BALD EAGLE MAKES NATIONAL NEWS
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| This majestic eagle captured national attention when it was recently seen on the Esplanade. |
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On January 11, the Esplanade Association's Horticulture Manager, Renee Portanova, was in the Park removing debris from a winter storm when a bald eagle swooped in front of her work vehicle. She immediately stopped, and was able to capture an incredible photo of the eagle (pictured left).
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ANNOUNCING 2018 EVENT DATES
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The Dock Party is one of the Esplanade Association's signature events, with spectacular views of the setting sun over the Charles River. |
The Esplanade Association recently announced the dates for three of our signature events in 2018. Please join us at:
APRIL 9:
Annual Meeting & Pre-Meeting Member Reception,
Hampshire House
JULY 19:
Esplanade Summer Dock Party,
Community Boating, Inc.
SEPTEMBER 15:
Moondance Gala & Moondance After Dark,
Fiedler Field on the Esplanade
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A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Read our "Year in Review" blog post to learn all the ways we were able to make a difference on the Esplanade in 2017.
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2017 was an amazing year for the Charles River Esplanade, as well as the Esplanade Association! With your support, we continued to grow our capacity to
revitalize and enhance
the Esplanade,
preserve
natural green space, and
build
community
in the Park.
Accomplishments included:
$42,000
raised to turn an unwelcoming part of the Park into a vibrant art mural,
7,800
gallons of compost tea used to increase biodiversity in the soil, and
1,610
volunteers making a difference on the Esplanade!
Read more in our 2017 Year in Review Blog Post
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SAY "BEE MINE?" THIS VALENTINE'S DAY!
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Your gift of pollinator plants this Valentine's Day can help create more habitat for native bees!
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Looking for a special gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day? Say "Bee Mine?" by sponsoring pollinator-friendly plants!
Populations of native bees, and other pollinators like butterflies, moths, and humming birds are declining around the world due to loss of habitat. Your gift will help the Esplanade Association plant
species that provide essential habitats for these pollinators.
For your donation, you or the person(s) you are honoring will receive a beautiful e-card from the Esplanade Association on February 14 describing your gift.
Say "Bee Mine?" today!
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Did you know that day-to-day maintenance of the Park is
100%
organic
? The Esplanade is one of only two public parks in Boston that's managed without the use of pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, or other unsustainable practices.
How is that possible? Our two full-time field staff use the following organic practices:
- Removing weeds by hand
- Using a small blow torch to burn persistent weeds along concrete
- Composting vegetative debris for reuse in the Park
- Applying compost tea to keep the soil's 'food web' healthy
- Planting the 'right plants in the right place'; often this means plants that are native to this region, so that they are naturally predisposed to survive on the Esplanade
- Analyzing and interpreting soil tests in order to make adjustments to meet soil needs
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A 300 gallon spray tank allows field staff to spread organic compost tea throughout the Esplanade.
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The Esplanade Association encourages Boston area organizations and businesses to gather their employees and join us for a volunteer day in the Park. A group volunteer day is a great way to build a sense of camaraderie and teamwork while also promoting Park stewardship and giving back to the local community.
If you're interested in scheduling a volunteer event on the Esplanade for your company or group in 2018, please email Micah Jasny at mjasny@esplanadeassociation.org.
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| We welcome organizations of all types and sizes to join us on the Esplanade for a fun and rewarding day of service! |
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SUPPORT THE ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION
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JOIN THE VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER PROGRAM!
Are you inspired by the Esplanade? Are you looking to build your personal portfolio of photos? We need your skills! The Esplanade Association is seeking volunteer photographers to help showcase the beauty and vitality of the Esplanade, and to help build awareness of the work we do to care for the Park throughout the year. Learn more about the Volunteer Photographer Program here.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE FRIENDS COUNCIL
The Friends Council is a group of individuals who support EA through volunteerism, event support, and park stewardship.
If you are interested in learning more, or would like to nominate someone to join, please contact Abigail Fischer at
afischer@esplanadeassociation.org
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MURAL NAMED PART OF "TOP 20" LIST
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