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New Video! Hall’s Pond Sanctuary Re-Opening Celebration Ribbon Cutting – July 15, 2026
On Wednesday, July 15, 2006, the Brookline Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Friends of Hall’s Pond, hosted a re-opening celebration for the sanctuary. This family-friendly gathering offered a short speaking program, opportunities to learn about the sanctuary’s wildlife and restoration efforts, and light refreshments. Guests explored the boardwalk, woodland trails, and pond overlook, with natural resource staff and local volunteers available to share information about ongoing stewardship efforts. (video credit Fran Perler)
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Hall’s Pond Tree I-Spy
Can you find each of the following trees in the Hall’s Pond Sanctuary?
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Hall’s Pond Sanctuary Re-Opening Celebration
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 4 PM – 6 PM
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15 AMORY ST. BROOKLINE MA 02446
Ribbon Cutting – Nature Exploration – Family Activities – Light Refreshments -
Town of Brookline Announces Re-Opening of Hall’s Pond Sanctuary and Amory Woods
The Town of Brookline’s Department of Public Works is pleased to welcome the community back to Hall’s Pond Sanctuary and Amory Woods starting on Thursday, June 18.
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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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History of Cottage Farm and Hall’s Pond” by Ferris Hall
Slides presented at Friends of Hall’s Pond Annual Meeting, June 2019
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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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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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2022 December Newsletter
OVER the years, the seasons at Hall’s Pond are similar, yet each year has its own signature. If 2021 was wet, 2022 was marked by a drought that deepened over the summer and only let go with the autumn rains. Even so, the Sanctuary held up fairly well, confirming the wisdom of planting with an eye towards drought resistance.
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2021 December Newsletter
When COVID struck, Hall’s Pond was one of the few places people felt safe getting outside and a steady stream of visitors visited the Sanctuary at a much increased tempo, deriving delight from nature.
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