Duck Duck Goose in the Emerald Necklace

Let's look for ducks and more among these four diamonds in the Emerald Necklace,

We’ll explore four ponds for waterfowl in the Olmstead Park/Riverway section of the historic Emerald Necklace.

New birders are welcome, and we have some binoculars to lend.

Spaces are limited. Free. You must register in advance.

More details on our website!

GOOD TO KNOW...

TRAILS
This walk is easy to moderate— about 3 miles over mostly paved surfaces.

ABOUT THE WALKING CITY TRAIL
Our count will add data for the Walking City Trail Survey. Connecting 17 Boston neighborhoods from the Neponset River Reservation to Bunker Hill Monument, the Walking City Trail is a 27-mile urban hiking path through some of Boston's most scenically immersive parks, urban wilds, gardens, and residential neighborhoods.

It was created in 2022 by a hearty crew of Boston ramblers. As cities expand their multi-use trails, it's time to expand our idea of where hiking can happen. The city is a rustling, fragrant, and historically loaded ecosystem in which pathways and street walks can be connected to create long-distance hiking routes. What better way to discover urban hiking than by hiking in Boston, where visionaries like Frederick Law Olmsted brought the natural world to the city with the Emerald Necklace linear parks?