Explain Boston to Me

Make Way for Ducklings at Boston Public Garden with Liz Vizza

May 08, 2024 Lee Stabert Season 1 Episode 40
Make Way for Ducklings at Boston Public Garden with Liz Vizza
Explain Boston to Me
More Info
Explain Boston to Me
Make Way for Ducklings at Boston Public Garden with Liz Vizza
May 08, 2024 Season 1 Episode 40
Lee Stabert

This weekend is Mother's Day, which means it's also Duckling Day. In this episode, I chat with the president of the Friends of the Boston Public Garden about the park's history, its dire state in the 1970s, and the iconic children's book that inspired both the city's favorite statue and this annual tradition.

Plus, a crude Ben Franklin bumper sticker, questions about Sam Adams beer and Celtics' fans, and a book recommendation.

If you're a local business who'd like to advertise on the podcast, please send me an email.

For merch, head to Explainbostontome.com.

Follow me on Instagram @explainbostontome

Send us a Text Message.

Premium Q Moving & Storage: Get free boxes and 10% off your move by clicking HERE or call 781-730-6180 for a quote.

Calling all high school students! Win a piece of $5,000 in total prizes. The deadline for Science Story Slam is Aug. 7; the event takes place on Sept. 25. For more information or to submit your story, visit EDIFII.ME and click the Science Story Slam link. Any questions? Email edifii@edifii.me.


What It's Like To Be...
What's it like to be a Cattle Rancher? FBI Special Agent? Professional Santa? Find out!

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Show Notes Chapter Markers

This weekend is Mother's Day, which means it's also Duckling Day. In this episode, I chat with the president of the Friends of the Boston Public Garden about the park's history, its dire state in the 1970s, and the iconic children's book that inspired both the city's favorite statue and this annual tradition.

Plus, a crude Ben Franklin bumper sticker, questions about Sam Adams beer and Celtics' fans, and a book recommendation.

If you're a local business who'd like to advertise on the podcast, please send me an email.

For merch, head to Explainbostontome.com.

Follow me on Instagram @explainbostontome

Send us a Text Message.

Premium Q Moving & Storage: Get free boxes and 10% off your move by clicking HERE or call 781-730-6180 for a quote.

Calling all high school students! Win a piece of $5,000 in total prizes. The deadline for Science Story Slam is Aug. 7; the event takes place on Sept. 25. For more information or to submit your story, visit EDIFII.ME and click the Science Story Slam link. Any questions? Email edifii@edifii.me.


What It's Like To Be...
What's it like to be a Cattle Rancher? FBI Special Agent? Professional Santa? Find out!

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

(Cont.) Make Way for Ducklings at Boston Public Garden with Liz Vizza