Visit & Enjoy Hall’s Pond Sanctuary Year Round
A 5-acre sanctuary adjacent to Amory Playground, including a natural pond, wetlands, upland area, formal garden, short trail with wetland overlooks, handicapped accessible trail, gazebo and benches.
2026 Annual Meeting on Wednesday June 24, 6- 7:30pm
Our guest speaker Jack Schleifer (Urban Forestry Manager and Tree Warden for the Town of Brookline) will give us “A Tour of Hall’s Pond in Ten Trees”. Jack is an experienced urban forestry professional who is also passionate about trees and his talk promises to be an informative treat.
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Hidden Histories of Brookline’s Green Spaces
Ann Frechette, Co-President of Friends of Hall’s Pond, presented a talk on March 4, 2026 at an event organized by Brookline GreenSpace Alliance, the Brookline Historical Society, the Public Libraries of Brookline and several park friends groups. The event was called “Hidden Histories of Brookline’s Green Spaces” and Ann’s talk was entitled “Water Infrastructure in the Establishment of Hall’s Pond Sanctuary.”
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2025 December Newsletter
IN JUNE 2025, the Friends of Hall’s Pond gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brookline’s designation of this pond as a Nature Sanctuary. For five decades, because it is situated in an urban community, this haven for wildlife and vegetation has enriched the lives of adults and children of many cultures. That, in itself, was cause for celebration.
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2026 Annual Meeting on Wednesday June 24, 6- 7:30pm
Our guest speaker Jack Schleifer (Urban Forestry Manager and Tree Warden for the Town of Brookline) will give us “A Tour of Hall’s Pond in Ten Trees”. Jack is an experienced urban forestry professional who is also passionate about trees and his talk promises to be an informative treat.
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Earth Day Project: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 3-5pm
Meet at the Chilton Street gate. The sanctuary will otherwise continue to be closed to the public for boardwalk renovation.
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Hidden Histories of Brookline’s Green Spaces
Ann Frechette, Co-President of Friends of Hall’s Pond, presented a talk on March 4, 2026 at an event organized by Brookline GreenSpace Alliance, the Brookline Historical Society, the Public Libraries of Brookline and several park friends groups. The event was called “Hidden Histories of Brookline’s Green Spaces” and Ann’s talk was entitled “Water Infrastructure in the Establishment of Hall’s Pond Sanctuary.”
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2025 December Newsletter
IN JUNE 2025, the Friends of Hall’s Pond gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brookline’s designation of this pond as a Nature Sanctuary. For five decades, because it is situated in an urban community, this haven for wildlife and vegetation has enriched the lives of adults and children of many cultures. That, in itself, was cause for celebration.
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Bonus Volunteer Maintenance Session 2 Restoration of Uplands Woods Trail
Sunday, November 2, 2025 10 am to 2 pm – Meet at the Chilton Street gate. The sanctuary will otherwise be closed to the public for boardwalk renovation. We will focus on resurfacing the upland woods trail.
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Bonus Volunteer Maintenance Session Restoration of Uplands Woods Trail
Sunday, October 26, 2025 11 am to 2 pm Meet at the Chilton Street gate. The sanctuary will otherwise be closed to the public for boardwalk renovation. We will focus on resurfacing the upland woods trail.
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See & Share Sightings
Please share your reports of interesting happenings at Hall’s Pond Sanctuary and enjoy reading others’ posts.
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Volunteer Maintenance Team
Participation on the team is an excellent way to get exercise, learn about nurturing a nature preserve in an urban setting, and appreciate the beauty of the Sanctuary. All are welcome, all experience levels are needed, and gloves and tools are provided!
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June 22, 2025 – Please join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary!
Please join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the designation of Hall’s Pond as a Nature Sanctuary in Brookline on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 10AM to Noon at the Hall’s Pond Sanctuary Formal Gardens. Enjoy music, food, pop-up talks, and family fun in honor of this special occasion.
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