CHARLES  RIVER  PARKLANDS  UPDATE
January 2006
Archives—Table of Contents

Thank you for your support!

Thank you to all of our supporters who contributed to our annual appeal. Your continued commitment is crucial to our efforts, allowing us to ensure that the Charles River Parklands become more active, attractive, and accessible for all.

Skatepark Update

The CRC has raised a total of $850,000 in gifts and pledges. At the reopened Green Line T station Science Park, the new MBTA map features the location of the future skatepark! Recent press includes an FYI article in the City Weekly section of the Sunday Boston Globe (1/22) and an article in the News & Commentary section of Bloomberg News (1/18).

To learn more about this world class skatepark or to contribute to the effort click here.

Conservancy Volunteer Update

The Conservancy's stewardship program has begun another year aiding the parklands. January's three events have brought out the Boston Urban Stewards, Boston Cares Teamworks, numerous repeat conservancy volunteers, as well as a few new faces. Thanks to all our volunteers for their hard work and enthusiasm. Our next public tree pruning events will be held on February 18th and 25th.

The Conservancy Volunteer program is a wonderful way for friends and colleagues to work together and improve a natural resource. If you would like to schedule an event for your school, company, or organization, please contact our Conservancy Volunteer coordinator Evan Moss at elm@thecharles.org or the telephone number shown in the column to the left.

Advocacy: Green Budget for 2007

The Conservancy, as well as many other organizations, has signed on to the Green Budget 2007 of the Environmental League of Massachusetts. For the first time in 5 years we have achieved a slight increase; however, we are still at 28% less than in 2001 and Massachusetts ranks 48th in environmental spending.

RiverSing 2006

Preparations have begun for RiverSing 2006! We welcome your input for this year’s celebration to improve upon this wonderful collaboration with Revels. Send your suggestions to crc@thecharles.org and plan to sing with thousands in celebration of the Autumnal Equinox on September 22nd at the Weeks Bridge.

Job Openings at the Conservancy

Development Director or Consultant
The Charles River Conservancy is looking for someone with great writing skills, a creative mind, solid office experience, willingness to work hard, and a passion for the Charles River Parklands. Please visit the employment section of our website for more information.

Administrative Assistant
The Charles River Conservancy is currently seeking an administrative assistant. Salary is competitive and the schedule is flexible. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested please visit the employment section of our website for more information.

Parklands Ambassadors Coordinator
The Charles River Conservancy seeks a volunteer manager of the Parkland Ambassadors program, a new initiative of the Charles River Conservancy to promote, expand, and enhance public knowledge and use of the Charles River Parklands. Please visit the employment section of our website for more information.

Swimming and Architectural Tourism

Check out this month’s issue of Architecture Boston featuring an article written by Conservancy President, Renata von Tscharner (article can be found on page 3).

CRC on CCTV

The Conservancy has a regular television talk show which can be viewed on Channel 9 (Cambridge only). This month Conservancy president, Renata von Tscharner, will be talking with guest Edwin Johnson of the youth education group, Summerbridge. This show will be aired on Wednesday, February 8th at 5:30 PM and again on Thursday, February 9th at 11:30 PM.

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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