WHAT ARE FAIRY HOUSES?

Fairy houses are small structures for fairies and woodland creatures to live in. These whimsical habitats are build by children, families, gardeners, and nature lovers alike. 

Fairy house building is a fun and creative activity for children that encourages kids to go outside and connect with the natural world, in an environmentally friendly way. 

Not sure how to make a fairy house? Don't worry, members of the Mayor's Mural Crew have come up with step-by-step instructions of how to create your very own fairy house. 

This free, family event will feature:

• outdoor nature play
• storytelling, and
• Fairy House Building.

Children are invited to wear their favorite fairy and elf costumes to encourage their tiny guests to alight in Franklin Park. Natural materials will be provided, but everyone is  welcome to explore their surroundings to find natural elements, including sticks, stones, and leaves to adorn their fairy houses.

Schoolmaster Hill is located on Circuit Drive between the William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse and Shattuck Hospital. For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, or visit the Parks website.

Spring Stewardship Days take place on four Saturdays, beginning April 13. Both individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov. We have event details below:

Event #1: Genie Beal and Vernal Pool Trail
(7 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 13, 2 - 5 p.m.

Event #2: Carriage Path and Bussey Brook / Arbor Day Tree Planting
(19 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #3: Leland Road and Hackensack Circle Trailheads
(Meet at end of Leland Rd)
Saturday, May 11, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #4: Vincent Road and West Roxbury Parkway Circle Trailheads
(Meet at Vincent Road at Morey Road)
Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. (noon)

Spring Stewardship Days take place on two weekends. Both individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov.

Saturday, April 25, 2020, from 2:30 - 5 p.m., Vernal Pool Ecology with Restoration Planting Workshop

• Meeting location: Trailhead parking area at 7 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury (at Annunciation Church)

Saturday, May 30, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon), Pond/Marsh Ecology with Restoration Planting Workshop

• Meeting location: Trailhead parking area at 19 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury (adjacent to Willow Path ChildCare) 

Spring Stewardship Days take place on four Saturdays, beginning April 13. Both individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov. We have event details below:

Event #1: Genie Beal and Vernal Pool Trail
(7 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 13, 2 - 5 p.m.

Event #2: Carriage Path and Bussey Brook / Arbor Day Tree Planting
(19 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #3: Leland Road and Hackensack Circle Trailheads
(Meet at end of Leland Rd)
Saturday, May 11, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #4: Vincent Road and West Roxbury Parkway Circle Trailheads
(Meet at Vincent Road at Morey Road)
Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. (noon)

Vernal pools are temporary ponds formed in the spring due to melting snow.  They are critical habitats for a variety of animal and plant species.  Experience the amazing microscopic world that shares your world every day. 

We will also host a planting of native shrubs to help keep the ecosystem healthy.

Due to current health guidelines we are capping this event at 20 participants.  Masks are required, hand sanitizer will be provided, and social distancing protocols will be followed. Rain date is May 2 at the same time and location.

To register or for more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov.