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SUMMARY:Meditation in the Collections for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:*This program has been cancelled due to rain.* \n\n\n\nImmersing ourselves in nature has the power to calm our nervous system and tap into a greater sense of connection with the world around us. Please join Age Strong and the Arnold Arboretum for a guided nature meditation session in the jewel of Boston’s Emerald Necklace. This program will be guided by Bob Linscott\, a certified nature meditation instructor. Participants will also learn some simple mindfulness practices they can use anytime they are outside.  \n\n\n\nThis program takes place in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden\, but we will gather in front of the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway and take a van to the Leventritt. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This is a stationary\, seated program. Chairs will be provided\, and a van will be available to shuttle people from the Hunnewell Building to the meditation location in the Shrub and Vine Garden. The van is not wheelchair accessible. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/meditation-in-the-collections-for-older-adults/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation in the Collections for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:*This program has been cancelled due to rain.* \n\n\n\nImmersing ourselves in nature has the power to calm our nervous system and tap into a greater sense of connection with the world around us. Please join Age Strong and the Arnold Arboretum for a guided nature meditation session in the jewel of Boston’s Emerald Necklace. This program will be guided by Bob Linscott\, a certified nature meditation instructor. Participants will also learn some simple mindfulness practices they can use anytime they are outside.  \n\n\n\nThis program takes place in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden\, but we will gather in front of the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway and take a van to the Leventritt. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This is a stationary\, seated program. Chairs will be provided\, and a van will be available to shuttle people from the Hunnewell Building to the meditation location in the Shrub and Vine Garden. The van is not wheelchair accessible. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/meditation-in-the-collections-for-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Cyanotypes: A Drop-In Program
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Hunnewell Lawn while supplies last to create beautiful nature-based cyanotype prints. Participants will arrange flowers\, leaves\, and seeds and expose them in sunlight to create a deep blue print with bright\, ghost-white silhouettes. \n\n\n\nThis is a drop-in program so there is no need to register\, just stop by and get creative! \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This is a stationary program on the Hunnewell lawn\, which is a flat grassy area. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nInclement weather policy: This program will be rescheduled in the event of rain or heavy clouds (which interfere with the cyanotypes’ reactivity to the sun). Rescheduling decisions will be made at least one day in advance of the program and will be posted on this event page: please check this page for updates.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/make-your-own-cyanotypes-a-drop-in-program/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lawn\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T100000
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SUMMARY:East Meets West: Parallel Plants Across Hemispheres
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join! \n\n\n\nOver 90% of the Arboretum’s wild-collected plants came from either eastern Asia or eastern North America. These include several closely related species that grow in entirely different hemispheres\, including species of maples\, viburnums\, hydrangea\, and more. Join Keeper of the Living Collections Michael Dosmann to learn about some of these plants’ evolutionary histories\, morphological similarities (and differences)\, horticultural merits\, and how they were introduced into cultivation and to the Arboretum specifically. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This walking program will cover mulch and gravel paths as well as 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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/east-meets-west-parallel-plants-across-hemispheres/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany
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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 24 hours 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 than 24 hours’ 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/mushroom-hunt/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000
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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\, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. The weekly themes are inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum. This program is led by the Manager of Youth Education Katie Fox and Outdoor Educator Ana Maria Caballero. \n\n\n\nPlease note that registration is not required\, but strongly encouraged. Add one ticket per adult and one ticket per child attending. \n\n\n\n10:00–11:00am on select Wednesdays. Summer dates are below: \n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAudience: Geared towards children ages three to five accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nLocation: This program will meet outside the Hunnewell Building unless rainging and then it will meet inside the Hunnewell Lecture Hall. Please dress appropriately for the weather. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather: This program runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather\, those that have registered will be notified via email about the cancellation. Uncertain about the weather and if we are running the program? Email us at childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/little-explorers/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000
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SUMMARY:The Cosmic Tree: A Universal Symbol of Life: Flowering Trees
