Sculpture Conservation Program Pays Off! | June 18, 2020
The Friends has, over time, established a strong ongoing conservation program for the 42 sculptures, tablets, plaques, and fountains [...]
Boston Common Master Plan Continues | May 19, 2020
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to develop a Master Plan for Boston Common in collaboration with [...]
Liz Vizza City Council Testimony | May 18, 2020
Thank you for giving us all the opportunity to speak on behalf of the FY21 budget for the Parks [...]
New Hoverlay AR Experience | May 18, 2020
At home and not able to get to the Common? Let the Common come to you! We're unveiling our [...]
Spring Tulip Bloom | May 6, 2020
In the midst of these unprecedented times, it's nice that we can count on our favorite spring moment: the [...]
Virtual Spring Blooms Map | April 13, 2020
Spring is still happening in our parks, and so are all of the exciting, natural blooms that happen each [...]
A Reflection on Our Parks | Liz Vizza
My first day working remotely was a beautiful sunny one, so I set out for a lunchtime walk in [...]
CANCELLED | Green & White Ball
As part of the broader community effort to support important public health goals, we have made the difficult decision to [...]
Coronavirus Update from The Friends | March 13, 2020
Dear Friends, As we respond to this evolving COVID-19/Coronavirus situation, concern for the health of park visitors, supporters, and [...]
Duckling Photos? | January 31, 2020
Nancy Schon, sculptor of the iconic 'Make Way for Ducklings' sculpture in the Public Garden is seeking photos for [...]