We're looking forward to scheduling this year's events in Spring of 2022. Consider scheduling a Conservancy Volunteers event for your company or group! Reserve your day and learn more about our event safety protocols by contacting Sasha at svallieres@thecharles.org.

We are so excited to highlight the Lynch Foundation this month. The Lynch Foundation believes that ensuring access to quality early education is fundamental to human dignity and individual potential. Children of educators, founders Peter and Carolyn Lynch founded the nonprofit in 1988 to provide life changing opportunities to children, families, and their communities.

In 2005, the Lynch Foundation worked with the CRC and DCR to create awareness and fundraise for what is now the Lynch Family Skatepark. Opened in 2015, the skatepark is the largest on the East Coast and serves as an invaluable resource for skateboarders, skaters, and BMX riders of all kinds of ability, experience, and identity. We are grateful for the Lynch Foundation's continued partnership and support on this project and beyond!

With new Harvard projects being developed in Allston, stakeholders and community members seek ways to give input on future plans. The Harvard Allston Taskforce is tasked with reviewing and commenting on Harvard's plans. Included in the proposed plans is the Greenway, an open-space corridor that would connect the Charles River to Ray V. Mellone Park.

Boston and nearby areas have just experienced the hottest year on record with the Gulf of Maine being one of the fastest warming bodies of water on Earth. As impacts from climate change compound, Boston will see even more warmest years in the coming future. Increasing temperatures disproportionately impact low-income communities and threaten local biodiversity.

Looking for a cold weather activity to enjoy outdoors? Download the Measure! Everything! app developed by MathTalk. Measure the height of snow, count snowy footprints, and learn basic math concepts safely with your loved ones while enjoying the Charles River and its parks. Stay warm!

This year, we counted down to 2022 with 10 of our accomplishments from the past year! Go to our Instagram to see what the CRC has achieved with your help in 2021.

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