Among more than 200 people saying farewell to outgoing Boston Parks & Recreation Department Commissioner Antonia Pollak (center) at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel downtown were (from left) Emerald Necklace Conservancy Executive Director and JP resident Julie Crockford; Liz Vizza of Friends of the Public Garden; Franklin Park Coalition Executive Director and JP resident Christine Poff; and Boston Natural Areas Network Executive Director Valerie Burns. (Courtesy Photo)