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  • Thursday, June 15, 3:30 pm – Lotta Fountain Ribbon Cutting

    Thursday, June 15, 3:30 pm – Lotta Fountain Ribbon Cutting

    The Esplanade Association is pleased to announce that water is once again flowing in the Lotta Fountain thanks to their supporters, and to partners at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

    To celebrate the $358,000 revitalization, they will be hosting a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 15th at 3:30 pm. It will be a family and dog-friendly free event, featuring a performance by Lotta Crabtree and her banjo player, vendor giveaways, and refreshments for you and our four-legged friends.

    WHERE: The Lotta Fountain (midway between the Arlington Street footbridge and the Dartmouth Street footbridge). For more information visit www.esplanadeassociation.org.

  • The Garden Club of the Back Bay Announces 2017 Grants

    At the Annual Meeting of The Garden Club of the Back Bay on May 8, the membership approved the following grants for fiscal year 2017. These grants, given to organizations whose mission closely tracks our own, are in addition to $20,000 allocated directly to neighborhood tree care.  We thank all our volunteers and supporters, who make the magic happen.  Image courtesy of www.tclf.org. The following list is in alphabetical order:

    Arnold Arboretum: $1,500 for the Campaign for the Living Collections, to collect and preserve plants of critical conservation value.

    Blossom Fund of the Boston Committee of the Garden Club of America: $500

    Boston Nature Center/Mass Audubon: $4,000, to support scholarships for their summer camp.  Children range in age from 5 – 14 and are from local neighborhoods of Mattapan, Roslindale and Jamaica Plain.

    Charles River Clean Up Boat: $2,000

    Commonwealth Avenue Mall Committee: $5,000 for its tree care program, including Dutch elm disease monitoring and soil improvement.

    Emerald Necklace Conservancy: $2,500, to the Olmsted Tree Society for planting a pathway tree.

    Esplanade Association: $5,000, for the 2017 critical tree maintenance program, allocated to pruning.

    Friends of Copley Square: $1,500 for treating trees for root stress, and for fertilizer and fungicide.

    Friends of the Public Garden: $5,000 for tree care and preservation of the historic elms planted on Commonwealth Avenue in the block west of Massachusetts Avenue.

    Food Project: $2,000 for building raised bed gardens for Boston residents and community centers.

    Mothers Out Front: $1,000 for educating the public on the effects of gas leaks on trees in the urban landscape.

  • Tuesday, May 2, 6:00 pm – Esplanade Association’s 16th Annual Meeting

    The Esplanade Association will be hosting their 16th Annual Meeting on Tuesday evening, May 2nd at the Algonquin Club in Boston. The public is invited to attend the meeting at which the organization will share what they have accomplished over the past year in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and what they have planned for 2017 as they continue their mission to make life better on the Charles River Esplanade.

    The evening will also feature guest speaker, John Alschuler, Chairman at HR&A Advisors, an internationally recognized multidisciplinary firm focused on increasing the vitality of urban life. Also, Mr. Alschuler is Emeritus Chair of the Friends of the High Line. Since founding the New York office of HR&A in 1984, he has developed bold plans that have reshaped waterfronts, downtown districts and neighborhoods. Specifically, in Boston, HR&A is the lead consultant for Imagine Boston 2030 and is playing an influential role in the Barr Foundation’s work on Boston’s Harbor. As a part of the Annual Meeting, Mr. Alschuler will speak about the significant relationship between parks and city life, as well as public-private partnerships, which is a topic that is very relevant to the Esplanade Association.

    The meeting will be from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Algonquin Club located at 217 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. For those interested in attending please RSVP to afischer@esplanadeassociation.org as space is limited. For more information visit esplanadeassociation.org.

  • Thursday, May 18, 6:30 pm – Esplanade 5K

    On the evening of Thursday, May 18th, the Esplanade Association will host the Esplanade 5K race along the beautiful pathways of the Charles River Esplanade.

    The Esplanade 5K will be open to runners of all abilities and will include prizes, give-aways, refreshments, and more . The race will start and end at Fiedler Field and loop along the Boston side of the Charles River Esplanade, allowing runners to enjoy sunset views of the park.

    Participants are welcome to bring their dogs to run too!  Proceeds from this event will benefit the Esplanade Association’s work to care for and improve the park.

