A Summer of Pets & Play: Events & Partnerships Intern Olivia Hewang
My name is Olivia Hewang and I had the wonderful opportunity to be an Events & Partnerships Intern on the Programs Team at the Rose Kennedy Greenway this summer! I am originally from the suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, so before this summer I had never actually lived in or spent […]
Canine Costume Fests and More: Events & Partnerships Intern Sofi Sopuchova
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to complete my first-ever internship as an Events and Partnerships Intern at the Greenway Conservancy, and it has truly set a high bar for any future internships or jobs. I thrived in a dynamic environment where there was always something new to learn and tackle. Staying busy is […]
Programming for The Community: Events & Partnerships Intern Maizie Watters
Growing up near Boston meant I had visited it enough to be confident in my knowledge of the city- from leaving South Station after getting home from school and being greeted by the Dewey Square mural to sitting on swinging benches in the North End after getting cannolis with friends. The part of the city […]
A Summer of Urban Horticulture: Horticulture Intern Amy Monsen
Hi! My name is Amy Monsen and I have had an excellent experience as the Horticultural Intern for the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. As someone who grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota and who goes to college at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, a college town, public city horticulture has not been […]
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 […]
2024 Fitness on The Greenway
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce our 2024 Greenway Fitness Season, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. We invite you to stretch and unwind on The Greenway at our FREE fitness classes that will take place throughout the park. We have over 200 fitness classes scheduled with a range of […]
The Greenway Conservancy’s New Director of Programs and Outreach, Eileen Ong
If you read our most recent press release, you’ll know that the Conservancy promoted Eileen Ong, former Assistant Director of Programs, to Director of Programs and Outreach. Eileen has been with the Conservancy for more than seven years in a variety of roles, starting in 2016 as Earned Income Manager. We asked her a few […]
Exploring the Park with Chinatown HOPE
On October 23 and December 4, 2023 the Greenway Conservancy welcomed Chinatown residents to the Greenway for a full tour of the park. This tour was part of an initiative, Chinatown HOPE, a collective of eight Chinatown organizations with the goal of leveraging and building upon existing assets to create lasting impacts on residents and […]
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 […]
Bundle Up and Come Out to The Greenway!
Winter – when most Bostonians are thinking of huddling up for the cooler season, enjoying their favorite warm beverage, finding a cozy fire, and staying indoors, here at The Greenway we think it’s a great season for getting out in the park! It may be colder, but that doesn’t stop us from having plenty of […]
Hatchlings Winter Lights: A Q&A With Studio HHH
This winter, The Greenway presents “Hatchlings”, a winter light activation in partnership with Studio HHH. We sat down with them to learn more about the activation, what inspired the concept, and the process of making it all come to life. Tell us a little bit more about Studio HHH’s work We love designing projects at […]
Participatory Public Art: Reflections from Curatorial and Communications Fellow Susan Tang
The year is 2017. A small crowd gathers around a towering glass box in Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park, myself, aged 16, among their ranks. Within its transparent home, blissfully unaware of its audience, a 3-D printer puts the finishing touches on a bright red rooster, having worked nonstop for hours on end. […]
New Faces in Public Art
Public art is an integral part of The Greenway, making the park a premier destination to see contemporary works by both local and national artists in downtown Boston. The people who make up our Public Art team work to curate pieces, manage their installations, and ensure that visitors experience thought-provoking art during their time in […]
From Intern to Coordinator: Ruby Maute’s Summer (and Beyond) on The Greenway Programs Team
I’ve never thought about what goes into running a public park, but this summer I learned the intricacies of managing a 1.5-mile stretch of green space rich with flora, sparkling fountains for children to splash in, and free events, from festivals to concerts. In April of 2023, I was graduating from Boston University as a […]
Full Schedule of Fun: Events and Partnership Intern Sabrina Feldman
It’s hard to summarize an entire summer at The Greenway into a single blog post. There are dozens of events happening at the park every week, so I’ve had to scroll back through my (very full!) Google Calendar to remember just how much I have done over the course of my internship as a part […]
Celebrating Summer: Events and Partnership Intern Annie Hayes
This summer I had the opportunity and privilege to work as an Events and Partnership Intern at The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. As my Internship is coming to a close, I am able to reflect on the amazing opportunities I have had this summer through working at The Greenway. This internship offered me a wide […]
Plants and Pollinators: Horticulture Intern Selby Vaughn
Hello! My name is Selby Vaughn, and this past summer I had the opportunity to complete a horticulture internship at the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and am currently studying at Boston University. I am majoring in Conservation Biology and Ecology. This summer has given me valuable experience in ecological […]
10 Years of The Greenway Carousel
It’s the ten-year anniversary of The Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove. Running from March to January, our one-of-a-kind carousel enchants hundreds of thousands of visitors who take a spin each year. The Beginning The Greenway Carousel got its start through a lead gift from Amalie Kass, who sought to bring joy […]
Artwork Update — Acknowledge + Listen: Undoing Colonial Design in Massachusetts
We’re deeply troubled and disappointed to share that one of our public artworks, Acknowledge + Listen: Undoing Colonial Design in Massachusetts (2022), was recently damaged through an instance of vandalism. This artwork, which was developed collaboratively by students, Native advisors and community members, remains important to public education efforts around Native presence and vitality in […]
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 […]
Greenway Fitness Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Update: Following the success of our summer fitness program, The Greenway will be hosting a fall fitness program. See the full schedule here. The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce our 2023 Greenway Fitness Season, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. We invite you to stretch and unwind on The […]
Lauren Jones, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development for the Commonwealth, visits The Greenway in celebration of Earth Week
In celebration of Earth Week 2023, The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy was honored to host Lauren Jones, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development for the Commonwealth, for a visit focused on the job opportunities associated with the management of urban public spaces. An important part of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s mission […]
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 […]
Community Process for Mary Soo Hoo Park Improvements -司徒麗英公園(Mary Soo Hoo Park)改善工程社區參與 司徒丽英公园(Mary Soo Hoo Park)改善工程社区参与
The Greenway Conservancy is collecting feedback about Mary Soo Hoo Park on The Greenway that can help us improve and enhance this open space for the Chinatown community, park visitors, and residents. 綠道保護會(Greenway Conservancy) 正在收集有關位於綠道上的司徒麗英公園 (Mary Soo Hoo Park) 的意見，希望可以為唐人街社區、公園訪客和居民改善和提升這個開放空間。 绿道保护会(Greenway Conservancy) 正在收集有关位于绿道上的司徒丽英公园 (Mary Soo Hoo Park) 的意见，希望可以为唐人街社区、公园访客和居民改善和提升这个开放空间。
A Powerful Partnership for the Park: Celebrating Five Years of the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID)
Nearly five years ago, business and civic leaders, elected officials, and the nonprofit Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy worked together to stabilize funding for one of the Commonwealth’s most treasured assets – the Rose Kennedy Greenway. A sustainable, fair, and long-term solution, led by A Better City, culminated in a landmark funding agreement between the Massachusetts […]
