The Rose Kennedy Greenway is the mile-long ribbon of green that replaced Boston’s elevated Central Artery when Route 93 was moved underground as part of the Big Dig. The Rose Kennedy Greenway is Boston’s only organically maintained Public Park and one of a handful of organically maintained urban parks in the United States. Because of the Conservancy ground-up approach that encompasses all living things including soil, plants and trees, children and pets can play freely and safely on the lawns without the worry of chemicals or pesticides. The plants are healthier, more resilient, and better able to withstand the wear of public use. The Conservancy’s practice of not using herbicides and toxins also ensures that run-off from the parks will not pollute Boston Harbor or harm the delicate marine life. This tour (Tuesday, June 3, 1 – 3, with a rain date of June 4) will include in depth discussion of the Conservancy’s organic horticultural practices.
Join tour guides Conservancy Superintendent of Horticulture Stuart Shillaber, and Horticulture Foreman Anthony Ruggiero for a behind the scenes tour of the Greenway. Spanish translation will be provided for this tour. $20.00 for ELA members, $25 for non-members. For more information email ela.info@comcast.net. Register at https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1010978.
