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SUMMARY:Nature Amplified: The Secret Sounds of Trees
DESCRIPTION:This program was rescheduled from April 19 due to rain. \n\n\n\nIf our ears were 100 times more powerful than they are\, we would be able to hear the sounds produced by trees themselves: water moving through the trunks and branches\, the creak of the wood in the wind\, and small critters moving around in the wood or the canopy. We would even be able to hear how plants receive and respond to sound waves produced by other beings. Our ears are not this powerful\, but artist\, researcher\, and Harvard Graduate School of Design fellow Jacek Smolicki has created microphones and recording systems that are. \n\n\n\nJoin Jacek for an indoor introduction to his specialized microphone technology\, then move outside for a walk to try out the microphones around the landscape and listen to the amplified sounds they create. \n\n\n\nParticipants will use headphones on the walk: you are welcome to bring your own headphones\, though we will provide some as well. Wired and over-the-ear are ideal: bluetooth will not work. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of the Walking Festival of Sound: visit www.wfos.net to learn more. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will include a walk on paved paths and occasional grass and foliage. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/nature-amplified-the-secret-sounds-of-trees/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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SUMMARY:Nature Amplified: The Secret Sounds of Trees
DESCRIPTION:This program was rescheduled from April 19 due to rain.  \n\n\n\nThis is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nIf our ears were 100 times more powerful than they are\, we would be able to hear the sounds produced by trees themselves: water moving through the trunks and branches\, the creak of the wood in the wind\, and small critters moving around in the wood or the canopy. We would even be able to hear how plants receive and respond to sound waves produced by other beings. Our ears are not this powerful\, but artist\, researcher\, and Harvard Graduate School of Design fellow Jacek Smolicki has created microphones and recording systems that are. \n\n\n\nJoin Jacek for an indoor introduction to his specialized microphone technology\, then move outside for a walk to try out the microphones around the landscape and listen to the amplified sounds they create. \n\n\n\nParticipants will use headphones on the walk: you are welcome to bring your own headphones\, though we will provide some as well. Wired and over-the-ear are ideal: bluetooth will not work. \n\n\n\nThis program is part of the Walking Festival of Sound: visit www.wfos.net to learn more. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will include a walk on paved paths and occasional grass and foliage. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/nature-amplified-the-secret-sounds-of-trees-2/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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SUMMARY:Around the World in 18 Trees
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nThe Arboretum collections hail from over 60 countries\, from Turkey and Morocco to Bhutan and Japan. Join Keeper of the Living Collections Michael Dosmann for a walk across the landscape and discover trees and shrubs from around the world. Along the way\, you will learn about our collecting expeditions\, what parts of the world we can and cannot collect from\, and how the Arboretum uses microclimates and management techniques to grow plants from a wide range of countries. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Participants may need to navigate mulch paths\, gravel paths\, and off-path terrain. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/around-the-world-in-18-trees-2/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossoms in Bloom: Music Inspired by Nature
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the cherry blossoms for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating this beautiful collection in peak bloom. Chloe DeSteno and Ariana Mascari\, graduate students at the New England Conservatory\, have assembled a collection of musical pieces about the cherries\, their cultural and historical impact\, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed for the Arboretum’s cherry collection itself. The concert will feature a chamber ensemble playing genres from Renaissance to jazz\, all rooted in classical music. \n\n\n\nSeating will be on the grass. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chair to sit on if desired\, as chairs will not be provided. \n\n\n\nWe are limiting registration in order to ensure all attendees can see and hear the performers. \n\n\n\nRain date: April 26\, 3:00-4:00pm. Registrants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather\, and will be notified by phone if a program must be rescheduled with less than 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Bradley Rosaceous Collection lawn is flat and close to the main road\, which is just inside the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate. \n\n\n\nAudience: This performance is appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/cherry-blossoms-in-bloom-music-inspired-by-nature/
LOCATION:Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000
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SUMMARY:Early Spring Blooms Tour
