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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-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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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-9/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tours,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Charles Sprague Sargent and the American Landscape
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 how his close relationships and prolific correspondence with figures of national and international prominence in the developing fields of botany\, horticulture\, forestry\, and wilderness preservation or his leadership of seminal public sector projects such as his path-breaking survey of United States forests for the 1880 US Census shaped the American landscape far beyond the Arboretum’s walls. Docent Paul Eldrenkamp will lead a tour that explores the far-reaching influence — then and now– of the Arboretum’s first director.   \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-landscape/
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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SUMMARY:Research Spotlight: Bio-Controls for Black Swallow-Wort
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nBlack swallow-wort is a highly invasive vine in the U.S. and Canada\, but in Europe it grows benignly\, kept in check by a number of insect herbivores that only live in that part of the world. But what if we could bring one of those insects to New England? Could it control this highly invasive plant? Professor Lisa Tewksbury from the University of Rhode Island has released a number of Hypena opulenta moths in the Arboretum to see if it would control the black swallow-wort here\, and now it’s time to return to that part of the landscape and see if the experiment has worked. Join Professor Tewksbury for a Research Spotlight to learn about her work and see if we can find evidence of Hypena opulenta larva on the black swallow-wort plants here. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program involves some moderate hills and off-path terrain. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only 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/research-spotlight-bio-controls-for-black-swallow-wort/
LOCATION:Mendum Street Gate\, Mendum Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Research,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn more about the feathered friends you see and hear on a walk through the Arnold Arboretum? If so\, please join birders and volunteers TJ and Allison for a leisurely 90-minute bird watching walk. We will cover a variety of habitats and focus on the changes that seasonal migration brings to our resident birds\, so come back often to keep up with the seasons! No homework is required\, but binoculars are helpful for spotting in the trees. We’re looking forward to birding with you!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birding-at-the-arboretum-13/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tours,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Mountain Laurels Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Mountain laurels are as fascinating as the are beautiful\, with stamens that catapult pollen onto their pollinators and wood that is so easy to carve that it was nicknamed “spoonwood.” Join Horticulturist Brendan Keegan for a walk to learn about the botany\, ecology\, and cultural significance of these beautiful flowers at peak bloom. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program involves a short walk over pavement and on gravel and dirt 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/mountain-laurels-up-close/
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:20260615T100000
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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. Click here to learn more about upcoming themes. \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-23/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T100000
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SUMMARY:Morning Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk 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\nTicket sales close 2 hours before the event. Visitors are welcome to walk up and join the tour. Registration is encouraged\, but not required.  \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-6/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Public Tours
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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-4/
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:20260620T110000
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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-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:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T173000
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SUMMARY:Poisonous Plants
DESCRIPTION:This program was rescheduled from May 30 due to weather. \n\n\n\nHidden 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 gravel paths\, mulch paths\, and one moderately steep 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/poisonous-plants-2/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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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-6/
LOCATION:Centre Street Gate\, 8V2F+WQJ\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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SUMMARY:Hydrangea Happiness by C.L. Fornari
DESCRIPTION:As the Arboretum’s hydrangea collection begins to bloom in shades of blue\, white\, pink\, and purple\, stop in the Hunnewell Lecture Hall for a book talk on ‘Hydrangea Happiness: Planting\, Pruning\, and Blooming.’ This beautifully illustrated guide by author C.L. Fornari is a boon for beginner gardeners and experienced horticulturists alike. Learn about the most popular hydrangea varieties\, how to manage planting and ongoing maintenance\, and surprising myths and misinformation about these beautiful shrubs. \n\n\n\nC.L. Fornari is a gardening consultant\, writer\, and radio host of “The Garden Lady” on WGBH and WCAI. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/hydrangea-happiness-by-c-l-fornari/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T171825Z
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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-5/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T151500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T185247Z
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SUMMARY:Hu Xiansu (H. H. Hu) Memorial Dedication
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nArboretum members are invited to a special dedication event honoring Hu Xiansu (H. H. Hu)\, a scholar regarded as the father of modern botany in China. Join us for the unveiling of a memorial plaque beneath one of our original dawn redwood (Metasquoia glyptostroboides) trees\, grown from seed Hu shipped to the Arnold Arboretum in 1948 shortly after the discovery of this “living fossil” in isolated groves in southeastern China. The memorial recognizes Hu’s central role in identifying and introducing the dawn redwood to the world and commemorates the centenary of his receiving a doctorate in biology from Harvard. The dedication will take place on Friday\, June 26 at 2:30pm beneath dawn redwood 524-48*AA\, located near the front of the Hunnewell Building at the Arborway Gate entrance. We hope you can drop by for this brief gathering to celebrate Hu’s remarkable work and enduring legacy. \n\n\n\nAudience: This program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This is a stationary program just off the main road. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: This program will run rain or shine.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/hu-xiansu-memorial-dedication/
LOCATION:Dawn Redwood near Arborway Gate\, 8V4H+JH4\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T164549Z
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SUMMARY:Scratch 'n' Sniff: A Tour of Arboretum Aromas
DESCRIPTION:This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nEven after most of the spring flowers have closed up\, the plants of the Arboretum are bursting with bizarre odors and enticing aromas– if you know where to look. Join Head Arborist John DelRosso for a “Scratch ‘n’ Sniff” tour of the Arboretum and discover aromatic leaves\, bark\, and of course\, flowers. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program takes place on paved\, level roads. \n\n\n\nAudience: This members-only program is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather\, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled with less one day’s notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program\, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/scratch-n-sniff-a-tour-of-arboretum-aromas/
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:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T124926Z
