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SUMMARY:Memories of Mothers: Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Mother’s Day stroll with Volunteer Docents Nancy Callan & Ginny Brady to explore the symbols of motherhood found on monuments while visiting the graves of some notable mothers now buried here. We will include a visit to the grave of Julia Ward Howe\, founder of Mother’s Day for Peace. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel \nCapacity: 40 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/memories-of-mothers-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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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/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T100000
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SUMMARY:Preservation Demonstration & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth look inside the workshop of Mount Auburn’s Preservation department where staff will display and discuss the tools and techniques used to maintain Mount Auburn’s diverse monuments and structures. In honor of Preservation Month have a look at projects in progress\, mix and apply mortars and patching materials and discuss the proper cleaning of stone. \nMeet at the Preservation workshop. \nDirections to the Preservation Workshop: Take lower Elm Ave and continue on to Western Ave. Park on the right side of the street before reaching the Operations yard. There are visitor parking signs and Mount Auburn staff will be there to check you in. \nREGISTER HERE>>\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/preservation-demonstration-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T193000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Sound Meditations
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor Guided Meditation\, Relaxation and Sound Experience.  \n\n\nSound Healing practitioner Marlene Boyette welcomes all to be held by the earth\, to find refuge\, to rest\, and to be led through a guided meditation intended to bring the mind and the body into unison\, while also engaging the senses. Weaving together the sounds\, vibrations\, and energy of our natural surroundings with a variety of instruments (including deeply resonant crystal and metal singing bowls and chimes)\, participants will be bathed in layered sonic acoustics.  \n\n\nThe experience will close with an opportunity for all to reflect and set intentions for the new season through dialogue and / or journaling.  \n\n\nWhat to bring: a yoga mat\, blanket or towel\, a journal\, and writing utensil. Plastic folding chairs will be available if needed.  \n\n\nThe meditation will be at Auburn Lake near Larch Ave. \n\n\nRain location: Bigelow Chapel.  \n\n\nEvent Capacity: 40  \nREGISTER NOW >>\n\n\n … \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.  \n\n\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/sunset-sound-meditations-4/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing: A Mindful Nature Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join guest guide Stefanie Haug (LICSW) as we explore Mount Auburn Cemetery by slowing down\, being attentive to nature with all our senses\, and deepening our appreciation for this special slice of our Cambridge neighborhood. Our Forest Bathing experience will include simple warm-up movements\, a natural history of the area\, guided breathing and centering awareness\, mindful walking with sensory activities\, and finding our nature meditation/sit spot. \n\n\nWhat to bring: comfortable clothing\, walking shoes\, small mat or towel to sit on\, water. \n\nCheck-in for the experience will be outside Story Chapel. \n\n\nEvent capacity: 25 people  \nREGISTER NOW >>\n\n\n\n… \n\n\nStefanie Haug\, LICSW (she/her) guides people on journeys of self-awareness and relationship with nature as a local psychotherapist and certified Mindful Outdoor Guide (Kripalu). Her international career has spanned the corporate and nonprofit world with a focus on the wellbeing of humans and the more-than-human world. Stefanie is a lifelong nature lover and can often be found outdoors in all types of locations and weather\, taking it all in with a sense of wonder\, humor and calm. \n\n\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.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/forest-bathing-a-mindful-nature-experience-4/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Climate Grief Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:As our planet undergoes profound ecological transformation\, many are experiencing a deep\, often unspoken sorrow known as climate grief—the emotional response to environmental loss\, climate disruption\, and the uncertain future we face. This panel brings together professionals from diverse fields to explore how we process and live with the grief brought on by a changing climate. \nWhether you’re overwhelmed by news of environmental disasters\, mourning a beloved landscape\, or simply feeling unease about the future\, this conversation offers space for reflection\, community\, and grounding practices. The panel will include a Q&A portion and shared resources for continued exploration and support. \nREGISTER HERE (Free)>>\n  \nPanelists: \nCal Trumann is an engaging speaker and community organizer who has been working in environmental conservation\, clean energy installation\, and climate communication since 2006. Currently consulting\, they draw on experience from advocacy\, education\, and the trades in their work\, with a nuanced and justice-oriented approach to all they do. Cal is also an experienced ancestor worker who has been co-leading an annual international memorial ritual around the Transgender Day of Remembrance since 2014. They live at and manage buildings and grounds for an