DESCRIPTION:At the end of April\, flowers are just starting to emerge from the trees and shrubs of the Arboretum: cherry trees\, dogwood\, redbuds\, and magnolias are all blooming this time of year. Join Arboretum docent Paul Eldrenkamp to see\, smell\, and learn about these early spring blooms!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/early-spring-blooms-tour/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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SUMMARY:Patterns in Plants: Spirals\, Branching\, and More
DESCRIPTION:Discover the patterns that shape the plant world in this hands-on art program\, from spirals that follow the fibonacci sequence to branching that creates infinite fractals. After a brief crash course on the math and science behind these patterns with instructor Rachel Mirus\, you will move into creative\, art-based activities to explore these patterns further and start creating some of your own. \n\n\n\nThis is a outdoor walking program in the Arboretum landscape. Please bring a sketchbook\, pen or pencil\, eraser\, and any other art supplies you would like to work with. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Participants may need to navigate mulch paths\, gravel\, off-path terrain\, and gentle to moderate slopes. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards ages 16 and up. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/patterns-in-plants-spirals-branching-and-more/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Horticulture and Botany,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:Olmsted and the Arnold Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Frederick Law Olmsted\, considered the father of landscape architecture\, designed some 500 public spaces in North America. The Arnold Arboretum is the only arboretum he designed\, a National Historic Landmark\, and a model for others around the world. Docent Bill Beizer\, will identify the elements of the Arboretum that best reflect Olmsted’s philosophy and approach to landscape design.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/olmsted-and-the-arnold-arboretum-2/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:Soundscapes of the Arboretum: A Drop-in Event
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Hunnewell lawn to experience the sounds of the Arboretum in a new way. Work with a birder to learn how to identify birds from their unique calls\, listen to the sounds of a tree or soil amplified through specially designed microphones\, participate in a “listening launchpad” activity to find sounds around the Arboretum landscape\, engage in conversation prompts about the sounds of the landscape\, and enjoy a guided soundscape meditation. \n\n\n\nMeditations will take place from 9:30–9:45am and 10:30–10:45am. Space is limited and signups will be first-come-first-serve at the event. The location will be a short walk from the rest of the event\, up a moderate slope.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required for this program. \n\n\n\nJacek Smolicki is a sound artist and researcher with the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Amanda McCluskey and Isabella Febbroriello are recent MassArt graduates with degrees from the Studio for Interrelated Media. They contribute to outreach for Sound Travels\, an educational research project about sound and learning in informal environments. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This event takes place on flat mowed grass just off the main road. \n\n\n\nAudience: This event is appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nInclement weather policy: This program will be cancelled or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather and this page will be updated to reflect the change. If the forecast looks poor\, please check this page to determine the event’s status. 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/soundscapes-of-the-arboretum-a-drop-in-event/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lawn\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Horticulture and Botany,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a birdwatching tour in the Arboretum’s landscape with docent and birder Donna Sullivan. This two-hour tour is suitable for adult beginners as well as more experienced birders.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birding-walk-5/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tours,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T164500
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SUMMARY:Tree Mob: Cherry Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nThe cherry trees are blooming at the Arboretum! Join Horticulturist Rachel Lawlor to learn about cherry trees’ history and cultural ties\, the cultivars the Arboretum has introduced\, how to identify cherry species and how to care for them in your own yard. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The program takes place on flat paved roads and mowed grass\, and involves a small amount of walking. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/tree-mob-cherry-blossoms/
LOCATION:Forest Hills Gate\, Forest Hills Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Tree Mob
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Japanese culture amongst the Arboretum’s beautiful cherry blossoms with taiko drumming\, traditional Japanese dance\, Japanese games and calligraphy\, family activities\, and the inside scoop on the Arboretum’s own cherry collection. \n\n\n\nPerformance schedule: \n\n\n\n\n1:45-2:00pm: Traditional Japanese dance by the Showa Boston Institute\n\n\n\n2:00-3:00pm: Taiko Drumming with Odaiko New England\n\n\n\n\nPublic parking is available on Arborway\, but parking can be tight at larger events like this. Please allow yourself extra time to park or consider using other modes of transportation. If Arborway is full\, there may be parking on the small side street that runs parallel to Arborway on the other side from the Arboretum. \n\n\n\nThe event takes place on the grass\, so please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. \n\n\n\nRain plan: This event will run rain or shine\, but the performances will be canceled in the event of rain. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will take place on mowed grass in the Bradley Rosaceous Collection. \n\n\n\nAudience: This event is appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required but helps us plan and allows us to communicate any changes due to weather\, etc. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/cherry-blossom-celebration/
LOCATION:Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Event,Horticulture and Botany
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SUMMARY:Explorers Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Explorers Garden rests in a microclimate just below the summit of Bussey Hill. This nearly five-acre site provides ideal growing conditions for many species that have been challenging to grow in less protected areas of the Arboretum. As such\, it has proven to be a perfect testing ground for plants collected in the expeditions of E. H. Wilson in the early 1900s to the NACPEC  (North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium) expeditions of our own time. Join docent Marie Herbert for a guided tour to learn more about some of the plants showcased in this special collection and to hear stories of the plant exploration expeditions that brought them to the Arboretum. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This tour will include paved roads and woodchip paths. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed toe walking shoes. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nWeather Policy: Tours may be canceled in cases of the following weather conditions: severe wind\, snow\, ice\, thunder or lightning events; temperatures over 90 degrees; temperatures below 20 degrees; or other weather events at the discretion of Arboretum staff. In the case of cancelation\, you will be contacted by Arboretum staff no later than 2 hours before the start of the event. If you have questions about the status of a program\, please email or call the Visitor Center at (617) 384-5209 between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/explorers-garden-tour-2/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T080000
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn more about the feathered friends you see and hear on a walk through the Arnold Arboretum? If so\, please join birders and volunteers TJ and Allison for a leisurely 90-minute bird watching walk. We will cover a variety of habitats and focus on the changes that seasonal migration brings to our resident birds\, so come back often to keep up with the seasons! No homework is required\, but binoculars are helpful for spotting in the trees. We’re looking forward to birding with you!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birding-at-the-arboretum-9/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tours,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T190218Z
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SUMMARY:Magnolias in Bloom: Music Inspired by Nature
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the magnolias for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating this beautiful collection in peak bloom. Chloe DeSteno and Ariana Mascari\, graduate students at the New England Conservatory\, have assembled a collection of musical pieces about the magnolias\, their cultural and historical impact\, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed for the Arboretum’s magnolia collection itself. The concert will feature a chamber ensemble playing genres from Renaissance to jazz\, all rooted in classical music. \n\n\n\nSeating will be on the grass. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chair to sit on if desired\, as chairs will not be provided. \n\n\n\nWe are limiting registration in order to ensure all attendees can see and hear the performers. \n\n\n\nRain date: April 12\, 3:00-4:00pm. Registrants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather\, and will be notified by phone if a program must be rescheduled with less than 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell lawn is flat and just off the main road\, which is just inside the Arboretum’s main entrance at Arborway Gate. \n\n\n\nAudience: This performance is appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/magnolias-in-bloom-music-inspired-by-nature/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lawn\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T164500
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SUMMARY:Tree Mob: Forsythia
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nThe Arboretum’s Forsythia collection is not only a beautiful display of yellow every spring\, but it is also one of the most significant of its kind on the planet. Such is its importance that it is one of the eight Nationally Accredited Collections at the Arnold Arboretum. Some of these accessions were collected from the wild in Asia (including North Korea) while others are cultivars introduced by Arboretum scientists and others to improve the ornamental merits of the genus. Join Keeper of the Living Collections Michael Dosmann on a stroll to learn more about Forsythia and some of the storied plants that grow here. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program is on paved roads and mowed grass. Participants will need to navigate some moderate slopes. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/tree-mob-forsythia/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Tree Mob
