Showing posts with label walks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walks. Show all posts
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Walk rather than T!
Getting around Boston by T and on foot? Check out these10 MBTA trips you should walk instead. Our own Wendy Landman helped identify these!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Lunchtime Walk and Street Talk
I have two great events to announce! First, last week's "Little Lanes" walk was a huge hit, with 73 people joining, so we're doing it again tomorrow:
On Thursday, July 16 join WalkBoston for a half-hour walking tour of the "Little Lanes of Boston." This walk takes you through the charming pedestrian passageways of Old Boston, still very much in use as modern shortcuts. During this walk, you will see numerous 18th century lanes between Downtown Crossing and Faneuil Hall.
Join us at 12:15pm at the Information Kiosk on the corner of Washington and Summer Streets.
(Look for other lunchtime walks on Thursdays throughout the summer!)
And next week:
Event: StreetTalk: Mode shift: moving from driving to transit, biking, and walking
"free and open to the public, sponsored by Harpoon Brewery"
What: Lecture
Host: LivableStreets Alliance
Start Time: Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00pm
Where: Livable Streets Alliance Office, Central Square
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=102706713699&mid=c82d78G27b0218bG2ee529dG7
On Thursday, July 16 join WalkBoston for a half-hour walking tour of the "Little Lanes of Boston." This walk takes you through the charming pedestrian passageways of Old Boston, still very much in use as modern shortcuts. During this walk, you will see numerous 18th century lanes between Downtown Crossing and Faneuil Hall.
Join us at 12:15pm at the Information Kiosk on the corner of Washington and Summer Streets.
(Look for other lunchtime walks on Thursdays throughout the summer!)
And next week:
Event: StreetTalk: Mode shift: moving from driving to transit, biking, and walking
"free and open to the public, sponsored by Harpoon Brewery"
What: Lecture
Host: LivableStreets Alliance
Start Time: Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, July 22 at 9:00pm
Where: Livable Streets Alliance Office, Central Square
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Boston Downtown Lunchtime walk: Thursday, July 9
On Thursday, July 9 WalkBoston join us for a half-hour walking tour of the "Little Lanes of Boston." This walk takes you through the charming pedestrian passageways of Old Boston, still very much in use as modern shortcuts. During this walk, you will see numerous 18th century lanes between Downtown Crossing and Faneuil Hall.
Join us at 12:15pm at the Information Kiosk on the corner of Washington and Summer Streets.
Join us at 12:15pm at the Information Kiosk on the corner of Washington and Summer Streets.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Guess who's coming to WalkBoston?
Here at the WalkBoston offices, we're busy with a flurry of preparation for our annual celebration, coming up on Thursday, March 19. One of the most exciting things about it this year is that Governor Deval Patrick will be joining us for the pre-celebration walk and making remarks at the celebration itself. Would you like to join us? Please do!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Marathon Sports event!
Tomorrow evening, at 7:15, join the RunBoston marathon team for a special event at Marathon Sports in Copley Square. This is your opportunity to meet our marathon team and also to hear Marathon Sports shoe specialists explain the factors that go into their unique shoe-fitting process. All attendees will receive a coupon for 20% off a future purchase.
Before this, join me and other walkers as we walk the last mile of the marathon route, ending up at Marathon Sports in time for this event. Meet in front of the BU bookstore at 6:30!
Before this, join me and other walkers as we walk the last mile of the marathon route, ending up at Marathon Sports in time for this event. Meet in front of the BU bookstore at 6:30!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Watertown Walks! Belmont, November 15, 2:00pm
Rock Meadow - Belmont
Saturday, November 15th 2 pm
Join the Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety for a walk through this 70 acre parcel of conservation lands in Belmont, where we'll see meadowlands, wetlands and community gardens. Options will be available for a short walk, and a somewhat longer walk through BeaverBrook in Waltham.
Rock Meadow is located on Mill Street in Belmont. Pick up Mill Street where it intersects with Trapelo Road, turn right on Mill Street. Heading west, go .3 mile past the entrance to McLean Hospital. Turn left into the driveway to the parking area for Rock Meadow. There is a sign post on the road. If you get to the Concord Street intersection, you've gone too far.
By public transportation, take the #73 bus to Waverly Square. Walk west (toward Waltham) to the intersection of Mill Street, turn right. Follow directions as above.
Saturday, November 15th 2 pm
Join the Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety for a walk through this 70 acre parcel of conservation lands in Belmont, where we'll see meadowlands, wetlands and community gardens. Options will be available for a short walk, and a somewhat longer walk through BeaverBrook in Waltham.
Rock Meadow is located on Mill Street in Belmont. Pick up Mill Street where it intersects with Trapelo Road, turn right on Mill Street. Heading west, go .3 mile past the entrance to McLean Hospital. Turn left into the driveway to the parking area for Rock Meadow. There is a sign post on the road. If you get to the Concord Street intersection, you've gone too far.
By public transportation, take the #73 bus to Waverly Square. Walk west (toward Waltham) to the intersection of Mill Street, turn right. Follow directions as above.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Presidential Campaigns in Boston Walk: Saturday, November 1, 10:00AM
Hey! Do you have plans this weekend?
