Tag: Urban park

Why the Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in the Boston Parks Community

Have you heard? The Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in Boston for 2024! This recognition from Great Nonprofits shows...

Read More

Spuds on the Greenway

  We did a very cool thing – we turned 1 pound of potatoes into 17 pounds of potatoes–all we...

Read More

It Pays to Volunteer!

There are lots of ways in which volunteering for the Greenway Conservancy can benefit you! Here are just a few...

Read More

Growing Greener: Sharing the Knowledge

The Green & Grow Apprentices have learned so much this fall and they showcased their knowledge at the monthly Boston...

Read More

The Grass is Greener

During the past week, several sections of turf that had experienced compaction due to rain and then heavy foot traffic...

Read More

First Dewey Harvest Donated

We have donated our first batch of home grown veggies to Lovin’ Spoonfuls—a local nonprofit that collects and distributes food...

Read More

What’s In Bloom

In late June we observed a very exciting and unique horticultural event: the first flowering of our Eastern Prickly Pear!...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

Our organically maintained landscape provides shelter and food for many organisms. We have observed a plethora of pollinators enjoying our...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

Of our most perennially popular plants, the genus Allium stands out as a public favorite in the Fort Point Channel...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

Our spring cleanups have begun and we already have to tread lightly over the fragile bulb foliage coming up under...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

We have enjoyed an unseasonably warm fall as we continue our work out in the parks, but the winter chill...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

As the last full month of fall draws to a close, our deciduous trees are almost completely bare and we...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

The Greenway is still ablaze with vibrant fall colors, so don't delay in coming to take an autumn stroll through...

Read More

Preparing for Winter

There is a large amount of behind the scenes planning and work that goes into putting the Greenway’s lawns and...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

As winter approaches many people dreading the dreary upcoming months may dismiss the idea of a beautiful winter landscape. We...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

Learn more about fall blooms on the Greenway. This week our blog features the lovely, Lady in Black Aster, Cockspur...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

As the mercury drops the Greenway continues to bloom. Bundle up and take a stroll to check out these fall...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

Autumn lends itself to beautiful blooms attracting curious insects to the Greenway....

Read More

What’s in Bloom

Blooms persist as fall approaches - Clara Curtis Daisies, Wild Senna and Double Knock-out Roses are blooming on the Greenway....

Read More

What’s in Bloom

As we savor the last days of summer and enter into the fall, we will begin to see fruit on...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

As Fall approaches, weather hardy blooms persist in the parks. Crapemyrtle, Stonecrop and Anemone are currently flowering on the Greenway....

Read More

What’s in Bloom

September, with its cool breeze and warm sunlight is the perfect month to discover some of the more subtle blooms...

Read More

What’s In Bloom

Tall herbaceous plants are a great choice for height impact in a garden in place of trees and shrubs. This...

Read More

What’s in Bloom

The Greenway is looking pretty in pink this week as these rose colored blooms flourish in the parks....

Read More

What’s in Bloom

These low maintenance pollinator attractors are keeping the parks a-buzz with bees, butterflies and beautiful blooms!...

Read More