DESCRIPTION:Cosmologies are ways of understanding the nature of the universe\, of experiencing the world in all its variations including the visible and the invisible. Over millennia trees have served as the mythological archetype of the world’s axis (axis mundi)\, the pole through the earth’s center which connects the worlds above and below. Within a cosmic-magical model of the world  (imago mundi)\, trees also evolved in various cultures to possess innate spiritual powers or as conduits for communication with the holy or sacred. \n\n\n\nDuring this tour we will discuss angiosperms\, the largest and most diverse group in the plant kingdom. All flowering trees are angiosperms\, but not all angiosperms reproduce in the same way\, so you may not see blooms and flowers but plenty of leaves. Docent Katrina Scott will lead this interactive tour with stops for moments to reflect on specific trees and the stories associated with them. Were they revered or feared?  A home for deities or tricksters?  We will begin at the Center Street Gate starting at Jack Dawson’s shagbark hickory (1883) then head up Oak Path to Beech Path ending at Bussey Hill Road after visiting the ash trees of Norse mythology (Yggdrasil.). \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This walk will include woodchip and gravel paths. Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes and bring a cloth/towel/mat for sitting/lying down. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nWeather Policy: Tours will be canceled in cases of the following weather conditions: severe wind\, snow\, ice\, thunder or lightning events; temperatures over 90 degrees; and temperatures below 20 degrees. Tours may be canceled due to 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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/the-cosmic-tree-a-universal-symbol-of-life-flowering-trees/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Other Tours
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SUMMARY:Bees and Beyond: Pollinators at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join pollinator expert Nicole Bell for a walk through the Arboretum’s meadows to find bees and other pollinators in their natural habitat. Nicole will use a sweep net to find and catch bees in the landscape so participants can see them up close\, while we talk about the most common bees found in Massachusetts\, where they live and what they eat\, and the importance of places like the Arboretum for pollinator conservation. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program involves walking over mowed grass and other uneven terrain. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/bees-and-beyond-pollinators-at-the-arboretum/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Charles Sprague Sargent and the American Forest
DESCRIPTION:Many are aware of Charles Sprague Sargent’s role as first director of the Arnold Arboretum\, establishing it as the world-renowned institution it is today. Far fewer are familiar with the deep influence he had over how Americans have come to think about forests\, forestry\, and wilderness. Docent Paul Eldrenkamp will lead a tour that explores the history of the idea of the forest in America- and how Sargent helped shape that idea. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This walk will include paved roads and woodchip and gravel paths.  \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; and temperatures below 20 degrees or due to 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/charles-sprague-sargent-and-the-american-forest/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Other Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
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SUMMARY:Meditation in the Collections
DESCRIPTION:Unwind with a nature meditation and sound bath under the shade of the oak collection. Facilitator Bob Linscott will guide the group through one hour of mindfulness and meditative soundscapes designed to help you de-stress and connect with the natural world. \n\n\n\nBob Linscott is a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher at Brown University and Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Memorial Health Care. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program involves a few minutes walk over a mulch path to reach the meditation location. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/meditation-in-the-collections/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: The Dana Greenhouses
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join!Almost all of the plants in the Arboretum begin their lives in the Dana Greenhouses. Join greenhouse staff for a behind-the-scenes look of the greenhouse growing process\, from seed to sprout to seedling to tree.Accessibility: This program takes place mostly on level ground in and around the greenhouses\, though participants will need to ascend one moderately sloped gravel path at the beginning. This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to narrow passageways within the greenhouses.Audience: This members-only 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 (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/behind-the-scenes-the-dana-greenhouses/
LOCATION:Leventritt Pavilion\, Leventritt Pavilion\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T190000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Tai chi is a Chinese martial art known for its slow\, intentional movements which act as a form of moving meditation for practitioners. Join International Tai Chi Gold Medalist and referee Hongsheng Jin for this one-hour tai chi class\, appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike. The class will begin with breathwork and stretching\, continue with a moving meditation and a walk practice\, and conclude with a formal tai chi practice. \n\n\n\nThis program takes place in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden\, which is a 10-minute walk from the closest parking on Arborway. The most direct route from Arborway involves walking over the crushed-stone Linden Path. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program takes place on flat\, mowed lawn. The instructor can adjust her instruction to meet people’s individual needs\, including accommodating disability or injury. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is appropriate for ages 12+. \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/tai-chi-at-the-arboretum-2/
