Neponset River Greenway

Seventh Annual Neponset River Greenway Festival-Summer 2001

The Seventh Annual Neponset River Greenway Festival is a summer long event. Events are planned for every Thursday from June through August. The opening event will be held on a weekend. Canoe trips and guided walks will be scheduled throughout the week.

Sunday, June 24
11 am-3 pm
Wharf Street,
Milton Landing
Art & Nature on the River Festival Kick-Off
  • Environmental Fair
  • Nature Crafts for kids
  • Arts & Crafts Market
  • Milton Farmers Market
  • Folk Music Concert: "Two for the Show"
  • PonyRides
  • Children’s Entertainment by Stephen Baird, puppeteer & storyteller
  • Guided Canoe Trips,
    instruction for beginners
  • Learn to Fish Instruction,
    poles and bait provided
  • Boat cruises:
    Boat trips at 10 pm, Noon, 2 pm ($7.50 children 5-12 years, $15 adults) Call 617-265-0978 or e-mail elliespring@worldnet.att.net for tickets

Wednesday, June 27
6:45-8:30 pm
Mattapan Square

The Downstream Greenway Bike Tour will meet at Mattapan Square, bike to Victory Road Park at the mouth of the Neponset and return to Mattapan Square. Helmets required; fat tires suggested.
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Thursday, June 28
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Martini Shell
Hyde Park
Sophisticated Ladies of Hyde Park’s own Riverside Theater Group, joins us as we celebrate Martini Shell’s 40th anniversary. Come dance to their sounds of Swing, Cabaret and Broadway Music
Thursday, July 5
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Martini Shell
Hyde Park
Halali, Hanneke Cassel, national fiddle champion, and her band performing their own style of Celtic Folk Music and Irish Step Dancing
Wednesday, July 11
6:15-7:30 pm

Mattapan Square
The Upstream Greenway Tour will meet at Mattapan Square, bike to Paul's Bridge in Milton at Fowl Meadows and return to Mattapan Square. Helmets required; fat tires suggested.
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Thursday, July 12
10 am-10 pm
Pope John Paul II Park
A full day of fun to celebrate the MDC’s Pope John Paul II Park first summer; with children’s games and activities, mid day performances for children, Celtic Folk Concert with Aiofe Clancy, Family Movie and Fireworks to top it all off!
Thursday, July 12
7:00-8:30 pm
Martini Shell
Hyde Park
Made in the Shade, a 5 Piece Dixieland Band is sure to get you up on your feet
Monday, July 16
6:00-8:30 pm

Milton Landing
This long canoe trip from Milton Landing to Pope John Paul II Park and back to Milton Landing is for experienced canoeists only. Be sure to pre-register with BNAF at (617) 542-7696
Thursday, July 19
7:00-8:30 pm

Martini Shell
Hyde Park
Mixed Emotions of Hyde Park's own Riverside Theater Group, brings you their upbeat presentation.
Thursday, July 19
1:30-2:30

Ryan Playground
Mattapan
Children's Performance- Storyteller Diane Edgecomb will take the audience on a journey through the Rain Forest with her Environmental Stories.
Saturday, July 21
10:00-11:30 am

Capen Street Station, Milton
Bushwhacking Tour of the Neponset with Tom Palmer, Naturalist
Thursday, July 26
1:30-2:30

Ryan Playground
Mattapan
Come interact with wildlife aboard the Audubon Ark. Get up close to meet and learn about some native animals
Saturday, July 28
9:00 am-Noon

Paul's Bridge, Milton
Canoe the Neponset River. All skill levels welcome. Perfect for beginners. Be sure to pre-register with BNAF at (617) 542-7696.
Thursday, August 2
1:30-2:30

Ryan Playground
Mattapan
City Stage Company of Boston will perform "The History and The Adventures of Tom Thumb", an interactive performance that is sure to keep you entertained.
Saturday, August 4
1:00 - 3:00 pm

Ventura Park
Dorchester
Native American Talk with Richard Heath, Landscape Historian
Tuesday, August 7
6:30-8:30 pm

Fowl Meadow
Milton
Native Plants Walk with BNAF’s Horticulturist, Jeremy Dick
Thursday, August 9
1:30-2:30

Ryan Playground
Mattapan
Bonaparte the Magician will amaze the crowds with his tricks, and keep you laughing with his zany antics.

Thursday, August 9
Dusk-10:00 pm

Pope John Paul II Park
Dorchester

Come enjoy a Family Movie under the stars!
Call BNAF at (617) 542-7696 to find out what’s playing
Thursday, August 16
Dusk-10:00 pm

Pope John Paul II Park
Dorchester
Come enjoy a Family Movie under the stars!
Call BNAF at (617) 542-7696 to find out what’s playing.
Saturday, August 18
8-10 am

Butler Street Station
Dorchester
Birding in the Estuary with Ronny Donovan, Master Birder
Sunday, August 19
9:00 am - Noon

Mill Pond
Hyde Park
Mother Brook Canoe Trip. All skill levels welcome. A great opportunity to learn to canoe. Be sure to pre-register with BNAF at (617) 542-7696
Thursday, August 23
Dusk-10:00 pm

Pope John Paul II Park
Dorchester
Come enjoy a Family Movie under the stars!
Call BNAF at (617) 542-7696 to find out what’s playing.
Thursday, August 30
Dusk-10:00 pm

Pope John Paul II Park
Dorchester
Come enjoy a Family Movie under the stars!
Call BNAF at (617) 542-7696 to find out what’s playing.
Sponsors: Neponset River Greenway council, Boston Natural Areas Fund, Metropolitan District commission, Neponset River Watershed Association, Kennedy Playground Revitalization Committee, city of Boston, Cedar Grove Civic Association, People Making a Difference, MassBike-Boston, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Milton Farmers Market, Town of Milton, Department of Environmental Protection, Friends of the Blue Hills, Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife, Conway Realtors, EOEA Massachusetts Watershed Initative

With Generous Support From: The Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund, Merck Family Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Anonymous Foundation, The Edith & Paul Babson Foundation, Best Western Adams Inn, Corcoran, Mullins, Jennison/Keystone, Home Depot, Dave's Bike Infirmary

All Programs are Free Of Charge (except boat cruises)

For more information contact: BNAF 617-542-7696 or e-mail bnaf@aol.com.

Past Festivals: 1997 1998 1999 2000