MAKE WAY FOR CYGNETS! THE SWAN'S EGGS HAVE HATCHED!
After first spotting the swan's nest along the Esplanade's lagoon in early April, the Espla-swan family has finally welcomed newly hatched cygnets to their bunch. The swan squad has drawn many visitors to the Esplanade this week to witness the latest egg-hatchings, the first steps and swim of the adorable cygnets, and other candid moments to experience with other Espla-swan family fans.
Next time you're on the Esplanade, make sure to look out for the swans and their cygnets swimming throughout the lagoon and by their nest near the Dartmouth Street Footbridge! Read more about our new cygnet friends from WHDH 7News, NBC10 Boston, and WBZ NewsRadio.
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Photos by Sydnie Merlino (@sydnie.m on Instagram)
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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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JOIN US FOR OUR NATIONAL TRAILS DAY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DAY!
Taking part in the Esplanade Association's community volunteer days is a great way to meet other people who are passionate about volunteerism and giving back to the Charles River Esplanade. This volunteer opportunity will involve cleaning up and removing litter from along the Esplanade's park land and shorelines.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON THE CHARLES RIVER CLEAN UP BOAT
Volunteers of the Charles River Clean Up Boat have been cleaning floating trash on the Charles River for almost 20 years. After being shut down last year due to COVID, they are once again seeking volunteers to clean the Charles River. It’s a small skiff boat so only 2 volunteers can go at a time. It's a wonderful way to do some needed community service with your child(ren)! The volunteer schedule is now open and can be viewed at this link.
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Photo provided by Cindy Brown |
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FRANCES APPLETON PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE WINS 2021 BPA AWARD
We're thrilled to share that the Frances Appleton Pedestrian Bridge has received a 2021 Preservation Achievement Award from the Boston Preservation Alliance (BPA) this year! The Frances "Fanny" Appleton Footbridge, designed by Rosales + Partners, was recognized for its universal access to and from the Esplanade, as well as its visibility to some of Boston’s most treasured historic resources and landscapes.
Greg Galer, Executive Director of the BPA, shared that "The (Frances Appleton) bridge demonstrates that infrastructure and artwork can be one and the same." Read more about how the Fanny Appleton Bridge represents a core understanding of preservation, details on its infrastructure, and more from the BPA below.
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RUN BOSTON, SUPPORT THE ESPLANADE! SECURE YOUR BOSTON MARATHON BIB TODAY!
Each year, Boston Marathon runners turn to the Esplanade’s riverfront pathways and footbridges as the setting for their training runs. This year, YOU have the chance to train on the Esplanade and RUN the 125th Boston Marathon in SUPPORT of the Esplanade as part of our Official Charity Team! Don't miss your chance to be a part of our dedicated marathon team and to cross the iconic Boston Marathon finish line on October 11!
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ESPLANADE PHOTO OF THE WEEK
We can't get over how cute the Esplanade's cygnets are! Our photo of the week features one of the first swims for the full swan family this week, adorably captured by Mark Garfinkel.
Do you have a love for photography and take beautiful photos of the Esplanade? Tag us in your photos on Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) or email your photos to info@esplanade.org for your chance to be featured on our social media channels and/or in this e-news section.
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NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
BAMS FEST ANNOUNCES THEIR AMPLIFY THE SOUL SERIES
Our friends at BAMS Fest recently announced their upcoming AMPLIFY THE SOUL (ATS) series, a summer-long digital music series focused on restoring Black joy, making connections, and building community for music lovers, culture seekers, and everyday people. The series will consist of 20-minute videos of local artists performing from the stage of Big Night Live, airing on their YouTube channel every Friday at 8pm this summer from June 11 through August 13. Learn more.
BOSTON RANKED 12TH U.S. CITY IN 2021 PARKSCORE INDEX
On May 27, the Trust For Public Land officially announced their 2021 ParkScore Index ranking Boston number 12 out of 100 cities in the United States. The Trust for Public Land's ParkScore index is the national gold-standard comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the U.S. Read the full Boston ParkScore analysis here.
MASS. DCR HIRING LIFEGUARDS FOR SUMMER 2021
From beaches to pools to ponds, and spray decks, our partners at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are in need of lifeguards at locations all over Massachusetts this summer! If you or someone you may know is interested in applying, learn more at this link.
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CONNECT WITH THE ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION |
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E-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY FEEDBACK SYSTEM
Our Esplanade-1-1 (E-1-1) Non-Emergency Feedback System gives Esplanade visitors an easy and accessible way to provide us with any feedback they have regarding the Esplanade. If you have any suggestions, comments, or concerns about the Esplanade, please fill out our E-1-1 Form today!
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Photo by Sebastian Gonzalez Quintero |
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Esplanade Association
617-227-0365
The Esplanade Association is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone. Working in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Esplanade Association is dedicated to improving the experiences of the millions of visitors who enjoy Boston’s iconic riverside park.
EIN Number: 04-3550635.
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