Emerald Necklace Conservancy
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Emerald Necklace Conservancy is a Boston-based non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and improving the Emerald Necklace, a seven-mile, 1,100-acre network of parks and parkways designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The group focuses on maintenance, capital restoration projects, environmental education, visitor services, and free cultural events to connect people with the park system. Its work targets residents and visitors of Boston and neighboring communities by coordinating with city, town, and state partners to renew and preserve the historic park landscape, which includes six Olmsted-designed parks and four parkways. Founded in 1997, the Conservancy emphasizes collaboration among neighbors, community and business leaders, park advocates, and government agencies to steward the necklace for long-term public benefit. A recent development includes recognition with the Activist Award in 2026 for its collaborative efforts alongside allied organizations in revitalizing the park network and surrounding waterways.