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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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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: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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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:20260425T120000
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
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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:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T110000
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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\, weather permitting and is geared toward children 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-15/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Crabapples Up Close
DESCRIPTION:The Arnold is considered the “Mother Arboretum” for the modern crabapple\, with over 50 species and 91 cultivars represented throughout the landscape. Join Horticulturist Lindsay Davies for a tour of the flowering crabapples on Peters Hill as they reach peak bloom in late April and May\, and learn about the history and conservation of this fascinating collection. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The route will include paved roads\, mulched paths\, and mowed grass\, and may include a moderately steep climb to the top of Peters Hill. \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/crabapples-up-close/
LOCATION:Peters Hill Gate\, Peters Hill Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
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SUMMARY:Herbaceous Plant ID
DESCRIPTION:*This program was rescheduled from April 4. \n\n\n\nAs small\, herbaceous plants begin to pop out of the soil and carpet the landscape\, early spring is a great time to learn what some of these plants are and how to identify them. Join Manager of Adult Programming and Events Sarah Nechamen for a plant ID walk in the landscape and learn how to identify plants like chickweed\, creeping charlie\, and stinging nettle. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will traverse flat\, gravel 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. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/herbaceous-plant-id/
LOCATION:Washington Street Gate\, Washington Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nKeeping a nature journal can be a great way to record and enhance your explorations of nature. In this outdoor walking program\, participants will practice mindfully observing the natural world\, taking careful notes\, and creating beautiful sketches of their surroundings. Artist and educator Erica Beade will provide thoughtful prompts and artistic guidance along the way. All skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a notebook or writing pad and any art supplies you would like to use. We will also have some basic supplies available. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will involve a small amount of walking. Paths may include gravel\, mulch\, and off-path terrain. \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 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-journaling/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Walk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
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SUMMARY:Terapia de Bosque en Español: Escuchando a la Tierra
DESCRIPTION:La terapia de bosque\, también conocida como baño de bosque o shinrin-yoku\, es una práctica basada en evidencia que te invita a conectar con la naturaleza de una manera gentil\, curiosa y consciente. \n\n\n\nEsta serie de tres sesiones ofrece a la comunidad hispanohablante la oportunidad de experimentar el bosque como un maestro vivo. Puedes asistir a las tres sesiones como una serie completa\, o participar solo en una\, ya que cada sesión funciona de manera independiente. \n\n\n\n• Sesión 1: Escuchando a la Tierra• Sesión 2: El Corazón del Bosque• Sesión 3: Caminando con Gratitud \n\n\n\nEsta sesión\, Escuchando a la Tierra\, utiliza caminatas lentas\, conciencia de la respiración y escucha profunda para despertar nuestros sentidos y redescubrir nuestro lugar dentro de la red de la vida. \n\n\n\nQué esperar en una sesión de Terapia de Bosque: \n\n\n\n• Caminatas lentas y guiadas en entornos naturales\, que pueden incluir terreno irregular• Actividades sencillas para explorar y conectar con el entorno• Momentos de quietud para relajarse y reflexionar• Espacios seguros para la contemplación personal y la opción de compartir con el grupo(si así lo deseas)• Una ceremonia de té para cerrar la experiencia en conexión con otras personas \n\n\n\nNo se necesita experiencia previa ni habilidades especiales. \n\n\n\n*Por favor\, trae algo donde puedas sentarte y que puedas cargar fácilmente (por ejemplo\, una manta pequeña). \n\n\n\nProgramado para el 3 de mayo de 2026\, de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. Nos reuniremos en la entrada de Flora Way\, anteriormente llamada de la entrada de Bussey Street (ver mapa). \n\n\n\nEn caso de que el tiempo fuera inclemente\, se avisará a los participantes. Para más información\, llame al (617) 384-5209. \n\n\n\nAndrea Jaramillo (ella/elle) es una guía certificada bilingüe de terapia de bosque. Su enfoque está enriquecido por su experiencia como enfermera\, agricultora urbana y aprendiz de medicinas tradicionales de Centro y Sudamérica.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/terapia-de-bosque-en-espanol-escuchando-a-la-tierra/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T103000
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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-3/
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:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:Crabapples in Bloom: Music Inspired by Nature
DESCRIPTION:This concert was rescheduled from May 2 due to rain.  \n\n\n\nGather at Peters Hill Summit for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating the beautiful crabapple 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 crabapples and Peters Hill\, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed specifically for this part of the Arboretum. 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: May 3\, 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: Attendees will need to navigate a relatively steep slope up to Peters Hill Summit\, especially if they are entering through Peters Hill Gate. The paths are paved up until the top of the summit itself. \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/crabapples-in-bloom-music-inspired-by-nature/
LOCATION:Peters Hill Summit\, Peters Hill Summit\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T110000
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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\, weather permitting and is geared toward children 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-16/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T104500
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T184500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T154206Z
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour-2/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T123934Z
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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! \n\n\n\nThis walk takes place during the peak of Spring migration in Boston\, which means you have a great chance of seeing a higher number of birds and and different types of birds as they move through the area. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birding-at-the-arboretum-8/
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:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T104500
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour-3/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T114500
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour-4/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T124500
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour-5/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T153000
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SUMMARY:Trees that Shaped Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Paul Eldrenkamp for a visit to four groups of trees that each played a particularly significant role in shaping very different civilizations: Eastern White Pine\, Cedar of Lebanon\, Western Red Cedar\, and the five sacred trees of the Kiso Forest in Japan. \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 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/trees-that-shaped-civilization-3/
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:20260510T100000
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SUMMARY:Lilac Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned lilac collection with Lilac Sunday\, offering fun\, free explorations for the entire family. The event features ongoing tours of the Arboretum’s lilacs as well as art\, family activities\, and picnicking on this day only. Visitors may also enjoy a host of self-guided tours\, including a lilac tour\, via the Arboretum website and its Expeditions mobile guide. \n\n\n\nClick here to view an event map. \n\n\n\nMore information is available on our Lilac Sunday page. \n\n\n\nTransportation: Please plan to get to the Arboretum by foot\, bike\, or public transport. Parking is extremely limited on Lilac Sunday and we cannot guarantee all visitors a parking spot. \n\n\n\nAudience: This event is appropriate for all ages. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The lilacs are reachable by paved road and there will be wheelchairs available to borrow at major gates. The lilac collection itself is located on a moderate hill. \n\n\n\nInclement weather policy: Lilac Sunday will happen rain or shine\, unless the forecast calls for extreme weather that would make travel to and within the Arboretum unsafe. Registrants will be informed 24 hours in advance if the event needs to be cancelled or rescheduled due to extreme weather. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is not required but helps us with planning. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/lilac-sunday/
LOCATION:Lilac Collection\, Lilac Collection\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T100000
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour-6/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T110000
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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\, weather permitting and is geared toward children 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-17/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour-7/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:Lilac Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum throughout the month of May\, not only on Lilac Sunday! Join our enthusiastic docents on a 45-minute amble up the hill from the ponds to see the lilacs\, enjoy their scents\, and hear the stories of the many different lilacs in our collection. \n\n\n\nThis tour covers around a quarter mile in distance on asphalt roadways. The slope of the roadway near the collection is moderate. \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. Parking can be limited\, so please give yourself extra time to arrive. \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/lilac-collection-tour-8/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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