Winter Ready: Caring For The Greenway’s Fountains in the Cooler Months
The fountains along The Greenway are some of the most beloved parts of the park. Whether you’re splashing your way through the Rings Fountain or enjoying views in our North End park, they bring a level of ambiance to the space. The fountains shut off for the year on the second Tuesday in October until […]
Chin Park Lighting Project: Construction Updates & Background
The Greenway Conservancy has almost completed the construction of major lighting projects on The Greenway in Chinatown. These upgrades are focused on safety and community use and were informed by community feedback and input, as well as by recommendations of the Conservancy’s Chin Park Lighting Study, funded and supported by the Greenway Business Improvement District […]
Q&A with Javier Arrudas
Morning Team Lead/ Supervisor and Ambassador at Block by Block In order to maintain The Greenway to a high standard and provide a friendly park presence for the public, The Conservancy partners with Block by Block on basic services including snow removal, mowing, and cleaning. As an organization, Block by Block recruits and supports individuals […]
2022 Season Reflections: Drought on The Greenway
Written by Julia Lloyd, Lead Horticulturist This season you might have noticed The Greenway has been looking a little less green in some areas and a little more brown and crispy. Currently all of Massachusetts is experiencing some degree of drought, but the Boston area specifically is experiencing extreme drought. Rivers and watersheds throughout the […]
2022 Season Wrap Up: Ecological Healthcare Horticulture Intern
Written by Phoebe Westbrook, Ecological Healthcare Horticulture Intern Hello! My name is Phoebe Westbrook, and I am the Ecological Healthcare Horticulture Intern at the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy in Boston. I’ll be heading into my senior year at the University of Maine this fall, graduating with a degree in Environmental Horticulture, with a concentration in […]
North Meadow on The Greenway – History & Background
The Greenway Conservancy is delighted to announce the completion of North Meadow on The Greenway, the newest park space in Boston’s contemporary public park formerly known as Central Artery Parcel 2. North Meadow on The Greenway is a site of constant reinvention. Originally open water within the Charles River estuary, this location was dammed to […]
No Mow May on The Greenway
Have you noticed that the mowing crews are skipping certain lawns on The Greenway this spring? Don’t fret! The Greenway Conservancy is participating in Plantlife’s No Mow May, an international initiative meant to support pollinators, reduce lawn inputs, and grow healthier lawns. No Mow May, first popularized in Europe, challenges landscapers and homeowners to let […]
Park Renovations – The Greenway in Chinatown
The Greenway Conservancy is thrilled to announce the completion of the first round of park renovations on The Greenway in Chinatown. These upgrades are focused on safety and community use and were informed by community feedback and input, as well as by recommendations of the Conservancy’s Chin Park Lighting Study, funded and supported by the […]
Earth Day 2021
Earth Day is an opportunity to reflect on the environment around you, educate yourself and others on the health of the planet, and take action. In a regular year, Earth Day would bring 100 volunteers to The Greenway to join a park-wide community cleanup. While we won’t be celebrating in large groups yet, we are […]
Parting Words: A Decade of Sustainability on The Greenway
Written by Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director As I prepare to depart in late April to lead the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, I wanted to reflect on the Greenway Conservancy’s efforts over the eleven years I’ve worked here. I’ve been lucky to work on the care and improvement of The Greenway since the first year […]
