Duckling Day Highlights

• Laura Jennings
• May 14, 2012

Enjoy highlights from the annual Duckling Day Parade, held Mother's Day on the Boston Common.

Make Way for Duckling Day!

• Laura Jennings
• May 12, 2012

Duckling Day is this Sunday! Celebrate mother's day the duckling way!

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Receives 3 Major Grants

• Laura Jennings
• May 9, 2012

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra receives 3 major grants that ensure the future of the organization.

Local Connections

Earth Day News: Picnic For the Planet at Frog Pond!

• Laura Jennings
• Apr 18, 2012

Looking for something to do to celebrate Earth Day this weekend? Help The Nature Conservancy set the Guinness World Record for largest global picnic at Picnic for the Planet!

Arts & Entertainment

Boston Landmarks Orchestra announces innovative programming for 2012 Festival at the Shell

• Laura Jennings
• Apr 12, 2012

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra announces innovative programming for the 2012 Festival at the Shell. Learn more about partnerships and view a complete season schedule here!

Government

Much Needed Tree Removal and Pruning

• Laura Jennings
• Apr 10, 2012

Several worrisome trees were removed by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department this weekend. The decision was based on recommendations by the Friends of the Public Garden consulting arborists.

On April 14th the Swan Boats are Back and Ready to "Row"

• Laura Jennings
• Apr 10, 2012

The Swan Boats begin their 135th season this Friday! Check out hours and fares plus learn a little history.

Celebrate National Lawn and Garden Month this April!

• Laura Jennings
• Apr 3, 2012

Did you know April is National Lawn and Garden Month? The Boston Common and Public Garden are two of the best places to visit to enjoy Boston's flora & fauna.

Celebrating 100 Years of the Parkman Bandstand

• Laura Jennings
• Mar 28, 2012

This year marks 100 years of the Parkman Bandstand. You can find this familiar landmark on the Boston Common where it was built in honor of George F. Parkman.