway

Olmsted Park

Jamaica Pond

Arnold Arboretum

Franklin Park