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It is true that Mount Auburn is first and foremost a cemetery, but it is also a National Historic Landmark, a botanical garden, an outdoor museum of art and architecture, and an important habitat for urban wildlife. Attend one of our many events and discover for yourself what makes this place so special!

 

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Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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Laurel Circle Lecture Series: Dr. W. John Kress

To Know Our Trees: A lecture by Dr. W. John Kress Join us for the Laurel Circle Lecture Series: with Dr. W. John Kress, Smithsonian Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus. Dr. W. John Kress is Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He was Curator of Botany for over […]

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

The early bird catches the worm! 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.   REGISTER HERE>>   Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]

Spring Migrants

Spring Migrants

They're back in town! Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]

Spring Migrants

Spring Migrants

They're back in town! Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

The early bird catches the worm! 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.   REGISTER HERE>>   Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]

Birds of Prey at Mount Auburn

Birds of Prey at Mount Auburn

Join licensed raptor rehabilitators Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks as they lead a live educational program on Raptors of the Northeast. Julie and Jim of WINGMASTERS will introduce attendees to live birds of prey native to New England. This presentation will explain predation, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their different hunting […]

Birds of Prey at Mount Auburn

Birds of Prey at Mount Auburn

Join licensed raptor rehabilitators Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks as they lead a live educational program on Raptors of the Northeast. Julie and Jim of WINGMASTERS will introduce attendees to live birds of prey native to New England. This presentation will explain predation, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their different hunting […]

Nighthawk Watch [Sold Out]

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon and the top of Washington Tower is the perfect place to view it.  Despite the name, Nighthawks are a member of the nightjar family and in late August, early September can be spotted on the horizon or overhead migrating south or wheeling […]

Nighthawk Watch [Sold Out]

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon and the top of Washington Tower is the perfect place to view it.  Despite the name, Nighthawks are a member of the nightjar family and in late August, early September can be spotted on the horizon or overhead migrating south or wheeling […]

Nighthawk Watch [Sold Out]

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon and the top of Washington Tower is the perfect place to view it.  Despite the name, Nighthawks are a member of the nightjar family and in late August, early September can be spotted on the horizon or overhead migrating south or wheeling […]