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups\, we will read a nature inspired story\, do a craft/activity\, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. Each week’s theme is inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum.  \n\n\n\nThis program will primarily take place in the landscape. (Geared toward ages 3-5).  \n\n\n\nPlease select tickets below for the number of adults attending and the number of children participating in the program. Ticket sales close two hours before the start of the program. Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/little-explorers-14/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T164500
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SUMMARY:Tree Mob: Pussy Willow
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nThe pussy willows on Meadow Road are blooming\, with brilliant red and yellow flowers emerging from the classic fuzzy buds. Join Manager of Horticulture Rachel Brinkman for a Tree Mob celebrating this unique plant. \n\n\n\nWe will meet in front of the Hunnewell Building. Latecomers should walk a few minutes down Meadow Road; the pussy willows are just past the start of Linden Path. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program is on flat\, paved roads. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/tree-mob-pussy-willow/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Tree Mob
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T151500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T153903Z
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SUMMARY:'Asunder' and the California Wildfires
DESCRIPTION:The devastating wildfires in California over the past several years have left the landscape starkly and in many cases permanently changed. Billie Mandle\, Photography professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, and Karen Haas\, Curator of Photography at the MFA\, come together to talk about Billie’s new photography book ‘Asunder\,’ made up of stark and haunting photos of the aftermath of the 2020 Glass Fire in Northern California. They will be joined by Director of the Harvard Forest Jonathan Thompson who will share his research on how the wildfires have changed the very makeup of California forests\, from mature trees to landscapes dominated by chaparral. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this unique panel talk that mixes science and art to look at some of the most devastating natural disasters of the past decade. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/asunder-and-the-california-wildfires/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Horticulture and Botany,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T153854Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of mushrooms hide beneath the Arboretum’s canopies\, silently blossoming into unique forms then withering away again just as quickly. Join local mushroom enthusiast Maria Pinto to search for these fascinating organisms on the Arboretum grounds\, both edible and poisonous alike. Along the way you will learn what mushrooms to look for in different habitats and seasons\, how they move through ecosystems\, and what the Arboretum’s unique collections affect what mushrooms you might find here. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Participants will need to navigate woodchip\, gravel\, and dirt paths\, and climb moderate hills (Hemlock Hill\, specifically). \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/mushroom-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000
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SUMMARY:Research Spotlight: Building with Fungi
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nFungi are known for their decomposing properties\, but did you know that also make great building components? Dehydrated fungal mycelium is waterproof\, fire retardant\, insulating\, and sound absorbing\, and GSD post-doc Noam Attias is on the hunt for new species of fungi in the Arboretum to create the next generation of eco-materials. Join Noam for a walk in the landscape highlighting her work and learn about the Arboretum fungi she is exploring. \n\n\n\nNoam Attias is an Experimental Post-doctoral fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Participants may need to navigate mulch\, gravel\, and off-path terrain. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/research-spotlight-building-with-fungi/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a birdwatching tour in the Arboretum’s landscape with docent and birder Donna Sullivan. This two-hour tour is suitable for adult beginners as well as more experienced birders.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birding-walk-4/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tours,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260323T145623Z
CREATED:20260323T145620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145623Z
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SUMMARY:Witch Hazel Walk
DESCRIPTION:Did you know flowers can be found at the Arboretum even in the depths of winter? Witch-hazels bloom in vibrant oranges\, reds\, and yellows across the landscape\, giving a beautiful pop of color amidst the winter greys and whites. Join us on a tour of this collection and be ready to step off the path to admire the native witch-hazels\, as well as those from China and Japan. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers slightly over 1 mile in distance over terrain of asphalt\, crushed granite\, and mulch. Please be sure to dress for the weather and wear comfortable\, closed toe footwear you don’t mind getting dirty. Water fountains are turned off for the season\, so please bring your own water. \n\n\n\nTicket sales close 2 hours before the event. Visitors are welcome to walk up and join the tour. Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/witch-hazel-walk-3/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260206T190300Z
