Daily Archives: July 12, 2025


Saturday, August 1 – Submission Deadline, Franklin Park Poster Design Competition

The City of Boston, the Boston Society of Landscape Architects and the Franklin Park Coalition invite the public to participate in a Poster Design Competition celebrating the physical and cultural icons of Franklin Park, Boston’s largest open space.

Nestled in the heart of the City, Franklin Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1885, is a beloved destination for residents and visitors alike.

Historically, iconic destinations and landmarks in public parks have often been celebrated through collector-worthy poster series. Artists have captured the magic and beauty of beloved public spaces across the United States, from the stunning posters created through the Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project in the 1930s to feature our national parks to the more recent series created in the mid 1990s for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is time for Franklin Park, a celebrated gem of Boston’s Emerald Necklace, to receive the same attention.

Submissions are due on August 1, 2025. Visit https://www.bslanow.org/postercompetition for complete rules.


Saturday, July 25 – Monday, August 3 – Ninth Annual Monarch Blitz

Mark your calendars for the Ninth Annual Monarch Blitz on July 25 – August 3 to support Monarch butterfly conservation. The Monarch Blitz invites people across North and Central America to go outdoors and share their sightings of Monarch butterflies, eggs, caterpillars. chrysalids, and milkweed plants. These observations help researchers identify and prioritize actions to better conserve our emblematic Monarch butterfly. Visit MonarchBlitz.org for more information.