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A Journey Through Time: The Geology of the Arboretum

From puddingstone to drumlins, the Arboretum features an array of geological features that affect the landscape and the plants that grow here. Join professional geologist Andy Koenigsberg for a geology walk and learn about the rocky outcrops, boulders, and glacial features found across the Arboretum.

Accessibility: This walk covers about two miles, mostly on pavement with a shorter section of mowed grass, mulch, and gravel. The walk also includes two steep hills which will be optional to participants.

Audience: This program is geared towards adults.

Inclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled with less one day’s notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.

Date

Feb 02 2025
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Time

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Location

Bussey Street Gate
7VWC+HQ7 Boston, Massachusetts
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Bussey Street Gate

Directions

Learn about accessibility at the Arboretum.

Bussey Street Gate

By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and take a left and walk up Washington Street. Enter the Washington Street Gate and walk along Blackwell Footpath. Cross the road and enter South Street Gate. Walk along Rhododendron Path and take a left onto Hemlock Hill Road. Bussey Street Gate will be on your left at the end of Hemlock Hill Road.

By bus

Take the #35 or #38 bus to Centre Street opposite Walter Street. Cross Centre Street onto Walter Street, and after a short distance, take a left onto Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). Bussey Street Gate will be on the left.

By car

There is public parking available along Flora Way (formerly Bussey Street). Take care not to park on the sidewalk or you will risk a ticket.