Paint Printing with Fallen Leaves: A Drop-In Program

Paint prints of a fern plant

Drop by the Arboretum to make some beautiful paint prints with fallen leaves. This is a walk-up program so no registration is necessary, just stop by any time between 2pm and 4pm!

Once you’re done, stop by the Art of the Woodturner in the lecture hall to view a different kind of art– expertly crafted bowls, vases and sculptures made from Arboretum wood.

Accessibility: This is a stationary program on the Hunnewell lawn, which is a flat grassy area.

Audience: This program is appropriate for all ages.

Inclement weather policy: If this program is rescheduled due to bad weather, we will update the program description at least one day before the program. If you are unsure if the program is still running or not, please check this page or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. 

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Hunnewell Lawn

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Directions

By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. To reach the Arboretum’s Arborway Gate and the Hunnewell Building, continue along the sidewalk on the Arborway to the Arborway Gate (about 12 minutes), or go through the Forest Hills Gate, bear right at the pond, and continue down Meadow Road to the Hunnewell Lawn. The Hunnewell Lawn is located outside of the Hunnewell Building.

By bus

Take the #39 bus to the South Street @ Bardwell Street stop in Jamaica Plain. Walk down South Street away from Bardwell Street, take a right on Custer Street, and walk down Custer Street until it ends. Turn right and walk about 300 feet down Arborway to the Arboretum’s Arborway Gate, which will be across the street. The Hunnewell Lawn will be just inside the gate on your right, outside of the Hunnewell Building.

By car

There is public street parking on Arborway, including six designated accessible spots on either side of the gate. Parking on Arborway can sometimes fill up and you may need to walk a little ways from your parking spot to the gate. Please allow for extra time to account for this, especially during the spring and for large programs like lectures and performances.

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