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Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation | Arnold Arboretum | Boston Natural Areas Network | Boston Department of Neighborhood Development | Boston Parks Department | Charles River Conservancy | Charles River Watershed Association | Classic Communications | Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition | EarthWorks | Franklin Park Coalition | Girls Get Connected | JP Trees | Mapping Sustainability | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation | Urban Ecology Institute | USDA Forest Service

Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation

The Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) engages neighborhood residents in an on-going process of shaping and carrying out a common vision of a diverse and stable community in the face of sustained economic pressures. That vision is evident in community-led projects that protect and create affordable housing, create greenspace, foster a healthy local economy, provide avenues for economic self-sufficiency, and increase understanding among and between our neighborhood’s diverse residents.

ABCDC serves as host for the Allston Brighton Green Space Advocates (ABGSA). ABGSA formed at the Community Summit in October 2003. Residents decided that ongoing grassroots organizing was needed in order to enhance and preserve neighborhood parks and urban wilds. The group meets the thrid Wednesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the ABCDC.

Arnold Arboretum

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is the oldest public arboretum in North America and one of the world's leading centers for the study of plants. A unique blend of beloved public landscape and respected research institution, we provide and support world-class research, horticulture and education programs that foster the understanding, appreciation and preservation of trees.

Boston Natural Areas Network

Boston Natural Areas Network, organized in 1977, works to preserve, expand and improve urban open space through community organizing, acquisition, ownership, programming, development and management of special kinds of urban land - Urban Wilds, Greenways and Community Gardens. In all of its endeavors, BNAN is guided by local citizens advocating for their open spaces and assisting them to preserve and shape their communities.

Boston Department of Neighborhood Development

The mission of the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) is to make Boston the most livable city in the nation by working with communities to build strong neighborhoods through the strategic investment of public resources.

Boston Parks Department

The Parks & Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with clean, green, safe, and accessible open space in more than 2,200 acres of park land throughout the city.

Charles River Conservancy

The CRC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizens’ advocacy group founded in 2000 and dedicated to the renewal and stewardship of the Charles River Parklands from the Boston Harbor to the Watertown Dam. The Conservancy works to make these parklands more attractive, active and accessible to all. The Conservancy brings some 2000 volunteers to the parklands every year and information about the ecology and water quality are important components of this program.

Charles River Watershed Association

CRWA's mission is to use science, advocacy and the law to protect, preserve and enhance the Charles River and its watershed. One of the country's oldest watershed organizations, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) was formed in 1965 in response to public concern about the declining condition of the Charles.

Classic Communications

Founded in 1979, Classic Communications is a full-service marketing/management firm located in Foxboro, Massachusetts. With clients in every time zone across the country, Classic offers public relations, marketing, project and event management services.

Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition

DotWell is a community-based organization, specifically a formalized collaborative effort of its two founding organizations: the Codman Square Health Center (CSHC) and the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (DHMSC). DotWell was previously known as the Health Services Partnership of Dorchester (HSP).

DotWell supports a healthier Dorchester through environmental health data sharing and mobilizing community support for improving local air quality. By bringing attention to disparities in environmental conditions in Dorchester compared to other Boston neighborhoods, and advocating for improvements, DotWell ensures cleaner air to breathe, better access and an increased number of parks and other greenspace, and the related benefits of better health, lower crime rate and higher social capital. Beginning in March 2002, DotWell help found and has supported the Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition, a neighborhood-wide network whose members include neighborhood civic groups, public health agencies, and environmental organizations.

EarthWorks is a non-profit organization working to create a healthier and more sustainable environment in Greater Boston. Our Urban Orchards Program is a greening and food production program that operates with local groups to plant, maintain, and harvest fruit- and nut-bearing trees, shrubs, and vines on public land. In the Urban Wilds Program we partner with the Boston Parks Department to ecologically restore city-owned natural areas. Our Outdoor Classrooms Program provides environmental education to Boston public school children by using schoolyard orchards as learning space. The Setback Tree Project is a one-year pilot program focused in Jamaica Plain, MA working to plant trees on private property near public right of ways for communal benefits, such as shade and street beautification. Our calendar offers opportunities to experience the natural world in Boston through nature walks, volunteer learn-and-serve work sessions, and bike rides.

Franklin Park Coalition

Franklin Park is home to Boston's largest forest. It boasts an 18-hole public golf course, tennis courts, baseball fields, old stone ruins, and New England's largest Zoo.

Come spend the day! You can lunch at the golf clubhouse, watch a Sunday afternoon cricket game, and walk the 2.5 mile loop path through woods, over old stone bridges, and past a picturesque pond.
The Franklin Park Coalition (FPC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and preserving this "gem" of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace and the city's largest park.

Girls Get Connected

The Girls Get Connected Collaborative inspires and prepares girls for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our mission is to introduce girls to the excitement of science discoveries and the way that technology tools assist in these discoveries. We do this by immersing girls in real-world problems and then helping them deepen their knowledge and skills by working in teams to design and carry out their own projects. Working on their own projects with scientists, girls begin to imagine what careers in science and technology would be like.

JP Trees sprouted in February 2006 to counteract the removal (mostly due to development) of large shade trees in Jamaica Plain. In order to stem the tide of urban deforestation, the grassroots group began a front yard planting initiative. The organization’s volunteer tree planting project inspired EarthWorks to develop a Setback Tree pilot program in January 2007. United with JP Trees, the two groups plant trees on private property near public right of ways, and the property owner takes on the responsibility of stewarding the new tree(s). In November 2007, the Setback Tree Project planted its 100th tree. JP Trees also recognizes the benefits of citywide policy development and is therefore an active member of the BUFC.

Mapping Sustainability

Mapping Sustainability, LLC is expert in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and dedicated to applying that science to sustainability issues. We team with academic researchers and nonprofit organizations on environmental, urban planning, and public health projects. We also partner with federal government agencies, local municipalities, and environmental-engineering consultants to develop intelligent GIS solutions for their specific needs. Our work is guided by our structured project methodology which ensures our deliverables meet your budget and exceed your expectations. Our aim is to build lasting relationships with you by helping you put your ideas on the map.

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

The Department of Conservation and Recreation was proposed by Governor Romney and approved by the Legislature in the FY04 Budget. DCR merges the functions of the former Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) with the former Department of Environmental Management (DEM), with the goal of consolidating the resources of these agencies.

Today, as they transition to become one agency, the Division of Urban Parks and Recreation, the Division of Water Supply Protection and the Division of State Parks and Recreation share a rich history of conserving and protecting the natural, cultural, and recreational resources for all citizens of the Commonwealth.

Urban Ecology Institute

UEI helps urban communities build healthy and vibrant cities by educating urban residents about the ecology of their environment, connecting residents to each other, and engaging residents in the transformation of their urban communities into places where they want to live.

Founded in 1998, the original goal of the Urban Ecology Institute was to work with schools and community groups in Boston to develop unique ways of improving education and policy. Beginning with a model Field Studies program in several Boston high schools, UEI has grown to become a leader in the emerging field of urban ecology.

Today, UEI, in collaboration with a host of government, non-profit, university and civic partners, is responsible for a significant number of community and school-based programs that engage and empower young people and residents. UEI’s good work started in Boston and now extends along the East coast.

USDA Forest Service

The Forest Service was established in 1905 and is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres.