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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T104500
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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-13/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T104500
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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-9/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T184500
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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-10/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing in the Lilacs
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nSlow down and awaken your senses on a guided sensory experience set in the Arboretum’s beautiful lilac collection. Forest Bathing\, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku\, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses\, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug\, slow down and open our senses to notice more of our natural surroundings. All the prompts\, invitations\, sharing and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation. \n\n\n\nThis program meets at Forest Hills Gate. If you are driving\, you can park on Arborway before you reach Forest Hills Gate (see parking map). Take care not to pass the gate\, as there is no parking after the gate and it will be some time before you can turn around. \n\n\n\nInstructor Tam Willey (they/them) is a certified forest therapy guide\, trainer\, mentor and teacher with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and is the founder of “Toadstool Walks\,” a guiding practice based in Boston\, Massachusetts. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The group will walk slowly off the main pathways on uneven and grassy terrain. The group will ascend some moderate hills. \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/forest-bathing-in-the-lilacs/
LOCATION:Forest Hills Gate\, Forest Hills Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T104500
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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-11/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T184500
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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-12/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260327T152501Z
CREATED:20260212T151855Z
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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-6/
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:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T141731Z
CREATED:20260212T151908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T141731Z
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SUMMARY:Explorers Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Explorers Garden rests in a microclimate just below the summit of Bussey Hill. This nearly five-acre site provides ideal growing conditions for many species that have been challenging to grow in less protected areas of the Arboretum. As such\, it has proven to be a perfect testing ground for plants collected in the expeditions of E. H. Wilson in the early 1900s to the NACPEC  (North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium) expeditions of our own time. Join docent Marie Herbert for a guided tour to learn more about some of the plants showcased in this special collection and to hear stories of the plant exploration expeditions that brought them to the Arboretum. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This tour will include paved roads and woodchip paths. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed toe walking shoes. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nWeather Policy: Tours may be canceled in cases of the following weather conditions: severe wind\, snow\, ice\, thunder or lightning events; temperatures over 90 degrees; temperatures below 20 degrees; or other weather events at the discretion of Arboretum staff. In the case of cancelation\, you will be contacted by Arboretum staff no later than 2 hours before the start of the event. If you have questions about the status of a program\, please email or call the Visitor Center at (617) 384-5209 between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/explorers-garden-tour-3/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:Ask a Horticulturist - Lilacs
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the lilac collection to chat with the Horticulturist who manages the Arboretum’s beautiful lilac shrubs. Horticulturist Conor Guidarelli will be there from 2:00pm to 4:00pm answering questions about caring for lilacs\, the Arboretum’s lilac collection\, and what it’s like to be a horticulturist here. No registration is required\, just stop by! \n\n\n\nInclement weather policy: If this drop-in is cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather\, this page will be updated at least 24 hours in advance. 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/ask-a-horticulturist-lilacs/
LOCATION:Lilac Collection\, Lilac Collection\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153130Z
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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-7/
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:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T171614Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T154056Z
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SUMMARY:Birds Up Close by Lorna Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how a duck’s feathers repel water\, or how the structure of a bird’s bones enables them to fly? Materials Science professor Lorna Gibson has spent years researching the physics and math of how birds work. Join her for a talk on her new book\, Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores their Hidden Wonders and get a deep dive into the incredible world of birds. \n\n\n\nThis program is an indoor lecture in the Hunnewell Lecture Hall. Books will be available for sale at the end of the talk. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birds-up-close-by-lorna-gibson/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T184045Z
CREATED:20260421T184042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T184045Z
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SUMMARY:Conifer Collection Tour
DESCRIPTION:The conifer collection at the Arnold Arboretum is a magical place to visit at any time of the year\, as it is especially rich in history and diversity. Docent Cristina Squeff will lead participants through this collection explaining key identification features and sharing relevant stories about individual trees. 
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/conifer-collection-tour-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:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T175206Z
CREATED:20260227T202344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T175206Z
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SUMMARY:"When Trees Testify" by Beronda Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Join plant biologist and author Beronda Montgomery for a discussion of her new book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History\, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Montgomery explores the way that eight trees and shrubs testify to the experience of black Americans\, from sycamores that acted as landmarks for those trying to escape slavery\, to pecan propagation spearheaded by an enslaved African woman\, to the traditional medicinal uses of willow bark in black communities. Montgomery takes us through black American history with trees and shrubs as our guides. \n\n\n\nBooks will be available for sale at the end of the talk. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nMake sure to select a number of tickets before clicking “Get Tickets” below!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/when-trees-testify-by-beronda-montgomery/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T140049Z
CREATED:20260217T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140049Z
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SUMMARY:Leventritt: From Design to Living Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This program was rescheduled from May 14 to May 20 due to rain. \n\n\n\nAs the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden nears its 25th birthday\, join the garden’s original architect and our own Keeper of the Living Collections to learn about the garden’s history\, its design goals and principles\, and how it has evolved in the past two decades. This program will begin with a short talk in the Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, then move outdoors for a tour of the garden itself with Michael Dosmann and architect Gary Hilderbrand. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible. The tour route is relatively flat and will cover a crushed stone path and mowed grass. \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/leventritt-from-design-to-living-landscape/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Highlights Tour: Flora Way Loop
DESCRIPTION:Explore part of the Arboretum’s 281 acre landscape\, hear stories of the Arboretum’s history\, get an introduction to some of the many woody plant collections\, and enjoy what’s in bloom during this 90-minute\, docent-led tour. This tour highlights areas near the Flora Way Gate including the Conifer Collection\, Hemlock Hill\, Rhododendron Dell and Valley Road.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. \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. Public Guided Tours are for individuals and small groups. Groups of 10 or more should make arrangements for a tour by email. \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/arboretum-highlights-tour-flora-way-loop/
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:20260531T100000
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Up Close
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nAs the Arboretum’s Bonsai and Penjing Collection heads back out to the pavilion for the warm season\, join Bonsai Specialist Jun Imabayashi for a special up-close look at these rare specimens. Jun is the caretaker of the Arboretum’s bonsai collection and has a wealth of knowledge on the history of the Arboretum’s bonsai trees\, bonsai care and maintenance\, and the cultural significance of the bonsai art form. \n\n\n\nThis program meets at the Dana Greenhouses at 1050 Centre Street\, Boston. You are welcome to park in the Dana greenhouses parking lot for this program. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program takes place on level ground in the Bonsai pavilion and greenhouses. The greenhouses are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. \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/bonsai-up-close/
LOCATION:Dana Greenhouses\, 1050 Centre Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:Ask a Horticulturist - Rhododendrons
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the rhododendron collection to chat with the Horticulturist who manages the Arboretum’s beautiful rhododendron shrubs. Horticulturist Brendan Keegan will be there from 2:00pm to 4:00pm answering questions about caring for rhododendrons\, the Arboretum’s rhododendron collection\, and what it’s like to be a horticulturist here. No registration is required\, just stop by!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/ask-a-horticulturist-rhododendrons/
LOCATION:Rhododendrons\, 7VXG+3V\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany
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