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Summer 2000 Walking and Biking ToursLed by the National Park Service
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JAMAICA POND: Of Ponds and Plans Sunday, July 16, 2000 10:00am-noon (Olmsted NHS) |
Find out how and why this beautiful and unique "pond of shimmering half-lights" was included in Boston's Emerald Necklace of parks and parkways. |
Meet at the Boathouse on Jamaica Pond near the Jamaicaway. |
Bike The Emerald Necklace July 16, 2000 Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ( Boston Park Rangers) | Cyclists of all ages are invited to come experience Boston's "Tour de Necklace." Rangers will stop along the way to discuss significant sites. This year, the tour will also feature Art on The Emerald Necklace by stopping along the route to admire some the pieces as we go. The ride is approximately 13 miles and the pace is relaxed. Call 635-7383 for detailed information. | Meet: Boston Common Visitor Ctr. End: Boston Common |
FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED'S BROOKLINE: A Neighborhood Walking Tour July 23, 2000 Sunday, 10:00am-noon (Olmsted NHS) |
Explore the pictureque community where Frederick Law Olmsted lived and worked in the late 19th century. Light refreshments and an optional tour of the historic Olmsted Office will also be offered at 12:30 pm. |
Meet at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. For directions, click here or call (617) 566-1689 x221 or x223. |
WATERWAYS July 23, 2000 Sunday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Olmsted NHS) | Hikers of all ages are invited to follow the route water travels from Jamaica Pond to the Charles River. This walk will give a first hand look at lake, stream and pond environments In the City. Art on The Emerald Necklace works placed along the Muddy River will also be viewed during the walk. A representative from the Institute of Contemporary Art will be available to answers questions regarding the project. | Meet: Jamaica Pond End: Comm. Ave. & Charlesgate Call 635-7383 for detailed information. |
FRANKLIN PARK TOUR July 29, 2000 Saturday 11:00am- 1:00pm ( Boston Park Rangers) | Come visit the "jewel" of the Emerald Necklace. We will spend two hours hiking through the country park and ante-park and discussing Olmsted;s design, as well as important natural, historicai and artistic features of the park. This year the "jewel" has been decorated with art as part of the Institute of Contemporary Art's Art on The Emerald Necklace. A representative from the ICA will be joining us to answers questions regarding the project. | Meet: Franklin Park, Shattuck Area Call 635-7383 for detailed information. |
THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM: |
Witness the careful blend of art and science apparent in the distinctive design features of America's first arboretum. |
Meet at the Arnold Arboretum's main gate in front of the Hunnewell Visitor Center, the Arborway, Jamaica Plain. |
HIKE THE EMERALD NECKLACE August 5, 2000 Saturday 10:00 am -4:00 pm ( Boston Park Rangers) | We're in for a special treat this year, as a representative from the Institute of Contemporary Art will be joining us on this walk to highlight Art on the Emarld Necklace exhibits as we travel. We will guide you on this seven-mile hike through the Necklace with stops atnatural, historical, and artistic sites. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. We will be out all day with a stop for lunch. | Meet: Boston Common Visitor Ctr. End: Franklin Park (Forest Hills MBTA Proximity) Call 635-7383 for detailed information. |
FRANKLIN PARK TOUR August 19, 2000 Saturday 11:00am- 1:00pm ( Boston Park Rangers) | Come visit the "jewel" of the Emerald Necklace. We will spend two hours hiking through the country park and ante-park and discussing Olmsted;s design, as well as important natural, historicai and artistic features of the park. This year the "jewel" has been decorated with art as part of the Institute of Contemporary Art's Art on The Emerald Necklace. A representative from the ICA will be joining us to answers questions regarding the project. | Meet: Franklin Park, Shattuck Area Call 635-7383 for detailed information. |
MARINE PARK: A Walk on the Strand August 20, 2000 Sunday, 1:00-3:00pm (Olmsted NHS) |
Explore the history of the South Boston shoreline along with Olmsted's outstanding design of the waterfront park he called "Pleasure Bay." |
Call the Olmsted National Historical site Visitor Services Office at (617) 566-1689 x221 or x223 for details and directions. |
THE BACK BAY FENS: Visions and Revisions August 27, 2000 Sunday, 1:00-3:00pm (Olmsted NHS) |
Consider the multifaceted history and uncertain future of this urban oasis converted through landscape design from what Frederick Law Olmsted called the "filthiest mudflats to be found anywhere in Massachusetts." |
Call the Olmsted National Historical site Visitor Services Office at (617) 566-1689 x221 or x223 for details and directions. |