Charles River Conservancy
After CP&GC member Renata von Tscharner founded Charles River Conservancy in 2000, the Conservancy continues to thrive under a new director. CP&GC has collaborated on multiple projects with the Conservancy, most recently at Hell’s Half Acre to reclaim the river bank.
History Cambridge Hooper-Lee-Nichols
CP&GC has long worked at the site of the second oldest house in Cambridge. Donating and planting trees, renovating the Colonial Revival fence and gate, planting thousands of spring bulbs, managing lawn care, completing myriad clean ups among many other contributions.
On The Rise
On The Rise is a day program in mid-Cambridge that provides safety, community, and advocacy for homeless and formerly homeless women.
Cambridge Common
The Cambridge Common is a central component of busy Harvard Square, and its 16 acres are traversed by an estimated 10,000+ pedestrians and cyclists daily. This urban green space is a National Historic Landmark where George Washington took command of the Continental Army.
Hell’s Half Acre
CP&GC began advocating for Longfellow Park in 2015 as we had concern about existing trees, planting around the poet’s monument, crumbling stone steps, non-working light posts, and lack of benches.
Cambridge Commission on Public Planting
In the ’70s, two activist members proposed and established the Cambridge Committee on Public Planting to advise and support the city in improving public planting. Expertise of club members is a significant resource as the City maintains existing public plantings and considers new ones.
CP&GC members engaged in four mornings of planting on behalf of the City
More than 1200 bulbs were planted around Cambridge this Fall in a great partnership with the City.
Memorial Drive Allée
CP&GC began advocating for Longfellow Park in 2015 as we had concern about existing trees, planting around the poet’s monument, crumbling stone steps, non-working light posts, and lack of benches.
Fresh Pond Reservation
The Fresh Pond Reservation – 162 acres surrounding and protecting Fresh Pond Reservoir – is the largest open space in densely populated Cambridge.
Lower Longfellow Park
CP&GC began advocating for Longfellow Park in 2015 as we had concern about existing trees, planting around the poet’s monument, crumbling stone steps, non-working light posts, and lack of benches.