all-transgender intentional community that they cofounded in 2018. \nColleen E. Griffin\, HTR has been in private practice since 2018. She is a graduate of the Horticultural Therapy Institute (HTI) at Colorado State University and holds a BS in Public Health from the University of Maine. Colleen has experience developing therapeutic horticulture programming for special needs students in several public-school districts\, including a program specifically designed for teens coping with substance abuse. Therapeutic garden design is a passion\, and she enjoys teaching advanced training courses for master gardener volunteers through UMaine Cooperative Extension. Her community garden design for a cancer care foundation promotes therapeutic horticulture with self-guided mindfulness activities and interactive opportunities for all abilities. As co-owner of Cultivating Well-Being\, LLC\, Colleen collaborated with faculty and staff at Southern Maine Community College in development of an on-campus mental health and wellness program. A regular contributor to the HTI blog\, she has inspired readers to explore their connection to the natural world and gardens. Colleen is also a contributor to the textbooks\, The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy (2019) and the soon to be published Horticultural Therapy Methods 3rd ed. In 2022\, Colleen joined the faculty of HTI teaching courses in HT Fundamentals and HT Management. A past board member of the Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network\, she remains an active member of the American Horticultural Therapy Association. \nSadie Forsythe\, LICSW\, has been a therapist for over 10 years\, working in university counseling centers\, and then in private practice. She specializes in supporting individuals and groups navigating climate distress\, and holds a certificate in Climate Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is interested in decreasing the isolation that is often experienced in climate grief\, and co-created a curriculum and 6 mo deep dive training program for climate cafe facilitators for the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America and continues to serve on their public facilitator team. She is a returning guest lecturer in climate psychology and burnout prevention at UPenn and UMass. And lives in Western MA. \nPampi\, a newcomer settler of Turtle Island\, is a queer\, darker-skinned\, immune-compromised\, neurospicy GenX caste-D Bengali expressive arts facilitator\, culture worker\, whose grief  navigates the terrain of estrangement\, loss\, and longing—through ritual\, gardening\, writing\, song and dance theater. \nPampi is committed to the lifelong work of alchemizing internalized empire values and returning to right relationship with land and with the Indigenous lineages of their own ancestors and those of the Northeastern Woodland Nations here. \nTheir first community theater installations drew from re-imagined **Jataka Fables** — Buddhist tales retold through dance\, wearable sculpture\, and expressive storytelling — to activate community responsibility and accountability as integral to ecological and climate justice. Pampi created **Pathways to Reconciliation**\, a series of workshops applying the expressive arts to support community members to write love letters to the ancestors that fought to remain Indigenous that they have forgotten and to loved ones they are estranged from. They also support efforts at settler accountability to wealth redistribution\, *Giving is Believing\,* as they understand there no way to spiritually bypass the economic disparity caused by colonialism. \n  \nModerator: \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for eight years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Education & Digital Content Manager\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \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/climate-grief-virtual-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T191500
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SUMMARY:Gardening in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Every one of us is affected by the changing climate. What do professional and hobby gardeners need to think about when planning and managing our gardens in these conditions? Come hear from Rie Macchiarolo\, Director of Gardens & Landscapes talk about some strategies they are working with at Mount Auburn Cemetery. This event will be a 30-minute presentation inside followed by a 45 minute session outside to look at some of the plantings and methods in the landscape. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in outside 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/gardening-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T162945Z
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SUMMARY:Bigelow Chapel Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore Mount Auburn’s first chapel\, originally constructed in the 1840’s. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the Chapel and point out some of its most interesting features. \nDrop by anytime between 1 pm and 5 pm. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nRegistration is not required \n\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. 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/bigelow-chapel-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T090000
