Volunteer Spotlight: John O. Harney
Meet John O. Harney, a dedicated Phenology volunteer of the Greenway Conservancy and avid writer! After more than 30 years as the Executive Editor of The New England Journal of Higher Education, John put down his pen and looked forward to a retirement of watching over the plants on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. He decided […]
Celebrating National Public Lands Day on The Greenway
The Greenway Conservancy is incredibly proud to celebrate National Public Lands Day this year with a special message of gratitude for our Greenway Volunteers. During this unprecedented year, the support of our volunteers and community partners matter more than ever. Established in 1994, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. […]
Voices of Volunteerism: Ponnapa Prakkamakul
Written by Isabel Smith, Volunteer Programs Coordinator During difficult times like these, it can be comforting to reflect on the things we’re grateful for. 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 […]
Voices of Volunteerism: Karen Bergstrand
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: Karen Bergstrand […]
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 […]
Play Ambassador, Ponnapa: a playful designer and volunteer
Written by Kait Ziskin Levesque, Programs Manager The Greenway Conservancy has spent the last few years experimenting with a durable but removable vinyl to add playful pop-ups and signage throughout park. As part of our commitment to providing playful spaces and activities, several of these experiments have been unique and imaginative hopscotches! These were designed […]
Zone Gardening on The Greenway
Written by Karla Noboa, Volunteer and Programs Coordinator The Greenway’s ribbon of parks was conceptualized and installed by a range of landscape designers, resulting in distinct plant palettes, design elements and care needs in each major park area. We at the Conservancy often think of these major areas as the North End, the Wharf District, […]
Staff Spotlight: Karla Noboa
Interview with Karla, Volunteer and Programs Coordinator How did you come to The Greenway? Serendipity! In my previous job, I discovered the strong bond a volunteer can form with a mission. I found that energy very exciting, and it really encouraged me to pursue volunteer coordination as a career after my AmeriCorps service ended. The […]
Public Art, Public Creativity
The Greenway’s award-winning exhibitions of contemporary public art are complemented by an opportunity for the public to creatively engage at our Uni Draw Cart. In June alone, The Greenway Art Ambassador program engaged over 800 people in discussions and activities surrounding our public art exhibitions. One unique way we engage with the public is through […]
Greenway’s Top Moments of 2016!
2016 was another banner year on The Greenway, as we hosted over 400 free events, and attracted numerous artists and designers to create thoughtful installations throughout the park. All of this is done through the work of the non-profit Greenway Conservancy. As the year winds down, we asked Conservancy staff to offer their picks […]