    Space is Limited! There are only 300 slots available so register now to reserve your space.  Register ($50) online at https://www.racemenu.com/events/144320-Esplanade-5K

  • Garden Club of the Back Bay Member Alexi Conine Named Board Chair of Esplanade Association

    Congratulations to Alexi Conine, recently named Chairman of the Board of The Esplanade Association.  Alexi has been a member of the Board of Directors for the past year and has been actively involved on its Executive Committee and Project Planning Committee.  She is past president of the Friends of Titus Sparrow Park in the South End.  For those interested in volunteer opportunities with the Esplanade Association, visit www.esplanadeassociation.org for more information.

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  • Sunday, October 23, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm – 6th Annual Canine Promenade

    Join the Esplanade Association on Sunday, October 23 from 12 – 2 on the Charles River Esplanade, on Fiedler Field, for the 6th Annual Canine Promenade. The Canine Promenade is a 1/2‐mile Halloween costume parade around the Esplanade to benefit the park, highlight the park as a resource for dog owners and to raise awareness about park improvements. In the spirit of the season, we encourage you to dress up your dogs (and yourself) in costume.

    Registration: 12:00pm
    Parade Marches: 12:20pm

    DETAILS
    ~$15 registration per dog when purchased by 10/20 (purchase tickets at www.esplanadeassociation.org). $20 registration the day of the event

    ~Meet on Fiedler Field on the Esplanade

    ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY
    ~1/2 mile Halloween parade around the Esplanade

    ~Grand prize for Best Costume and Best Duet (Human and pet)

    ~Gift bags and dog treats for all registrants provided by Pawsh Dog Boutique

    ~Demonstrations, Activities, Give-Aways, and more!

    ~Some of this year’s vendors will include Pawsh Boutique, 2 Dogs Treats, MSPCA, Pawblo Picasso, Pet Acupuncture Works, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, Red Dog Spa, and Slobbr!

    *Dogs must be registered to participate. All animals must be leashed. Donations are non-refundable.

    This year we are thrilled that the funds from the Canine Promenade will support the Esplanade Association’s work to restore the Lotta Fountain as a destination for park dogs and their owners! For additional information about this project visit http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/what-we-do/projects/campaign-to-restore-the-lotta-fountain/.

    VOLUNTEER!

    We are seeking a few volunteers to help with some light setup and running of the event. Volunteers will be needed from 11am – 2pm on Sunday, October 23rd. If you are interested in volunteering please email volunteers@esplanadeassociation.org.

  • Saturday, September 24, 9:00 pm – 12:00 midnight – Moondance After Dark

    On Saturday, September 24th, the Esplanade Friends Council invites you to join us for Moondance After Dark. Saturday, September 24th from 9:00PM – Midnight. Held under white tents on the bank of the Charles River. Ticket includes admission, open bar, hors d’oeuvre, and desserts. Tickets are $150 until August 31st. Price increases to $175 September 1st. Purchase online at www.esplanadeassociation.org. All proceeds benefit the Esplanade Association’s work to restore, manage and enhance the Charles River Esplanade for the enjoyment of all.

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  • Monday, April 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Esplanade Association Annual Meeting

    Monday, April 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Esplanade Association Annual Meeting

    The 15th Annual Meeting of The Esplanade Association will take place Monday, April 11, from 6 – 8 at the Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street in Boston.  The guest speaker will be Leo Roy, Commissioner of the DCR.  Attendance is free, but registration is requested by visiting http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/5592/annualmeeting/

  • Gardener Assistant Program on the Esplanade

    The Esplanade Association will begin its Gardener Assistant Program, which is an 8 week program (May 3 – June 21)  to get recurring volunteers out during the months of May and June to help out the Esplanade Association’s Horticulture staff in gardening and horticulture needs. The activities will run from 10:00am-12:00pm, and tasks will include weeding, mulching, dead-heading and more.

    The Association will be holding in-person interviews starting in April to gauge volunteer interest and commitment. Prior gardening experience is preferred.

    If you are interested please reach out to Kyle Richard, the Volunteer and Program Manager, at krichard@esplanadeassociation.org or call 617-227-0365 for more details.

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  • Saturday, September 26, 9:00 pm – 12:00 midnight – Moondance After Dark

    Socialize, eat, drink, and dance under the stars on the banks of the Charles River!

    WHERE: Held under white tents on the banks of the Charles River
    WHEN: Saturday, September 26th from 9:00pm – Midnight
    WHAT: Ticket price includes admission, open bar including signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, dancing, photo booth, and chance to win prizes.

    Purchased tickets by September 6th for the special rate of $150. Ticket price increases to $175 September 7th.

    All money raised will support the Esplanade Association’s work to care for and improve the Charles River Esplanade. Purchase tickets online at http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/events-2/upcoming-events/moondance-after-dark/