LOCATION:Leventritt Shrub & Vine Garden\, Leventritt Shrub & Vine Garden\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Morning Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This walk will be fast-paced\, energetic\, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history\, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise! Bring good walking shoes\, water\, and walking poles if desired. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program is fast paced and will include walking over hills and rough terrain. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is appropriate for all audiences. \n\n\n\nWeather Policy: Tours will be canceled in cases of the following weather conditions: severe wind\, snow\, ice\, thunder or lightning events; temperatures over 90 degrees; and temperatures below 20 degrees. Tours may be canceled due to 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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/morning-fitness-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:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T110000
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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\, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. The weekly themes are inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum. This program is led by the Manager of Youth Education Katie Fox and Outdoor Educator Ana Maria Caballero. \n\n\n\nPlease note that registration is not required\, but strongly encouraged. Add one ticket per adult and one ticket per child attending. \n\n\n\n10:00–11:00am on select Wednesdays. Summer dates are below: \n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAudience: Geared towards children ages three to five accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nLocation: This program will meet outside the Hunnewell Building unless rainging and then it will meet inside the Hunnewell Lecture Hall. Please dress appropriately for the weather. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather: This program runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather\, those that have registered will be notified via email about the cancellation. Uncertain about the weather and if we are running the program? Email us at childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/little-explorers-2/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Horticulture and Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
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SUMMARY:Grapevines of the Leventritt
DESCRIPTION:The Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden contains over a dozen grapevines\, many of which have rich histories in plant breeding and winemaking. Join winemaker and author J. Stephen Casscles for a walk through Leventritt and explore these diverse grape species\, their long histories in grape breeding\, and their contributions to sustainable agriculture. The group will gather in front of the Hunnewell Building and then walk the 10 minutes to the Leventritt Garden. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The group will walk over crushed stone and mowed grass. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/grapevines-of-the-leventritt/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T093000
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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. Sign up early to receive updates and some helpful materials by email. We’re looking forward to birding with you!Accessibility: This 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.Audience: This program is geared towards adults.Inclement weather policy: Tours may be canceled in cases of the following weather conditions: severe wind\, snow\, ice\, thunder or lightning events; temperatures over 90 degrees; and temperatures below 20 degrees. Tours may be canceled due to 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/birding-at-the-arboretum/
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:20250806T100000
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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\, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. The weekly themes are inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum. This program is led by the Manager of Youth Education Katie Fox and Outdoor Educator Ana Maria Caballero. \n\n\n\nPlease note that registration is not required\, but strongly encouraged. Add one ticket per adult and one ticket per child attending. \n\n\n\n10:00–11:00am on select Wednesdays. Summer dates are below: \n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAudience: Geared towards children ages three to five accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nLocation: This program will meet outside the Hunnewell Building unless rainging and then it will meet inside the Hunnewell Lecture Hall. Please dress appropriately for the weather. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather: This program runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather\, those that have registered will be notified via email about the cancellation. Uncertain about the weather and if we are running the program? Email us at childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/little-explorers-3/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Horticulture and Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T194500
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SUMMARY:The Buzz About Bats
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets\, the bats come out! Join Arboretum Horticulturist Brendan Keegan and Matt Kamm\, Associate Director of Field Conservation at Zoo New England\, for a Bat Walk in the Conifer Collection\, using specialized microphones to listen for and identify bat species in the landscape. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will involve walking in the dark over pavement and woodchip paths. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/the-buzz-about-bats-2/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T113000
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SUMMARY:Beeches Up Close
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join! \n\n\n\nThe stately beeches of the Arboretum used to tower over other trees–and some still do–but pests\, diseases\, and other pathogens have taken their toll in recent years. Join Arborist Delia Mahoney for a walk in the beech collection and learn about the challenges these trees have faced\, what the Arboretum is doing in response\, and what the collection looked like in years past. \n\n\n\nThis program meets at South Street Gate\, but please note that there is no parking at this gate: the closest parking is on Flora Way\, which is a 10-minute walk from South Street Gate. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The beech collection is located on a relatively steep hill\, so participants should expect to do some moderate climbing. Terrain includes woodchip and gravel paths. \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/beeches-up-close/
LOCATION:South Street Gate\, South Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T200000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Tai chi is a Chinese martial art known for its slow\, intentional movements which act as a form of moving meditation for practitioners. Join International Tai Chi Gold Medalist and referee Hongsheng Jin for this one-hour tai chi class\, appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike. The class will begin with breathwork and stretching\, continue with a moving meditation and a walk practice\, and conclude with a formal tai chi practice. \n\n\n\nThis program takes place in the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden\, which is a 10-minute walk from the closest parking on Arborway. The most direct route from Arborway involves walking over the crushed-stone Linden Path. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program takes place on flat\, mowed lawn. The instructor can adjust her instruction to meet people’s individual needs\, including accommodating disability or injury. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is appropriate for ages 12+. \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/tai-chi-at-the-arboretum/
LOCATION:Leventritt Shrub & Vine Garden\, Leventritt Shrub & Vine Garden\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T203000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Walking Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Take in the sights and sounds of the arboretum under the light of a full moon. Facilitator Bob Linscott will lead the group through mindfulness in nature practices and a meditative sound bath as we meander along the paved road to our final nighttime viewing location on top of Bussey Hill. \n\n\n\nFacilitator Bob Linscott is a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher at Brown University and Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Memorial Health Care. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will take place entirely on paved roads. We will ascend some moderate hills. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/full-moon-walking-meditation/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T140000
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SUMMARY:Plankton Painting
DESCRIPTION:In this experimental photography workshop led by local artist and scientist Jess Holz\, participants create ‘paintings’ using microscopic plankton collected from the Arboretum’s ponds. Participants use a microscope in combination with software which creates video akin to timelapse photography- acting at the decisive moment\, participants snap photos of the trails created by these microscopic creatures. Participants will learn basic identification of microscopic pond life while getting a fascinating glimpse into their dynamic behavior\, such as the helical paths of flagellates and the water currents generated by rotifers as they feed. \n\n\n\nThis program takes place entirely in the Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, though participants are encouraged to visit the Ponds afterward to see where the plankton from their paintings came from! \n\n\n\nSee examples of previous plankton paintings at https://jessholz.com/plankton-painting/. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The lecture hall is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is most appropriate for participants age 13+. \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/plankton-painting/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T144243Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Rose Garden
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join! \n\n\n\nJoin Linda Wells\, “The Wellness Warrior\,” for a monthly yoga series in the rose garden throughout the summer. This is an inclusive\, adaptable practice outdoors for everyone regardless of age\, size\, shape\, and abilities. Please bring your own yoga mat. \n\n\n\nSessions take place on June 22\, July 20\, and August 10\, from 5:00-6:00pm. \n\n\n\nLinda Wells is certified to teach yoga at the 500-hour level. She holds multiple training certificates\, including Trauma-informed yoga for youth and teens\, Accessible Yoga for people with disabilities\, living with chronic pain\, and larger bodies. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nInclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least 24 hours 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 than 24 hours’ 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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/yoga-in-the-rose-garden/
LOCATION:Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T103000
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SUMMARY:Morning Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This walk will be fast-paced\, energetic\, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history\, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise! Bring good walking shoes\, water\, and walking poles if desired. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program is fast paced and will include walking over hills and rough terrain. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is appropriate for all audiences. \n\n\n\nWeather Policy: Tours will be canceled in cases of the following weather conditions: severe wind\, snow\, ice\, thunder or lightning events; temperatures over 90 degrees; and temperatures below 20 degrees. Tours may be canceled due to 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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/morning-fitness-walk-2/
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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SUMMARY:Research Spotlight: Native Caterpillars and Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:Can native caterpillars help control our non-native\, invasive plants? That’s what researcher Michael LaScaleia is trying to figure out through his research at the Arboretum. Join us for a Research Spotlight program to learn about Michael’s research and search for some of these caterpillars in the landscape. This walk will include some boggy areas\, so waterproof shoes are recommended! \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will include mulch or gravel paths\, grassy areas\, and off-path terrain. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is appropriate for all ages. \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/research-spotlight-native-caterpillars-and-invasive-plants/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research,Walk,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:The Cosmic Tree: A Universal Symbol of Life: Flowering Trees
