The Next Chapter (A Note to Our Friends)
Every tree has a story. Some stories deserve revisiting. This is one of them. Nearly seven years ago, Friends [...]
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Common Ground: African American Presence on Boston Common from the 1600s to Present Day | February 4, 2026
(Image credit: "African-Americans in Boston," Richard C. Hayden, 1991) Boston Common occupies land historically populated by Indigenous peoples. [...]
Announcing the 2026 Henry Lee Fund Grant Awardees | January 13, 2026
The Friends of the Public Garden is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Henry Lee Fund for Boston [...]
Welcoming a New Friend, Nika Trufanova | January 9, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Veronika “Nika” Trufanova has joined the organization full time, taking the lead as [...]
Letter to BPDA Chief of Planning Kairos Shen RE: PLAN: Downtown
Mr. Kairos Shen Chief of Planning City of Boston Planning Department 1 City Hall Square #9 Boston, MA 02201 Re: [...]
Website Redesign – Request for Proposals [CLOSED] | August 1, 2025
The Friends of the Public Garden is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced web design and development firms to [...]
Liza Meyer featured in Boston Globe “Bold Types” | July 30, 2025
Parks need people and people need parks. In case you missed it, be sure to check out John Chesto's Bold [...]
July 22, 2025 | Summer Celebration on Brewer Plaza
Thanks to all who joined us for a massively successful Summer Celebration on Brewer Plaza! Our community showed up [...]
Inaugural Grants Awarded through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks | July 11, 2025
Pictured: Work is underway at Peter's Park, one of the inaugural Lee Fund awardees. Eight community-led projects receive funding [...]
June 25, 2025 | A Summer Party
On June 25, 2025, It was a night of laughter, camaraderie, and a shared passion for preserving our precious [...]