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SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\nCapacity: 25 people per walk \nMeet at Story Chapel \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-club/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Spring has Sprung
DESCRIPTION:With a cornucopia of flowers enhancing our designed landscape\, there is seemingly no view that fails to interest us. Join Visitor Services Assistant\, Jim Gorman for a walk of selected horticultural highlights. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCapacity: 30 people per walk \nMeet at Story Chapel \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/spring-has-sprung-3/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\nCapacity: 25 people per walk \nMeet at Story Chapel \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-club/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20250328T151802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T151850Z
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SUMMARY:Spring has Sprung
DESCRIPTION:With a cornucopia of flowers enhancing our designed landscape\, there is seemingly no view that fails to interest us. Join Visitor Services Assistant\, Jim Gorman for a walk of selected horticultural highlights. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCapacity: 30 people per walk \nMeet at Story Chapel \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/spring-has-sprung-3/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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CREATED:20250328T150333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T173010Z
UID:10000384-1745222400-1745226000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\nCapacity: 25 people per walk \nMeet at Story Chapel \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-club/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Tree ID Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join herbalist and arborist Alex Klein as the snow-covered ground gives way to the earliest spring flowers and buds. We will observe the early signs of spring’s arrival and learn how to identify some of the most interesting trees and shrubs at Mount Auburn by their buds\, twig\, and bark characteristics. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel \nCapacity: 30 people per walk \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/spring-equinox-tree-id-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Fall Bulb Planting
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands in the soil alongside our horticulture staff during our annual fall bulb planting. Bulbs planted in the Cemetery each fall add blooms to Mount Auburn’s early spring season. Bring your enthusiasm and your favorite planting tool and gloves if you have them. We’ll have plenty on hand to share. Dress for garden work. \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/fall-bulb-planting/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Nature
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T143000
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CREATED:20240926T103640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T103640Z
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SUMMARY:Awash in Color: A Fall Foliage Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of autumn at Mount Auburn during this fall walking tour led by Visitors Services Assistant\, Jim Gorman. We will visit some of the more colorful trees in our landscape in addition to looking for plant and shrubs putting out their fall fruits and nuts. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in will be at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 30 people \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/awash-in-color-a-fall-foliage-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T193000
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CREATED:20241003T141335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T141335Z
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SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Lecture Series: Horticulture and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:For the final 2024 installment of our Laurel Circle Lecture Series\, our very own Vice President of Horticulture & Landscape Ronnit Bendavid-Val will provide an in-depth look at the current effects of the changing climate on our landscape and what to anticipate in the future. Among a host of relevant topics\, Ronnit’s discussion will focus on ways that horticulturalists can adapt to changes in the environment. \nThe event starts with a catered reception in Bigelow Chapel at 5:30 with the lecture following at 6:30. For more information\, please contact Matt Tufts\, Special Events and Sponsorships Manager\, at 617-540-0076 or mtufts@mountauburn.org. \nSpace is limited\, register today! \nREGISTER HERE>>\n… \nRonnit Bendavid-Val started her role as Mount Auburn’s Vice President of Horticulture & Landscape in 2022. She came to Mount Auburn with decades of experience managing large landscapes in both the public and non-profit sectors\, running horticulture operations in NYC Parks\, the High Line\, and most recently Brooklyn Botanic Garden. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/laurel-circle-lecture-series-horticulture-and-climate-change/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Members,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240926T103514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T103514Z
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SUMMARY:Awash in Color: A Fall Foliage Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of autumn at Mount Auburn during this fall walking tour led by Visitors Services Assistant\, Jim Gorman. We will visit some of the more colorful trees in our landscape in addition to looking for plant and shrubs putting out their fall fruits and nuts. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in will be at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 30 people \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/awash-in-color-a-fall-foliage-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T181500
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240906T144906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T144906Z
