CHARLES RIVER PARKLANDS
UPDATE
March 2004
Archives—Table of Contents
Skatepark in the News
- The Boston Globe, "Editorial: An Extreme Vision," March 15,
2004.
- Cambridge Chronicle, "Skate park gains support," March 4, 2004.
If you would like to receive a copy of these articles, email crc@thecharles.org
with your name and address.
Advocacy
Parklands Ambassadors
There is still time to join! Do you love walking in the Charles River
Parklands, meeting new people and telling them about the history and ecology
of the parklands? If so, then becoming a Charles River Conservancy Parklands
Ambassador is perfect for you! To learn more, click on Parklands
Ambassador Program.
Program Spotlight
 Charles
River Skatepark Film Released
The Charles River Skatepark Documentary, produced by Eye Candy Cinema,
is ready for viewing! This 8 minute film features interviews with, among
others; CRC President Renata von Tscharner, Former Lt. Governor Thomas
O'Neill III, Mass Turnpike Authority Chairman Matthew Amorello, and professional
skatepark designer Zach Wormhoudt. With clips of skateboarding, skateparks
and the BPL youth design meetings; this film is a great way to spread
the word about the Charles River Skatepark. If you would like to host
a Charles River Skatepark Documentary viewing event, please contact Noah
Stockman at nes@thecharles.org.
To view the film, click on the skateboarder image above. Please be patient
if the movie does not start right away; the file is 22megs.
Skatepark Fundraising Update
Several new pledges have come in bringing the private Charles River Skatepark
funds to over $180,000 of the $1.1 million goal. The City of Cambridge
included a request of $100,000 in their budget for the Charles River Skatepark.
With the Mass Turnpike Authority doing the site preparation, we are making
great progress. Become part of this world-class vision.
All donations made by skateboarders, bmx bikers and inline skaters will
be quadrupled by a generous donor, so donate now.
Conservancy Volunteers
Enjoy the beautiful spring weather—spend a day helping out in the
parklands! Upcoming Conservancy Volunteer events include brush cutting,
invasive plant species removal and several erosion control projects. For
a list of dates and ways to get involved, click here.
The spring and summer Conservancy Volunteers schedule is filling up fast
with over 20 groups already booked! So now is the time to set up a service
day for your company or community group by calling volunteer coordinator
Britt Lundgren at the CRC office or email bml@thecharles.org.
WBOS Festival for the Earth
Volunteers Needed! Soak up some sun, listen to great music and help make
the WBOS Festival for the Earth more eco-friendly! On Saturday, April
24th join the CRC staff and other community volunteers and help operate
the recycling program at the WBOS Festival for the Earth. Volunteer to
work a three hour shift and enjoy a VIP pass allowing you to hang out
in the VIP area before and after your shift. To sign up, volunteer or
learn more about this fantastic spring concert session, click here.
GeesePeace Update
Volunteers are still needed to help the CRC, the MSPCA and the Department
of Conservation and Recreation implement the GeesePeace program along
the Charles. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Canada Geese
and their impact upon ecosystems such as the Charles River Parklands.
If you'd like to learn how to help oil eggs, identify nest sites, or otherwise
get involved, please call Britt Lundgren at the CRC office or email
bml@thecharles.org.
CRC Calendar
From guided tours, to concerts along the riverbanks, to taking a jog
or bike ride; there are plenty of ways to enjoy the Charles River Parklands
this spring. For a list of upcoming events, visit the CRC
Calendar.
 Picture
of the Month
This old postcard shows West Boston Bridge, which is now called the Longfellow
Bridge. Some people refer to this elegant bridge as the Salt and Pepper
Bridge.
If you have a picture you'd like to submit for a future picture of the
month, please contact us at crc@thecharles.org.
To see previous pictures of the month, see the archives
page.
We need your support
Your support enables us to continue working on your behalf to renew the
Charles River Parklands. If you've already given recently, thank you,
but please consider making an additional gift. Contributions can be made
by mail or on
line. Our mailing address is:
[See new contact
information.]
The Charles River Conservancy takes as its mission the renewal and stewardship
of the Charles River Parklands and their surroundings, particularly parks,
parkways and bridges. The Conservancy engages in numerous Parklands restoration
and improvement initiatives, including access and safety, education and
outreach, and planning and maintenance programs, and relies heavily on
individual contributions. To support the Charles River Conservancy, click
here.
Thank you!
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