Winter Clothing Drive with Emerald Necklace Conservancy and ABCD

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is excited to announce the return of the Winter Clothing Drive! Now in its sixth year, they partner with <a href="https://bostonabcd.org/">ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development)</a> for this annual tradition to supply families in need with cold-weather gear, to keep warm and enable them to enjoy the outdoors year-round. To date, they have collected over 5,000 items! This year, ABCD requests items including:<ul><li>Coats, sweaters and other warm clothing</li><li>Winter accessories such as hats, scarves and gloves</li><li>Warm bedding and blankets</li><li>Baby and toddler clothing</li><li>Rain covers for strollers </li></ul>They are looking for new partners to help collect winter clothes! Have a few hours to give? They also need volunteers to help sort and organize donations at the Curley House. ﻿Whether you want to set your business as a public drop-off site, host a donation drive at your office, or sort donations with the Conservancy, please reach out to Maya Diaz at <a href="mailto:mdiaz@emeraldnecklace.org">mdiaz@emeraldnecklace.org</a> to see how your team can help keep our neighbors warm this winter! We will provide a donation box and flyers to share. The 2026 Winter Clothing Drive will run from Monday, October 19 to Thursday, November 19. If you are interested in partnering, please reach out by Friday, October 16. Drop Off Locations:<ul><li>Curley House (350 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA 02130)</li><li>Shattuck Visitor Center (125 the Fenway, Boston, MA 02115)</li><li>City Feed &amp; Supply (66A Boylston Street Boston, MA 02130)</li><li>City Feed &amp; Supply (672 Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130)</li></ul>

Curley House

Second Saturdays with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy

Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, November 14! This month, we will be working by Jamaica Pond near the James Michael Curley House. Registration is&nbsp;required&nbsp;in order to participate in this event. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. Please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org">volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org</a>&nbsp;with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities.

James Michael Curley House

Second Saturdays with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy 

Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, October 10! This month, we will be working in Franklin Park by the Franklin Park Playstead. Registration is&nbsp;required&nbsp;in order to participate in this event. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event. Please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org">volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org</a>&nbsp;with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities.

Franklin Park Playstead

Tour of Charlesgate Park with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Charlesgate Alliance

For the first time in 60 years, Charlesgate Park is being reconnected to Boston’s greater greenspace network - come experience this remarkable transformation for yourself! Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Charlesgate Alliance for a guided walking tour through Charlesgate Park - the pivotal 13-acre link uniting the Emerald Necklace, the Esplanade, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Along the way, discover the rich story of this historic landscape, from its visionary design by Frederick Law Olmsted, to its decline in the 20th century, and now its inspiring revival. You’ll get an up-close look at the fast-approaching future of Charlesgate: • Hundreds of new trees and shrubs • Greener, safer pedestrian connections • Upgraded infrastructure to support the health of the Muddy River Don’t miss this chance to explore one of Boston’s most exciting park transformations as it unfolds! Registration required; sign up via: <a href="https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/calendar/tour-of-charlesgate-260924">https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/calendar/tour-of-charlesgate-260924</a>

The Grove, Charlesgate

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Winter Clothing Drive with Emerald Necklace Conservancy and ABCD

Second Saturdays with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy

Second Saturdays with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy

Tour of Charlesgate Park with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Charlesgate Alliance