Daily Archives: May 21, 2014

Wednesday, May 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Landscape Legacy of Chestnut Hill Reservoir

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In addition to its significant role in early Boston water supply, the Chestnut Hill Reservoir was a popular public park since its inception.  Designed landscapes of formal grassed banks, picutesque rock outcroppings, meadows, and woodlands and rich architectural features attracted city dwellers for leisurely walks and carriage rides.  Today the Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it is a designated City of Boston Landmark.  Discover the fascinating design history of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, constructed at the height of Boston’s “Golden Age.”  In celebration of Massachusetts Preservation Month, join the Waterworks Museum and Department of Conservation and Recreation on Wednesday, May 28, for a one hour lecture in the Overlook Gallery of the Waterworks Museum followed by a one hour leisurely stroll along the banks of the reservoir to look at historic restoration efforts in progress.

Meet at the Waterworks Museum at 2450 Beacon Street in Boston.  Parking is limited.  There are only 30 parking spaces in the complex allocated for exclusive use by the Museum.  Please park in spaces labeled “Museum Visitor.”  Public transportation encouraged.  Contact Lauren Kaufman at 617-277-0065 for more information.

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Monday, May 26, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Memories of Massachusetts: Iris Society Show

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The Iris Society of Massachusetts (ISM) is having its biennial iris show on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, with over 200 individual iris blooms on display. After the irises are judged and ribbons awarded, the display is open to the public. In addition to the array of irises, companion plants will be on view as well as arrangements that use irises and that reflect the theme of Memories of Massachusetts. Potted iris plants and rhizomes will be sold.

Everyone is welcome to enter identified irises in the show. Everyone is also welcome to enter an iris arrangement that reflects the Massachusetts memory theme. Both irises entries and arrangements must be received at the show between 8 and 10 am. The free show will be open to the public from 1 – 4 at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street in West Concord, Massachusetts. All attendees to the show are encouraged to vote on their favorite iris and favorite companion plant. Members of ISM will be on hand to answer questions about irises. For more information visit www.massirises.org.

Saturday, May 31, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Discover Port Norfolk on the Neponset

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Tucked between the mouth of the Neponset River and the Southeast Expressway, Port Norfolk is a small Dorchester neighborhood with great transformations afoot. On Saturday, May 31 at 11 am, see the site of the former Shaffer Paper Company, which will soon be remediated and turned into a natural waterfront park. Comfortable shoes are recommended on this walking tour with neighbors and Greenway Council members. Register at 617-542-7696 or info@bostonnatural.org.Meet at the Venezia Restaurant Parking Lot at 20 Ericsson Street, Dorchester.