CHARLES  RIVER  PARKLANDS  UPDATE
November 2007
Archives—Table of Contents

Fall Edition of “Parklands” Newsletter Now Available

Be sure to check your mailbox for the fall edition of the CRC’s newsletter, Parklands. If you would like to receive a copy, please email us at crc@thecharles.org. You can also read this issue by clicking here.

Conservancy Volunteers Plant and Prune Parkland Trees

You may have noticed some new trees in the Parklands this month! With funding from the Cambridge Plant and Garden Club and direction from the Cambridge Public Planting Committee, we planted two Elms and two Oaks at the intersections of Pleasant and River Streets with Memorial Drive in Cambridge.

Falling temperatures means it’s time for... pruning in the Parklands. Pruning is crucial to ensure that trees stay healthy. We would love to have you join our intrepid cadre of pruners this winter! (Training and equipment provided.) For more information or to schedule an event, please contact our Conservancy Volunteer coordinator Evan Moss at elm@thecharles.org or the telephone number shown in the column to the left.

CRC Hires “Grindline” to Build Skatepark

The CRC recently signed a contract with Grindline, a national firm with an unparalleled reputation for skatepark construction. Construction for the Charles River Skatepark will begin in Spring 2008!

Don’t forget! There’s still time make your donation, which The Lynch Foundation’s Challenge Grant will match on a five-to-one basis! Mail in your check, or give online by clicking here.

Stay Tuned: Upcoming CRC Television Shows

Check out the following episodes of the Conservancy’s BNN live talk show, The Charles River Parklands (channel 9, Boston only), which airs every Monday night at 7 p.m. (repeated Tuesdays at 3:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and on Sundays at 8 a.m.).

On December 3, Renata von Tscharner and John Powell will discuss past and future projects for illuminating the historic bridges that span the Charles. Then on December 10, Wendy Landman from Walk-Boston will be joining Renata von Tscharner to discuss pedestrian connections around the New Basin Parklands. For recent news about these Parklands, read these Boston Globe articles: “On the Charles, New Parks, Missing Links” and “Chain Link to Come Tumbling Down at North Point Park.”

Seeking Stories about the Charles River for Publication

Why are the Charles River and the Parklands important to you? We are now collecting stories to create a series of "River Portraits" for publication this spring. Share your fondest memories of time spent along the river—whether running, biking, swimming, rowing, attending a concert, or enjoying a stroll with a friend.

To see guidelines or to read previously submitted stories, please visit River Portraits on our website. Deadline for submission to be considered for publication is December 31, 2007. If interested, please email us your story at crc@thecharles.org or submit online by clicking here.

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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