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  • Honoring Julia Donahue, Welcoming Alexander Leventhal

    The Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit bids farewell to founding President Julia H. Donahue, who since 2009 has steered the not for profit group and with her Board and Partners has ensured that the Mounted Unit has remained actively on patrol. In Julia’s letter to her supporters, she says “Thanks to our combined efforts and sheer persistence over the years Mystic, Baron, Remington, Otis, Frederick, Winston and Liberty remain in our Parks every day. Accompanied by their trusted Mounted Park Rangers, these horses and the Unit have not missed one day of work in the parks during the Covid-19 pandemic.” The Garden Club of the Back Bay has worked with Julia over the years and congratulates her on a job well done.

    Incoming President Alexander Leventhal took over the role as President on February 23. We urge you all to support the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit. For information on how you can help, contact them at info@friendsofthebprmountedunit.org, or visit their website https://friendsofthebprmountedunit.org/

  • Thursday, May 4, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Fifth Annual Derby Dash

    The Friends of the Boston Park Ranger Mounted Unit will host the Fifth Annual Derby Dash on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 to benefit our beloved horses.  The party will be held at 200 Clarendon Street. Tickets (price last year $150 per ticket – price this year to be determined)  will be available online at http://savebostonshorses.org/events/

    And yes, there will be hats!

  • Elimination of the Mounted Unit of the Park Rangers

    The following  letter has been received by The Garden Club of the Back Bay from Michele Hanss, Chairman of The Boston Committee:

    It has come to our attention that the Mounted Unit of the Park Rangers for the City of Boston may be eliminated later this month on June 30th due to cuts in the Parks and Recreation budget. This poses serious consequences primarily affecting the safety of the parks by sharply decreasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Park Rangers. A number of park related non-profits such as the Friends of Jamaica Pond, Franklin Park Coalition, and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy are working hard to influence the outcome of this and our support is needed right now.

    Monies are being raised privately through several sources and you can help by sending contributions to:

    The Emerald Necklace Conservancy
    891 Centre Street
    Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130

    Please include in the memo section of your check: horses. If, despite all this effort, the unit does not survive these tough financial times, the checks will be returned. If you have any questions concerning this please e-mail Julia Owens at jowens@ridgewayadvisors.com since she is handling all requests for information.

    Thank you for your consideration in supporting our park lands.

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