Dear Friends,
It has been a wonderful year for the Friends and our three treasured greenspaces. Our work in 2015 has brought so many plans and projects to life that have improved the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. One might say that how it all comes together is magical, and sometimes it feels that way, but it is actually the efforts and generous support of many individuals that make it possible. Thank you to my fellow Board members, our dedicated Members, volunteers, donors, and our talented Executive Director and staff. Each of you makes a difference in all that you do.
Thank you to my fellow Board members, our dedicated Members, volunteers, donors, and our talented Executive Director and staff. Each of you makes a difference in all that you do.
You are these parks' greatest supporters and advocate voices. Because of your contributions, more than $1 million was invested in parks care and programs in 2015, the restoration of the Garden's George Robert White Memorial fountain will break ground in the spring of 2016, 10 trees and three benches are newly sponsored, and so much more.
We kindly ask that you continue your stewardship by renewing your Membership before the end of the year, inviting friends to join, and delighting someone with a gift of Membership.
We look forward to working together with you in the new year to continue raising the level of excellence in these three greenspaces we care for in partnership with the City. As you know, it takes a great deal of work, advocacy, and money to maintain and improve them; and sometimes a little magic, too. You are the magic that makes it happen and we can't do it without you.
Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season,
Anne Brooke
Chair, Friends of the Public Garden
