CHARLES  RIVER  PARKLANDS  UPDATE
April 2006
Archives—Table of Contents

Call to Action

Beginning April 24th, the Massachusetts House of Representatives will begin discussion of its 2007 fiscal year budget. Now is our opportunity to advocate for increased funding for the Parklands. Contact your state representative via phone, mail, or email and voice your support for the DCR’s urban parks program. For more information on budget recommendations or how to contact your representative, click here.

Earth Day 2006!

On Saturday, April 29th the Charles River Conservancy and other groups will participate in the 7th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup!! Join thousands of others, by volunteering on your own or with a group. Conservancy Stewardship Manager, Evan Moss, will be overseeing the efforts in Cambridge. For more information, contact Marianna Hagbloom at 617-879-7735 or at massart@waterwatchonline.org.

Skatepark Featured on NECN

The Conservancy’s endeavor to construct the world-class Charles River Skatepark was the topic of the New England Cable Network on April 14, 2006. Carolyn Lynch of the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Foundation, Nancy Schon, Conservancy president Renata von Tscharner, as well as local skateboarders were all interviewed. The newscast addressed misconceptions made about skaters and the importance of having this public facility. To see the show in its entirety click here and then on "Skateboarding Granny outlines new park plan" (allow a few minutes to download).

To learn more about the skatepark and to donate to this important effort visit the Charles River Skatepark section of our website.

Watercolor Workshop with Frank Costantino

Have you ever seen a painter working on the Charles and wished that it was you who could capture the beauty of the river on a blank pad? Here is your chance! Along the banks of the Charles River, and in the environs of the Weeks Bridge & the Weld Boathouse, a plein-air workshop will be held all day on Saturday June 3rd with an introductory session in the evening of May 31st. Click on the following link for more information and to sign up for the Watercolor Workshop (doc file) . Participation limited to 20 people.

Conservancy Volunteers Take on Spring

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

RiverSing 2006

RiverSing 2006 has been scheduled for Thursday, September 21st! 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.

CRC on CCTV

The Conservancy has a regular television talk show which can be viewed on Channel 9 (Cambridge only). This month’s show, Marathon Man: Training along the River, will feature an interview of Raul Solano by Renata von Tscharner. This show will be aired on April 26th at 5:30PM and on April 27th at 11:30PM.

Job Openings at the Conservancy

Skatepark Project Manager
The Conservancy is currently looking for a Skatepark Project Manager to head up this exciting enterprise. This position requires experience in fundraising, public relations, and sports event planning. For more information on this job please visit the employment section of our website.

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 expand public knowledge and use of the Charles River Parklands. Please visit the employment section of our website for more information.

Membership Mailing

In a few days we will be mailing out our spring letter. Look for your copy in the mail. It contains a complimentary watercolor note card and a mini poster. If you do not receive it or you know somebody who would like to receive it, please send us the contact information at crc@thecharles.org. Thank you in advance for sending in your contribution promptly.

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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