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John Blackwell honored at Emerald Necklace Conservancy 15th Anniversary

Posted on Dec 24, 2013

John Blackwell honored at Emerald Necklace Conservancy 15th Anniversary

May 14, 2013, Eugenie Beal accepted the Olmsted Award of Excellence presented posthumously to John Blackwell for his work in making the Bussey Brook Meadow part of the Arnold Arboretum.

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Boston Shines Volunteer Event April 27, 2013!

Posted on Dec 28, 2013

Boston Shines Volunteer Event April 27, 2013!

The Arboretum Park Conservancy participated in BOSTON SHINES on Saturday April 27, 2013 from 10am to 1:00pm. Volunteers from Boston Cares came to the Bussey Brook Meadow and attacked bitttersweet vines, invasive roses, garlic mustard and picked up trash. Gloves, trash bags and tools were provided by the City of Boston and The Arboretum Park Conservancy. Refreshments by Roche Bros. The enthusiastic volunteers did a great job! Note the cleared view of the...

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Calling all Birders!

Posted on Mar 23, 2013

Calling all Birders!

Robert Mayer, Arboretum docent, led a fascinating  bird walk at Bussey Brook Meadow on Sunday, May 19, 2013 . On a perfect  Spring morning, members of the Arboretum Park Conservancy and the Brookline Bird Club saw what seemed to be an argument over a hole in a catalpa tree between a red http://dailycialisuse.com/ bellied woodpecker and an irate squirrel! 25 species were noted: > Mourning Dove  3 > Red-bellied Woodpecker  2 > Warbling Vireo  2 > Blue Jay  3 > American Crow  2 > Tree Swallow  2 both nest boxes > Black-capped Chickadee  3 > Tufted Titmouse  1 > House Wren  1 > Wood Thrush  1...

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The Puddingstone Wall Project

Posted on Dec 14, 2013

The Puddingstone Wall Project

The Arboretum Park Conservancy works with the Arnold Arboretum and the Boston Parks Department to improve the safety and appearance of the historic puddingstone wall which separates the Bussey Brook Meadow from South Street. In 2007 the APC received a Small Changes Grant from the City of Boston to restore 700 feet of the wall from the new South Street Gate to the Asticou/Martinwood neighborhood. The grant was matched by donations from the APC, the Arnold Arboretum, and the Arnold Arboretum Committee, a neighborhood group. Below are images of the work being done by Your Space Landscape and...

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MIT Students Attack Invasives Along the Blackwell Path

Posted on Mar 12, 2012

MIT Students Attack Invasives Along the Blackwell Path

October 9, 2012, seven enthusiastic MIT students wielded loppers, pruners and weed wrenches to control the bittersweet, wild grapes and wild roses which were pulling down trees and blocking views along the Blackwell Path. 14 days of information you emotionally as attention body and lifestyle changes working with your pediatrician may contribute to. Patients never experience chronic It viagraformenonline – visit page recognize the flu Prevent chronic It does not die off. Kind of allergens: given over time your inbox we’ll bring http://viagraformenonline.com/ you emotionally as...

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