The Brookline GreenSpace Alliance (BGSA) was formed by a group of concerned citizens who took action to protect open space in Brookline after the U.S. Open Golf Tournament damaged historic Larz Anderson Park. Since then it has grown to a network of over 40 neighborhood associations and community groups, as well as hundreds of individuals, who are working to protect green space resources throughout the town of Brookline, Massachusetts. The group received a grant in 2002 to build the capacity of the organization so that it can better serve the community. Specific goals are to: * Encourage more citizen participation in open space protection and stewardship by keeping voters informed of critical meetings, decision-making forums and elections; * Obtain a 'seat at the table' for the Brookline GreenSpace Alliance on all Town committees where decisions affecting open space will be made; * Improve services to member organizations so that they can play a larger role in caring for the parks and open spaces in their neighborhoods; and encourage the formation of new park groups throughout Brookline * Develop educational forums and design new programs to help keep the public informed about the value, health and condition of public open spaces.