When the Emerald Necklace Conservancy was chosen by the City to be the new tenant for the James Michael Curley home on the Jamaicaway, most said it couldn’t have been a more perfect fit.
The James Michael Curley House on the Jamaicaway has become the new operational
headquarters of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy – a very active and growing non-profit
that promotes and preserves the entire Emerald Necklace from the Back Bay to Franklin Park. While the group began to move into the Home in March 2020, that was blocked by COVID-19 and now they are hoping to begin a full relocation and have a welcome party when it’s safe to do so. Late last month, they decided to have a virtual Open House, which was hosted by the Friends of the Curley House and other interested parties.
March 3 update:
By popular demand, “Lights in the Necklace” will extend until March 31, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy said Wednesday. It was originally scheduled to wrap up March 13, so that means there will be plenty more green in Boston parks on St. Patrick’s Day come the 17th.
The conservancy is also encouraging visitors to enter a social media contest to win a branded baseball cap. To enter, they ask that you follow @EmeraldNecklaceConservancy on Instagram and use the hashtag #NecklaceLightsPhotoContest in one of three categories: Best Selfie, Best Pet, and Best Creative Picture. Winners will be announced in April.
The original article from Feb. 11 is below.
Photo: Boston Museum of African American History Outdoor walks are considered age-friendly because paths are smooth, free of stairs, and parking is nearby. These walks are great for people of any age, especially children, older adults, families using strollers, and those with mobility needs. Try getting outside for fresh air and movement right where you live. Join our self-guided walk and observe the park’s beauty, learn fun facts, and take part in suggested activities at each stop marked with a park symbol. Then tell us about your enchanting experience! With the onset of winter, we are no longer providing printed maps on site, but you can still download the Wonder Walk app or print the map at home.
Emerald Necklace Conservancy announces drawing contest
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The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is calling all young artists to submit their best drawing, painting, collage or 2D work of art.
The Children’s Drawing Contest is going on now through Jan. 4.
Park visitors ages 2 to 12 are invited to enter their best Emerald Necklace-inspired drawing, painting, collage or any 2D work of art for a chance to win a printed copy of the new Emerald Necklace coloring book and have their art featured on exclusive Conservancy notecards! Entries are accepted through January 4.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/34CduKF.
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Charles River Tributary in Boston Gets D- for Water Quality in New Report Card The Charles River Report Card evaluates if the water quality of the river meets Massachusetts standards for swimming and boating By Patrick Donnelly •
Updated on December 21, 2020 at 9:43 pm
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While most of the Charles River s water is in good shape, a tributary that runs through Boston and Brookline has water that s far less satisfactory, according to the latest water quality grades.
The Charles River s 2019 report card, created by the Charles River Watershed Association and New England branch of the Environmental Protection Agency, was released Monday and gives the Muddy River, the tributary that trickles from Jamaica Pond into the Charles under Storrow Drive a D-.