Oh, sure, we're all dressing up and handing out candy on Friday, but what are you doing on Saturday morning? How about a walk?
Join us for our Presidential Campaigns in Boston Walk this Saturday morning 10-11:30AM. ($10/members free)
Walk with Clint Richmond, author of "Political Places of Boston," to places where presidential candidates have campaigned with speeches, rallies, and fundraising since 1860. Sites will include the iconic "Cradle of Liberty," the 2004 Convention, and the backrooms of Boston politicking.
Meet at 60 State Street, T-accessible by the Blue and Orange lines, near the State Street Station stop.
Oh, sure, we're all dressing up and handing out candy on Friday, but what are you doing on Saturday morning? How about a walk?
Join us for our Presidential Campaigns in Boston Walk this Saturday morning 10-11:30AM. ($10/members free)
Walk with Clint Richmond, author of "Political Places of Boston," to places where presidential candidates have campaigned with speeches, rallies, and fundraising since 1860. Sites will include the iconic "Cradle of Liberty," the 2004 Convention, and the backrooms of Boston politicking.
Meet at 60 State Street, T-accessible by the Blue and Orange lines, near the State Street Station stop.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Franklin Park walk, Thursday, October 16
Join me and others for a wonderful walk around Franklin Park tomorrow evening from 5:30 to 7.
About the walk: Follow trails past unfamiliar parts of Frederick Law Olmsted's renowned park with Christine Poff of the Franklin Park Coalition and with walkers from the Uphams Corner Health Center walking program.
Where to meet: Meet at the Valley Gates parking area on the main park road across from the golf course
How to get there: MBTA - Orange Line to Forest Hills Station, MBTA Bus #16 to Valley Gates
About the walk: Follow trails past unfamiliar parts of Frederick Law Olmsted's renowned park with Christine Poff of the Franklin Park Coalition and with walkers from the Uphams Corner Health Center walking program.
Where to meet: Meet at the Valley Gates parking area on the main park road across from the golf course
How to get there: MBTA - Orange Line to Forest Hills Station, MBTA Bus #16 to Valley Gates
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Franklin Park walk: tonight! 5:30
It occurred to me last night that I have missed several grand opportunities to walk with my friends and readers by failing to announce a regular walk I do each week and that, while targeted to a particular program I'm working on, is certainly open to one and all:
The program is Walking Prescriptions for People and Neighborhoods, and its goal is to increase habitual walking among the community of a local health center. We're about to revamp our walk schedule, but I'm certain that we're going to keep our Thursday night walks in Franklin Park, because they're one of the walks with steady attendance, and, well, to be honest, it's one of my favorite parts of every week, and I refuse to give it up.
Join me and others for a walk around Franklin Park any Thursday, meeting at 5:30 (we usually set out about 5:45) at the benches in front of the "Zebra" entrance for Franklin Park Zoo (near the intersection of Blue Hill Ave and Columbia Rd.)
Drop me a note (rcarson @ walkboston.org) if you have any questions or if you want me to look out for you this week or any week!
The program is Walking Prescriptions for People and Neighborhoods, and its goal is to increase habitual walking among the community of a local health center. We're about to revamp our walk schedule, but I'm certain that we're going to keep our Thursday night walks in Franklin Park, because they're one of the walks with steady attendance, and, well, to be honest, it's one of my favorite parts of every week, and I refuse to give it up.
Join me and others for a walk around Franklin Park any Thursday, meeting at 5:30 (we usually set out about 5:45) at the benches in front of the "Zebra" entrance for Franklin Park Zoo (near the intersection of Blue Hill Ave and Columbia Rd.)
Drop me a note (rcarson @ walkboston.org) if you have any questions or if you want me to look out for you this week or any week!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Summer walking in Boston
Because the WalkBoston office is right downtown, I've had a great opportunity to start exploring parts of Boston that I've been saying for years that I should check out.
Last night, a friend and I met up after work and meandered down to the water by way of Quincy Market, where we didn't manage to pass ourselves off as tourists ("You live here, are local?" a vendor asked us before offering to sell us overpriced dresses with a "locals' discount".) We walked down to the Harbor and then along the water up to the North End and back. I hadn't spent time in that area since the Big Dig got closed up and the Rose Kennedy Greenway was landscaped. For all the great fiasco that's been, I have to say, I'm sold on the change it's made to downtown Boston, connecting the city and the water.
There's also a great fountain you should be sure to check out, near the Aquarium, especially on a hot day if you're strolling with kids. I'm tempted to skip out of work early today and go get my feet wet, in fact.
Last night, a friend and I met up after work and meandered down to the water by way of Quincy Market, where we didn't manage to pass ourselves off as tourists ("You live here, are local?" a vendor asked us before offering to sell us overpriced dresses with a "locals' discount".) We walked down to the Harbor and then along the water up to the North End and back. I hadn't spent time in that area since the Big Dig got closed up and the Rose Kennedy Greenway was landscaped. For all the great fiasco that's been, I have to say, I'm sold on the change it's made to downtown Boston, connecting the city and the water.
There's also a great fountain you should be sure to check out, near the Aquarium, especially on a hot day if you're strolling with kids. I'm tempted to skip out of work early today and go get my feet wet, in fact.
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