In the spring of 2021, seeking to give something back to the community as the pandemic stretched on, Claire Corcoran and Stephanie Fletcher created a self guided walking tour of the iconic and beautiful magnolia trees of Boston’s Back Bay. They sought to provide a safe, interesting activity that would also allow them to tell the story of The Garden Club of the Back ay and the magnolias that line the neighborhood streets. Now, in 2024, they have updated the tour with more information, additional species and varieties of interest, and stories about the history of individual trees and their surroundings. They’ve even included some fascinating stories about special magnolias beyond the Back Bay! Don’t let this week’s bad weather deter you – there are lots of beautiful trees blooming still.
The tour can be accessed anytime between now and the end of magnolia blooming season, so you can set your own time and pace. The link to the tour can be found HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magnolias-of-the-back-bay-self-guided-tour-2024-tickets-877440346697?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=4db6dda40e&mc_cid=e89833aa09
