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  • Thursday, October 9, 6:30 pm (Corrected Day) – Preparing for Climate Change in Boston: The Vital Role of Our Greenspaces

    The Friends of the Public Garden will hold a members reception on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 pm at the Revere Hotel, 200 Stuart Street, on Preparing for Climate Change in Boston: The Vital Role of Our Greenspaces.  2012 was the warmest year on record in the US by one full degree.  By 2047, the coldest years will be warmer than today’s warmest. Brian Swett, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space for the City of Boston, will discuss what Boston is doing to prepare for climate change, and how parks help.  The Friends will also be celebrating Hill Holliday for raising the visibility of the Friends through a generous marketing campaign.  Reception to follow program.

    Event is free for members, but space is limited.  Please rsvp by Friday October 3 at info@friensofthepublicgarden.org, or call 617-723-8144.  Your membership can be renewed at this event.  Motor Mart Garage is lead sponsor for this reception.

  • Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Climate Change: What Would Olmsted Do?

    Join The Emerald Necklace Conservancy Panel entitled Climate Change: What Would Olmsted Do? beginning at 10 am moderated by Ted Landsmark, President and CEO of the Boston Architectural College with panel speakers: Ethan Carr, Author and Olmsted Scholar, Brian Swett, City of Boston Chief of Energy and Environment and Jhana Senxian, Founder and CEO of the Sustainability Guild International. Coffee and Registration at 9 am. Presented by Olmsted 2022 at Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston. Registration fee $10 (includes coffee and lunch). Reserve online at https://25749.thankyou4caring.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=300

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  • Wednesday, November 14, 6:30 pm – Groundwater Workshop

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay will host a workshop to address Groundwater Depression issues in the Back Bay and the risk of damage to house foundations on Wednesday, November 14, beginning at 6:30 pm at The French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough Street. Brian Swett, the City’s Chief of Environment and Energy, will talk about the City’s continuing commitment to resolve groundwater issues in the Back Bay. John Sullivan, Chief Engineer of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, will address efforts to overcome continuing low groundwater levels centered on Dartmouth Street. The Boston Groundwater Trust will be represented by (pictured below) Elliott Laffer, Executive Director, and Christian Simonelli, Technical and Recharge Coordinator. They will explain how to use water level data and other information posted regularly on the BGWT website, provide an update on current conditions in the Back Bay, and also talk about ways residents can recharge rain water to help raise levels.