CREATED:20260206T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T190300Z
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups\, we will read a nature inspired story\, do a craft/activity\, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. Each week’s theme is inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum. This program will primarily take place in the landscape. (Geared toward ages 3-5)
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/little-explorers-13/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260226T153841Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T153841Z
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SUMMARY:The Architecture of Trees
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nIn winter\, when all the leaves have fallen\, the stark and beautiful forms of the bare trees suddenly come into focus. It becomes clear that not all tree forms are alike: some trees are cone-shaped\, some round\, some have steep branch angles\, others have branches that stick straight out from the trunk. Join Director of Horticulture and Landscape Rodney Eason for a walk to explore tree architecture at the Arboretum and learn how to use tree form to help identify trees in the winter\, and how the different forms help or harm the trees throughout their lives. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program may involve walking over mulch and gravel paths\, grass\, and off-path terrain. Participants will need to navigate Valley Road\, which is a moderate hill. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement 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 (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/the-architecture-of-trees/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T113000
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SUMMARY:Plant Selection for the Modern Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nAs temperatures begin to climb back up for the spring season\, many of us are thinking about our yards and gardens. Do we want to plant something new? What kind of tree or shrub might work well in our space? Join Assistant Curator Miles Sax for a class on plant selection and learn how to choose the right trees and shrubs for specific spaces\, microclimates\, aesthetic desires\, and management goals. This will be an indoor class in the Hunnewell Lecture Hall. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/plant-selection-for-the-modern-landscape/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Horticulture and Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260319T193806Z
CREATED:20260319T193804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193806Z
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SUMMARY:Witch Hazel Walk
DESCRIPTION:Did you know flowers can be found at the Arboretum even in the depths of winter? Witch-hazels bloom in vibrant oranges\, reds\, and yellows across the landscape\, giving a beautiful pop of color amidst the winter greys and whites. Join us on a tour of this collection and be ready to step off the path to admire the native witch-hazels\, as well as those from China and Japan.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/witch-hazel-walk-2/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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SUMMARY:Witch Hazel Walk
DESCRIPTION:Did you know flowers can be found at the Arboretum even in the depths of winter? Witch-hazels bloom in vibrant oranges\, reds\, and yellows across the landscape\, giving a beautiful pop of color amidst the winter greys and whites. Join us on a tour of this collection and be ready to step off the path to admire the native witch-hazels\, as well as those from China and Japan.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/witch-hazel-walk/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups\, we will read a nature inspired story\, do a craft/activity\, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. Each week’s theme is inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum. This program will primarily take place in the landscape. (Geared toward ages 3-5)
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/little-explorers-12/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T123000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wellness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a brisk walk this winter and stay healthy and connected to the Arboretum at a time when the landscape is pared down to its beautiful bones. Join docent Carol Kuo for a 90-minute walk that is similar to a guided tour\, but with a slightly faster pace and fewer stops\, to keep your feet warm and your blood pumping! Please dress appropriately for the weather including sturdy footwear. Each walk will cover a different part of the Arboretum\, depending on weather and seasonal features.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/winter-wellness-walk/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T093000
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn more about the feathered friends you see and hear on a walk through the Arnold Arboretum? If so\, please join birders and volunteers TJ and Allison for a leisurely 90-minute bird watching walk. We will cover a variety of habitats and focus on the changes that seasonal migration brings to our resident birds\, so come back often to keep up with the seasons! No homework is required\, but binoculars are helpful for spotting in the trees. We’re looking forward to birding with you!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birding-at-the-arboretum-10/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tours,Wildlife
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