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SUMMARY:Indian Ridge Habitat Restoration Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of Indian Ridge Path and learn about this multi-year project designed to promote wildlife habitat and biological diversity while enhancing the site’s natural beauty. \nBetween 2019-2024\, Mount Auburn’s Horticulture staff removed many invasive and unwanted plants across the area and installed 26 trees\, 2300 shrubs\, and 31\,000 perennials. \nThe tour is offered in collaboration with the Ecological Landscape Alliance. It will begin at the Visitor Center and continue along the length of the Ridge. Participants will be guided by Rie Macchiarolo\, Mount Auburn’s Director of Ornamental Horticulture\, who will share information about the design\, installation\, and management of this 2-acre woodland and wildflower meadow. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nThe walk is approximately 2/3 mile in total along a mostly flat and even terrain.  \nCheck-in will be at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 30 people \n… \nRie Macchiarolo lives in a collective house in Somerville\, MA with a small but mighty (mostly) native garden that attracts all sorts of pollinators and smiles from strangers. As the Director of Ornamental Horticulture at Mount Auburn\, they oversee the maintenance of the ornamental gardens and natural areas in the cemetery. They collaborate with a team of directors in the Horticulture & Landscape department to maintain this landscape of exceptional beauty. Rie has been volunteering with the Ecological Landscape Alliance since 2016 and they currently serve as the board president. They love seeing wildlife interactions with new plantings\, learning new plants\, and staring deeply into the eyes of a flower! \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/indian-ridge-habitat-restoration-walk/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240828T115619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T120024Z
UID:10000182-1727265600-1727269200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Members Week: Indian Ridge Horticulture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Indian Ridge Horticulture Walk with Rie Macchiarolo  \nIn 2019\, Mount Auburn began a three-phase project to restore the landscape along Indian Ridge Path\, one of our oldest and most significant areas. With more than 15\,000 recently installed plants\, the newly-restored area promotes biological diversity while enhancing the site’s natural beauty. Join Mount Auburn’s Director of Ornamental Horticulture Rie Macchiarolo as they discuss the history and horticulture of this newly rejuvenated area. \nBECOME A MEMBER >>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/members-week-indian-ridge-horticulture-walk/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Horticulture,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T165345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165422Z
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SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. Mondays at 8 AM: April 22 & 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nCheck-in for the event is on the Story Chapel Porch. \nFree \nCapacity: 30 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-walks-6/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T165310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165310Z
UID:10000118-1716192000-1716195600@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. Mondays at 8 AM: April 22 & 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nCheck-in for the event is on the Story Chapel Porch. \nFree \nCapacity: 30 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-walks-5/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240314T153648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T153648Z
UID:10000104-1716130800-1716136200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Mount Auburn’s Medicinal & Edible Landscape Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come join local herbalist and former Mount Auburn arborist Alex Klein for a saunter through the cemetery where we’ll get to know the medicinal and culinary aspects of some of the cemetery’s planted and wild collections. We’ll talk some of the historical and cultural uses of our favorite trees\, how to use the weeds as food and medicine\, as well as some natural history and ecology of this garden landscape. It will be a leisurely stroll\, that will venture off the roads at times. \n\n\nCheck-in for the tour will be outside Story Chapel. \n\n\nTo request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org or 617-607-1980. \n\n\nEvent Capacity: 35 people  \nREGISTER NOW >>\n… \n\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \n 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/mount-auburns-medicinal-edible-landscape-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T165230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165230Z
UID:10000117-1715587200-1715590800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. Mondays at 8 AM: April 22 & 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nCheck-in for the event is on the Story Chapel Porch. \nFree \nCapacity: 30 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-walks-4/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165150Z
UID:10000116-1714982400-1714986000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. Mondays at 8 AM: April 22 & 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nCheck-in for the event is on the Story Chapel Porch. \nFree \nCapacity: 30 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-walks-3/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T163234Z
UID:10000113-1714903200-1714908600@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Spring Has Sprung
DESCRIPTION:With a cornucopia of flowers enhancing our designed landscape\, there is seemingly no view that fails to interest us. Join Visitor Services Assistant\, Jim Gorman for a walk of selected horticultural highlights. \nCapacity: 30 people \nREGISTER NOW >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/spring-has-sprung-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240314T154437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T174716Z
UID:10000107-1714584600-1714591800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Lecture Series with Cannon Hersey and Taku Nishimae
