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Council on Aging The Boston Public Garden: The Soul of the City - Wellesley COA
Updated 9 days ago

In this presentation by Johnny Kinsman, we will examine the history of the garden itself, discuss the art and artistry of this open-air museum, and explore things large and small, animate and inanimate, including the pedal-powered swans inspired by an epi

In this presentation by Johnny Kinsman, we will examine the history of the garden itself, discuss the art and artistry of this open-air museum, and explore things large and small, animate and inanimate, including the pedal-powered swans inspired by an epic opera, the beloved bronze ducklings that waddled into our hearts from the pages of a children's book, the snack-seeking squirrels that give better driving directions than most locals, and... what exactly are those white squares in the trees?! This talk will be accompanied by slides and stories, so a sense of curiosity is encouraged!