Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
When: Tuesday, May 13 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: New England Aquarium
Cost: Free, but you must RSVP by May 6
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the New England Aquarium, and the Boston Water and Sewer Commission are delighted to be partners with Nitsch Engineering of Boston as they hold their 7th annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. The half day program for 6th to 12th grade girls shows how engineering relates to water, aquatic life and the environment. Following the program, an optional tour of the Rose Kennedy Greenway will focus on the fountain and water use on the Greenway.
Reservations are required, and you may register by May 6 to rsvp@nitscheng.com with the girl’s name, the girl’s grade in school, and – if applicable – the name of the adult who will attend with the girl. Sign up for a 45-60 minute tour of the Rose Kennedy Greenway after the program.
The Greenway and Beyond: North End Parks to the Wharf District Parks
When: Thursday, May 15, 2008, noon to 1:00 pm
Where: Tour begins at North Station T (Orange and Green Lines) on Causeway Street
Cost: $10
Explore the new Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on this one hour special walking tour offered by Boston By Foot. The Greenway is Boston's new mixed-use public space that once housed the elevated highway since replaced by the Big Dig. Learn the history of the neighborhoods that once occupied this space and the present day urban planning that is knitting Boston back together. Click here for more information on Greenway tours including a map of starting points. For more information, please visit Boston By Foot.
The Greenway and Beyond: Dewey Square Parks to the Chinatown Park
When: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Tour begins at the Rowes Wharf Arch, 70 Rowes Wharf
Cost: $10
Explore the new Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on this one hour special walking tour offered by Boston By Foot. The Greenway is Boston's new mixed-use public space that once housed the elevated highway since replaced by the Big Dig. Learn the history of the neighborhoods that once occupied this space and the present day urban planning that is knitting Boston back together. Click here for more information on Greenway tours including a map of starting points. For more information, please visit Boston By Foot.
The Greenway and Beyond: North End Parks to the Wharf District Parks
When: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Tour begins at North Station T (Orange and Green Lines) on Causeway Street
Cost: $10
Explore the new Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on this one hour special walking tour offered by Boston By Foot. The Greenway is Boston's new mixed-use public space that once housed the elevated highway since replaced by the Big Dig. Learn the history of the neighborhoods that once occupied this space and the present day urban planning that is knitting Boston back together. Click here for more information on Greenway tours including a map of starting points. For more information, please visit Boston By Foot.
The Greenway and Beyond: Dewey Square Parks to the Chinatown Park
When: Thursday, September 18, 2008, noon to 1:00 pm
Where: Tour begins at the Rowes Wharf Arch, 70 Rowes Wharf
Cost: $10
Explore the new Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on this one hour special walking tour offered by Boston By Foot. The Greenway is Boston's new mixed-use public space that once housed the elevated highway since replaced by the Big Dig. Learn the history of the neighborhoods that once occupied this space and the present day urban planning that is knitting Boston back together. Click here for more information on Greenway tours including a map of starting points. For more information, please visit Boston By Foot.
Greenway Opening Festival
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Where: Multiple locations along the Greenway
Come to the Greenway – Rise high over the parks in a passenger balloon. Ride a Ferris Wheel. Honor mentors on the Mothers’ Walk. Get into the music of local bands. Hear renowned musicians too. Cheer for your neighborhood dance troupe. Learn to dance. Win prizes. Be in a parade. Get fit. Go Green!
The parks are here! After years of Big Dig construction, it’s time to celebrate the Greenway parks in downtown Boston with a free park-wide Opening Festival on October 4. With the City of Boston and our many sponsors, the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy presents this once-in-a-lifetime celebration and applauds a vision completed…a park where there was once an elevated highway!
Dozens of local organizations and individual artists will display Boston’s rich cultural heritage through art, dance and music. An interactive cell phone-enabled treasure hunt will lead visitors to learn surprising facts about Boston’s history. Other contests, games, and Go Green activities will showcase the park as an intersection between city life and sustainability. Stay tuned for more details.
2008 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held at the Blue Cross Blue Shield in Boston at 8:00 AM.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Tuesday, January 8, 2008*
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008*
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
* Meeting is scheduled one week later than usual to accommodate a holiday.
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