Roots & Resilience 

Thursday, March 5, 2026
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
High Street Place
100 High Street
Boston, MA

Spend an evening in Boston sharing conversation, cocktails, and connections with community and business leaders as we celebrate our exciting work in and around the city.

In addition to Trustees leaders, attendees will hear from our special guest, Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro and The Trustees 2025 Conservationist of the Year.

The Trustees is advancing urban land conservation in Massachusetts through our 56 (and counting!) Boston community gardens, strengthening urban landscape resiliency, and delivering impactful educational outdoor programs for youth.

Proceeds from Roots & Resilience support expanding access to fresh food, creating resilient and welcoming open spaces, and providing more outdoor experiences for youth in urban centers across the Commonwealth.

Party for the Sculpture Park 

Saturday, May 9, 2026
5 p.m.
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Lincoln, MA

deCordova’s annual fundraising gala returns this spring, celebrating the change of season, bright opportunities, and new artwork.

As The Trustees embarks on a new strategic plan, the organization deepens its commitment to protecting the special places of Massachusetts for everyone, forever. At deCordova, this important work means evolving and enhancing a welcoming space for inspiration and education through contemporary art.

Along with honorary chairs Erica and Bob Mason, we look forward to celebrating new beginnings at deCordova with you. We’ll enjoy cocktails, dinner, and dancing amidst the unique art-filled landscape as we raise crucial operating support for the sculpture park and museum.

More events to come! 

Questions? events@thetrustees.org