CHARLES  RIVER  PARKLANDS  UPDATE
December 2007
Archives—Table of Contents

Happy Holidays!

Donate to the CRC’s Annual Fund Before Dec. 31st!

We need your financial support to continue our work in the Parklands in 2008 and beyond! Your year’s-end donation will make an important difference in what we can accomplish—whether in our advocacy efforts, our Conservancy Volunteer Program, or building a world-class skatepark next spring.

Give online by clicking here or mail in a check to the Charles River Conservancy, One Education Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Thank you for helping to restore the Charles River Parklands to their rightful status as an urban treasure for us all.

CRC President Honored as Boston “Upstander!”

CRC Founder Renata von Tscharner was recently selected as an Upstander! by the international citizenship education organization, Facing History and Ourselves. She was nominated by Katie Coffin, an employee at EF Education, who wrote in praise of Renata’s “joie de vivre and nothing is impossible attitude” inspiring politicians, citizens, donors, and skateboarders alike.

On January 30th, Renata will be recognized at an Opening Celebration of the exhibit Choosing to Participate, held at the Boston Public Library with Honorary Chair Mayor Thomas M. Menino. To read the nomination letter, please click here.

WilmerHale Law Firm Helps with Skatepark Project

The Charles River Conservancy is most grateful to the law firm of WilmerHale in Boston for their generous pro bono legal services benefiting the Skatepark.

There is still time to make a donation and be part of this exciting project. To read more click here.

Long-Awaited “North Point Park” Open

At last the chain link fence is down and the eagerly awaited North Point Parklands are open to the public! The beautifully landscaped 8.5 acres of parkland include bike paths and a tot lot, and are adjacent to the site of the future Charles River Skatepark.

Click here to read the Boston Globe article announcing the Park’s opening.

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 January 7, Renata von Tscharner and Linda Cox will discuss the planned repairs to the Storrow Drive Tunnel and how they may affect the Esplanade. On January 14, Stewardship Program Manager Evan Moss will host Bob Tamulis and Fred Moreau, Directors of Single Volunteers of Boston, a group that frequently comes out to work in the Parklands.

Still Time to Submit “River Portraits” for Publication

We are still seeking “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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