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SUMMARY:Living Trees\, Living Traditions: Cultural Perspectives on Plant Use
DESCRIPTION:Trees have long played an important role in cultures around the world. On this tour\, we delve into the ethnobotany of trees – how people of different cultures and regions made use of woody plants for food\, medicine\, everyday wooden objects\, dyes\, fibers\, oils\, resins\, gums\, soaps\, waxes\, tannins.  Join docent Vicki Amalfitano to explore how groups from many regions and traditions have historically used bark\, roots\, and leaves from native and exotic trees we have growing at the Arnold Arboretum for a variety of uses. The focus is on cultural knowledge\, meaning\, and relationship—not on medical instruction or other advice.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/living-trees-living-traditions-cultural-perspectives-on-plant-use-2/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Public Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190639Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Collection Up Close
DESCRIPTION:The Bradley Rosaceous Collection has beautiful roses on display in a stunning rainbow of colors–but roses are not the only thing you will find in this garden. There are many other plants in the rose family\, from crabapples and cherries to hawthorn and medlar. Join Horticulturist Rachel Lawlor for a tour of the Bradley Rosaceous Collection and learn about the wide variety of Rosaceae species\, the susceptibility of this family to pests and disease\, how the Arboretum is handling these challenges\, and how this unique garden came to be. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will involve walking over flat\, grassy 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/rose-collection-up-close/
LOCATION:Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Bradley Rosaceous Collection\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T123844Z
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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. Click here to learn more about upcoming themes. \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-22/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260701T133916Z
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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-6/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T123000
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CREATED:20260702T181621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T181623Z
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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-9/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260521T190705Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190705Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:When the sun sets and darkness settles on the Arboretum for the night\, every now and then the dark is interrupted by the flash of a firefly. Join Professor Adam South of Tufts University for an evening Firefly Walk to learn about the lives of the fireflies that live here\, the mechanics of how they light up\, and how these unique insects are being impacted by pesticides and light pollution. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program involves walking on paved roads and mulched paths and climbing moderate slopes. This program takes place after dark. \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/finding-fireflies-2/
LOCATION:Peters Hill Gate\, Peters Hill Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134621Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134621Z
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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-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:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T165726Z
CREATED:20260519T164722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T165726Z
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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 web page will be updated at least a day in advance if the event needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather\, which may include cloudy weather as cyanotype works best in full sun. 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/make-your-own-cyanotypes-a-drop-in-program-2/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lawn\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000
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CREATED:20260518T142230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T181927Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn more about the feathered friends you see and hear on a walk through the Arnold Arboretum? If so\, please join birders and volunteers TJ and Allison for a leisurely 90-minute bird watching walk. We will cover a variety of habitats and focus on the changes that seasonal migration brings to our resident birds\, so come back often to keep up with the seasons! No homework is required\, but binoculars are helpful for spotting in the trees. We’re looking forward to birding with you!
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/birding-at-the-arboretum-12/
LOCATION:in front of the Hunnewell Building\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Tours,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T190739Z
CREATED:20260519T164740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190739Z
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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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/mushroom-hunt-4/
LOCATION:Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate)\, Bussey Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T142006Z
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SUMMARY:Decoding the Landscape: The Urban Wilds
DESCRIPTION:This program was rescheduled from July 11 to July 12\, 2:00 to 3:30pm. \n\n\n\nThis is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nThe forest is a constantly changing landscape where tree species dominate and then fade away\, to be replaced by other species in the ongoing process of succession. Join Horticulturist Brendan Keegan to see these dynamics at play in Bussey Brook Meadow: learn what species are found in an urban wild like this\, how the landscape is used to study spontaneous vegetation\, and explore the interplay of native\, exotic\, and invasive species in this unique corner of the Arboretum. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program involves navigating flat\, gravel paths and mowed grass. \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/decoding-the-landscape-the-urban-wilds/
LOCATION:Washington Street Gate\, Washington Street Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture and Botany,Walk
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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. Click here to learn more about upcoming themes. \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-21/
LOCATION:Hunnewell Lecture Hall\, 125 Arborway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Finding Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:*This program was rescheduled from June 23 to July 13.* \n\n\n\nWhen the sun sets and darkness settles on the Arboretum for the night\, every now and then the dark is interrupted by the flash of a firefly. Join Professor Adam South of Tufts University for an evening Firefly Walk to learn about the lives of the fireflies that live here\, the mechanics of how they light up\, and how these unique insects are being impacted by pesticides and light pollution. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program involves walking on paved roads and mulched paths and climbing moderate slopes. This program takes place after dark. \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/finding-fireflies/
LOCATION:Peters Hill Gate\, Peters Hill Gate\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T124500
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SUMMARY:Tree Mob: Turtles with Zoo New England
DESCRIPTION:This program has been cancelled due to unsafe air quality. \n\n\n\nThis is a program for Arboretum members and Zoo New England Conservation Society Members. Not an Arboretum member? Click here to join. \n\n\n\nZoo New England is partnering with the Arboretum to run its annual turtle survey! For the past six summers\, ZNE conservation biologists have ventured into the ponds of the Arboretum to survey the turtles\, minnows\, and other biodiversity present there. Join Zoo New England staff for a Tree Mob to meet and learn about the fascinating species that call the Arboretum ponds home. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This program will involve minimal walking\, mostly on paved roads and sidewalks with occasional off-path ventures. \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.
URL:https://arboretum.harvard.edu/event/tree-mob-turtles-with-zoo-new-england-2/
LOCATION:Ponds\, 8V2J+H8X\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tree Mob,Wildlife
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