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rich-snippet-hidden">About</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/author/fopg/" title="Posts by Friends of the Public Garden" rel="author">Friends of the Public Garden</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-10-01T14:26:58-04:00</span> <div class="post-content"> <div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:10%;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 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These parks have been an integral part of Boston’s identity for generations, in many ways the souls of the city, sites of countless events, public gatherings and private moments, and are called upon to serve the recreational and restorative needs of millions of people.</p> </div> <p style="text-align: center; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 600;"><a href="/who-we-are/">LEARN MORE</a></p> </div><div class="fusion-aligncenter"><style type="text/css">.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1 i {color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:hover i,.fusion-button.button-1:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:focus i,.fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-1:active{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, 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<span class="sbi-screenreader">Golden hour stays dazzling in Boston 🍁 Photo s</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Golden hour stays dazzling in Boston 🍁 Photo shared by @ireneonthescene"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_17931727511959658" data-date="1731971741"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh-LA_s-GK/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/467405085_18469801282014720_2466198157412171452_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=oVIjz9JSnLwQ7kNvgGV6Aa-&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=AVaTgUzmz5L60DccX8Bvg5D&oh=00_AYAWvY_i2ecGp9nGiYw3cc5j-RrUn-Wrg-gF30-SCc1UCw&oe=6749F47C" 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<span class="sbi-screenreader"></span> <img decoding="async" src="https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Sean Baker’s 2017 drama “The Florida Project” reminds us of the importance of all things green in this poignant and poetic scene 💚 What is your favorite tree? #film #greenspace #treelovers"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18144415816356534" data-date="1731779022"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCcOlrJOcoM/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/467326470_18469356844014720_8740859470400088140_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=_hrOc1EkkdQQ7kNvgEdVZll&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=AVaTgUzmz5L60DccX8Bvg5D&oh=00_AYAz6Eh0Qx1XutUmQ00wO-a3slXoHZj53mpAW4OF41eUtQ&oe=6749FE4A" 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<span class="sbi-screenreader">The magic of the Mall 🍂🍁 Photo shared by @g</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The magic of the Mall 🍂🍁 Photo shared by @gokphoto"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18246320728302391" data-date="1731603601"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCW__sSNLoO/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/466932456_551504657497148_7613153868777393210_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=P4rJ3os9sqoQ7kNvgFLdzO1&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AYBHDOXTDTGY5-mAyK8jRz4h2IrmWzcPViBostbWC0rUAg&oe=6749FF84" 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<span class="sbi-screenreader">The annual #TreeForBoston has been selected! Eve</span> <img decoding="async" src="https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The annual #TreeForBoston has been selected! Every year, Nova Scotia sends the City of Boston a Christmas tree to thank them for the help they provided after the 1917 Halifax Explosion. This year's tree is a 30-year-old, 45-foot white spruce donated by Hugh and Liz Ryan of Mattie Settlement, Antigonish County. We can't wait to welcome the tree to #BostonCommon later this month! @treeforboston @bostonparksdept @cityofboston"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_video sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18055033714924886" data-date="1731547712"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCVVK60MhaZ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/464862951_574923508370547_3495441360441752790_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=ll6KqBAsNyQQ7kNvgHh-mEF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=AVaTgUzmz5L60DccX8Bvg5D&oh=00_AYB8zHca-PnzM1687lr-wMxS8UEoVEscoRCMXqRL-WuOmg&oe=6749CFB6" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/464862951_574923508370547_3495441360441752790_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=ll6KqBAsNyQQ7kNvgHh-mEF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=AVaTgUzmz5L60DccX8Bvg5D&oh=00_AYB8zHca-PnzM1687lr-wMxS8UEoVEscoRCMXqRL-WuOmg&oe=6749CFB6","150":"https:\/\/scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/464862951_574923508370547_3495441360441752790_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=ll6KqBAsNyQQ7kNvgHh-mEF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=AVaTgUzmz5L60DccX8Bvg5D&oh=00_AYB8zHca-PnzM1687lr-wMxS8UEoVEscoRCMXqRL-WuOmg&oe=6749CFB6","320":"https:\/\/scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/464862951_574923508370547_3495441360441752790_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=ll6KqBAsNyQQ7kNvgHh-mEF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=AVaTgUzmz5L60DccX8Bvg5D&oh=00_AYB8zHca-PnzM1687lr-wMxS8UEoVEscoRCMXqRL-WuOmg&oe=6749CFB6","640":"https:\/\/scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/464862951_574923508370547_3495441360441752790_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=ll6KqBAsNyQQ7kNvgHh-mEF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&_nc_gid=AVaTgUzmz5L60DccX8Bvg5D&oh=00_AYB8zHca-PnzM1687lr-wMxS8UEoVEscoRCMXqRL-WuOmg&oe=6749CFB6"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">Join us on December 5 as we turn on the Holiday Li</span> <svg style="color: rgba(255,255,255,1)" class="svg-inline--fa fa-play fa-w-14 sbi_playbtn" aria-label="Play" aria-hidden="true" data-fa-processed="" data-prefix="fa" data-icon="play" role="presentation" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 448 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z"></path></svg> <img decoding="async" src="https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Join us on December 5 as we turn on the Holiday Lights! Head over to Comm. 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