DESCRIPTION:Cannon Hersey\, grandson of author John Hersey who wrote “Hiroshima\,” will discuss the Survivor Trees of Hiroshima\, over 160 trees within a mile of the epicenter of the atomic bombing that still thrive today. Since 2015 during 31 journeys to Hiroshima\, Hersey has documented over 60 of these trees with 35mm photography. Within an interactive discussion\, Hersey and Peabody award-winning filmmaker Taku Nishimae will share clips from the movie “SURVIVOR TREES Hiroshima Revealed III\,” and photographs as well as large scale silkscreens of these survivor trees. Hersey and Nishimae will also discuss their work as creatives and educators convening diverse\, multi-generational audiences\, to look at disruptive ways to tackle a range of environmental\, community\, and human rights issues to engage issues important to local residents and the world. \nREGISTER NOW >>\nCannon Hersey is a media entrepreneur\, visual artist\, filmmaker and organizer of large-scale cultural platforms in New York City\, São Paulo\, Miami\, Tokyo\, Houston\, Hiroshima and Johannesburg. Hersey founded the nonprofit CrossPathCulture (CPC) in 1999 and 1Future in 2015\, both organizations dedicated to global community building through the arts\, global diversity in museums and media\, and art as a language of social transformation. \nTaku Nishimae is an award-winning producer of films\, documentaries\, TV\, and live performances. He co-founded 1Future with Cannon Hersey\, creating the documentary features “Revealed Series\,” that explore complex social issues and its roots through the work of John Hersey with historical and human perspectives that connect the past to the present. \nThis event is free for Laurel Circle members. Learn more about our Laurel Circle and join by clicking here. If you have questions about your membership status\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/lecture-series-with-cannon-hersey-and-taku-nishimae/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T164721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T164834Z
UID:10000115-1714377600-1714381200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. Mondays at 8 AM: April 22 & 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nCheck-in for the event is on the Story Chapel Porch. \nFree \nCapacity: 30 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-walks-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240403T145103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T145103Z
UID:10000132-1714312800-1714318200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Evergreen Trees at Mount Auburn
DESCRIPTION:Many of our 5\,000+ trees have yet to produce this year’s leaves. Visit some of Mount Auburn’s evergreen trees which enhance the landscape throughout the late fall and winter seasons. Led by horticulturist and Mount Auburn staff\, Jim Gorman.  \nStop by for one or all of our walking tours to celebrate Arbor Day (April 26) and the 5\,000+ trees in Mount Auburn’s historical collection!  \nCheck-in for the tour will be outside Story Chapel.  \nEvent Capacity: 30  \nREGISTER NOW >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/evergreen-trees-at-mount-auburn/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T162913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T163128Z
UID:10000112-1714298400-1714303800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Spring Has Sprung
DESCRIPTION:With a cornucopia of flowers enhancing our designed landscape\, there is seemingly no view that fails to interest us. Join Visitor Services Assistant\, Jim Gorman for a walk of selected horticultural highlights. \nCapacity: 30 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/spring-has-sprung/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240403T144851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T145443Z
UID:10000131-1714212000-1714217400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Native Trees at Mount Auburn
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the North American native trees growing at Mount Auburn with horticulturist and Mount Auburn staff\, Jim Gorman. \nStop by for one or all of our walking tours to celebrate Arbor Day (April 26) and the 5\,000+ trees in Mount Auburn’s historical collection!  \nCheck-in for the tour will be outside Story Chapel.  \nEvent Capacity: 30  \nREGISTER NOW >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/native-trees-at-mount-auburn/
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240403T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T144603Z
UID:10000130-1714140000-1714145400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Mature Trees at Mount Auburn
DESCRIPTION:Explore some of Mount Auburn’s oldest trees with horticulturist and Mount Auburn staff\, Jim Gorman.  \nStop by for one or all of our walking tours to celebrate Arbor Day (April 26) and the 5\,000+ trees in Mount Auburn’s historical collection!  \nCheck-in for the tour will be outside Story Chapel.  \nEvent Capacity: 30  \nREGISTER NOW >>\n … \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/mature-trees-at-mount-auburn/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240328T164549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T171104Z
UID:10000114-1713772800-1713776400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Early Risers Horticulture Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees\, we will try to catch them all. Mondays at 8 AM: April 22 & 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nCheck-in for the event is on the Story Chapel Porch. \nFree \nCapacity: 30 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/early-risers-horticulture-walks/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountauburn.org/app/uploads/2024/03/2011_05_HorticultureTour-10.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T015525
CREATED:20240314T151857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T153229Z
UID:10000102-1713704400-1713709800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Spring Tree ID Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come welcome the burgeoning leaves of Spring with local herbalist and former MAC arborist Alex Klein for a tree-focused walk around the grounds. Spring is a great time to observe the succession of bud break and flowering that occurs among the many different species present in the landscape here. We’ll devote the walk to learning some simple techniques of identifying trees in Spring\, as well as discussing the cultural and natural history of some important local and exotic species at Mount Auburn. This will include knowledge on the many edible\, medicinal\, and craft uses of our tall woody friends. \n\n\nCheck-in for the tour will be outside Story Chapel. \n\n\nEvent Capacity: 35 people  \nREGISTER NOW >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/1426/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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