Exploring Geographic Information Systems
Written by Dawson Stout, Horticulture Intern
Hello Greenway
Written by Chris Cook, Executive Director As I have joined the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, I am humbled by the warm reception I have received from the staff at the Conservancy, the Board of Directors, the leadership and members of the Business Improvement District (BID), MassDOT, our programmatic partners, elected officials, and our neighbors. There […]
2020 Season Wrap Up: Horticulture Interns
Written by Adam Banks & Makenna Palzkill, 2020 Conservancy Horticulture Interns Hi, my name is Adam Banks and I’m thrilled to have been back at the Greenway Conservancy as one of the Horticulture Interns for the 2020 Summer season! I’m a rising senior at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine majoring in Environmental Studies. I’ve lived […]
Earth Day 2020 | A Message from the Greenway Conservancy
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and the Greenway Conservancy is ready to celebrate! Earth Day is an opportunity to step back and think about the environment, to educate yourself and others on the health of the planet, and to take action. Typically, Earth Day on The Greenway has been a […]
Meet our 2019 Greenway Interns!
Will Palauskas Outreach Intern Will is a rising junior at Emerson College where he is studying Marketing Communication with a minor in Environmental Studies. He is the President of Emerson Green Collective, an environmental advocacy organization at his college. Will also was one of the first riders of the Greenway Carousel when it was first […]
Keeping our Greenway Lawns Healthy and Happy
Written by Keelin Caldwell, Director of Programming and Community Engagement As this hot and humid summer winds down, we wanted to share a bit more about how our #GreenwayHort staff cares for our lawns during this challenging growing season! Turf plants have some amazing adaptations that allow them to be grown and managed as […]
Not all waffles are created equal
The Greenway Mobile Eats program is now in its 9th and largest season yet, with the 2018 season including 35 trucks and trailers across 7 locations! We take pride in knowing our vendors and supporting their businesses. Mayor Walsh said it best when he described how the Greenway Mobile Eats Program, “not only offers residents and […]
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, […]
Meet our 2018 Greenway Interns!
Part II: Our Pollinator Ribbon on The Greenway
Written by Tori Hiney, Plant Health Care Horticulturist How do we maintain our Pollinator population? If you missed Part One of this blog or you are unfamiliar with The Greenway, we are an organic park that sits atop the I-93 tunnel. Given our close proximity to the Boston Inner Harbor, we are dedicated to promoting and maintaining […]