DESCRIPTION:Cosmologies are ways of understanding the nature of the universe\, of experiencing the world in all its variations including the visible and the invisible. Over millennia trees have served as the mythological archetype of the world’s axis (axis mundi)\, the pole through the earth’s center which connects the worlds above and below. Within a cosmic-magical model of the world  (imago mundi)\, trees also evolved in various cultures to possess innate spiritual powers or as conduits for communication with the holy or sacred. \n\n\n\nDuring this tour we will discuss angiosperms\, the largest and most diverse group in the plant kingdom. All flowering trees are angiosperms\, but not all angiosperms reproduce in the same way\, so you may not see blooms and flowers but plenty of leaves. Docent Katrina Scott will lead this interactive tour with stops for moments to reflect on specific trees and the stories associated with them. Were they revered or feared?  A home for deities or tricksters?  We will begin at the Center Street Gate starting at Jack Dawson’s shagbark hickory (1883) then head up Oak Path to Beech Path ending at Bussey Hill Road after visiting the ash trees of Norse mythology (Yggdrasil.). \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This walk will include woodchip and gravel paths. Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes and bring a cloth/towel/mat for sitting/lying down. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nWeather Policy: Tours will be canceled in cases of the following weather conditions: severe wind\, snow\, ice\, thunder or lightning events; temperatures over 90 degrees; and temperatures below 20 degrees. Tours may be canceled due to 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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/the-cosmic-tree-a-universal-symbol-of-life-flowering-trees-2/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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SUMMARY:Poisonous Plants
DESCRIPTION:Hidden among the beautiful flowers and innocent-looking shrubs of the Arboretum are some of the world’s most sinister poisons. White snakeroot\, yew and even the beloved rhododendron are all filled to the brim with toxins that have both enticed and tormented people for generations. Join Manager of Adult Programming and Events Sarah Nechamen for a walk to learn about these poisonous plants\, the chemicals they contain\, and the strange histories they carry with them. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program includes so moderate hills\, gravel paths\, and off-path terrain. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/poisonous-plants/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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SUMMARY:Plant-Based Fabric Dyeing
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join! \n\n\n\nMany of the plants grown at the Arboretum have been used as natural dyes for centuries: goldenrod for yellow\, stinging nettle for green\, madder or bloodroot for pink. Join fiber artist Maggie Ruth Haaland for a workshop to learn about and practice some of these natural dyeing methods. After a short introduction\, the class will embark on a walk to see and learn about the plants and the dyes they create; then participants will return to the Hunnewell Lecture Hall to try their own hands at dyeing\, using dye baths prepared by the instructor. Participants do not need to bring their own fabric or other materials\, and will go home with dyed fabric of their own. Participants may also get a chance to try their hand at eco-printing. \n\n\n\n*Important: This is a small-capacity class\, so please only sign up if you are sure you can attend\, and use the cancellation button on your confirmation email if your plans change. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program includes an outdoor walk over mulch and gravel paths\, pavement\, 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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/plant-based-fabric-dyeing/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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\, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. The weekly themes are inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum. This program is led by the Manager of Youth Education Katie Fox and Outdoor Educator Ana Maria Caballero. \n\n\n\nPlease note that registration is not required\, but strongly encouraged. Add one ticket per adult and one ticket per child attending. \n\n\n\n10:00–11:00am on select Wednesdays. Summer dates are below: \n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJuly 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAudience: Geared towards children ages three to five accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nLocation: This program will meet outside the Hunnewell Building unless rainging and then it will meet inside the Hunnewell Lecture Hall. Please dress appropriately for the weather. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather: This program runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather\, those that have registered will be notified via email about the cancellation. Uncertain about the weather and if we are running the program? Email us at childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/little-explorers-4/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Horticulture and Botany
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SUMMARY:The Buzz About Bats
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets\, the bats come out! Join Arboretum Horticulturist Brendan Keegan and Matt Kamm\, Associate Director of Field Conservation at Zoo New England\, for a Bat Walk in the Conifer Collection\, using specialized microphones to listen for and identify bat species in the landscape. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will involve walking in the dark over pavement and woodchip paths. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/the-buzz-about-bats/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife
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