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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/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T193812Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Grief to Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to Tuesday\, June 3 at 6:00pm \nGrief to Gratitude is a site-responsive dance performance around Auburn Lake\, performed and choreographed by 24-25 Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton with live musical accompaniment by Akili Jamal Haynes.  \nGrief to Gratitude explores different aspects of grief that are intrinsically tied to the human experience. The roaming performance includes five solos performed at five unique locations (note: audience members will be gently guided by a dance assistant from one location to the next). Dancer and choreographer Lonnie Stanton invites the audience to acknowledge the grief that we carry and share our feelings of gratitude to honor and heal from our grief.  \nAudience autonomy is valued. You may choose to watch the performance on your feet\, from a bench (if one is available)\, or a chair (chairs will be provided). Audience members are encouraged to bear witness to the dance’s details\, engage with the artist throughout the performance (when encouraged)\, and absorb the beautiful Mount Auburn landscape that surrounds us.  \nCheck-in for the event will be outside Story Chapel\, just inside the front gate at 580 Mt. Auburn St. in Cambridge. The audience will then be led by a Mount Auburn staff member to the performance space. The walking route starts on Central Ave and continues up Indian Ridge then down to Rosebay Ave at the southernmost point of Auburn Lake. The route includes a couple of small hills\, some paved areas\, and some stone-covered paths.   \nThe performance\, including the walk to and from the performance space will take approximately 35-45 minutes. A 15-minute Q&A with the artist will follow. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel. We will walk to the performance space as a group.  \nCapacity: 30 people per performance  \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.  \n 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/grief-to-gratitude/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist-in-Residence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000
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SUMMARY:Grief to Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Grief to Gratitude is a site-responsive dance performance around Auburn Lake\, performed and choreographed by 24-25 Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton with live musical accompaniment by Akili Jamal Haynes.  \nGrief to Gratitude explores different aspects of grief that are intrinsically tied to the human experience. The roaming performance includes five solos performed at five unique locations (note: audience members will be gently guided by a dance assistant from one location to the next). Dancer and choreographer Lonnie Stanton invites the audience to acknowledge the grief that we carry and share our feelings of gratitude to honor and heal from our grief.  \nAudience autonomy is valued. You may choose to watch the performance on your feet\, from a bench (if one is available)\, or a chair (chairs will be provided). Audience members are encouraged to bear witness to the dance’s details\, engage with the artist throughout the performance (when encouraged)\, and absorb the beautiful Mount Auburn landscape that surrounds us.  \nCheck-in for the event will be outside Story Chapel\, just inside the front gate at 580 Mt. Auburn St. in Cambridge. The audience will then be led by a Mount Auburn staff member to the performance space. The walking route starts on Central Ave and continues up Indian Ridge then down to Rosebay Ave at the southernmost point of Auburn Lake. The route includes a couple of small hills\, some paved areas\, and some stone-covered paths.   \nThe performance\, including the walk to and from the performance space will take approximately 35-45 minutes. A 15-minute Q&A with the artist will follow. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel. We will walk to the performance space as a group.  \nCapacity: 30 people per performance  \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.  \n 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/grief-to-gratitude-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist-in-Residence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T155133Z
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SUMMARY:Trees I Love Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:People often ask me what my favorite tree is. And it’s so hard to choose just one. \nIn honor of this conundrum\, join me\, Alex Klein (former Mount Auburn arborist and local herbalist) for a tour of all my favorite trees at the cemetery. These include some of the grandest specimens on display\, the strangest and most unique\, and those I just keep finding myself coming back to. \nWe’ll talk about tree physiology\, natural history\, historical and modern uses\, but most of all we’ll talk about the ineffable joy I feel from being around trees. What’s your favorite tree? \nFree for members; $12 non-members \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/trees-i-love-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T143000
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SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\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/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250428T145913Z
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UID:10000398-1749376800-1749384000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Art Workshop: Nature-Based Memorials
DESCRIPTION:Spending time in nature can ground us and provide a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves. Nature-based art can be used to create memorials and tributes\, fostering a sense of connection and remembrance. In this therapeutic art workshop\, participants will be guided in creating personal\, ephemeral\, nature-based art to memorialize and honor things they hold dear to them\, for example a loved one\, pet\, our ancestors\, a special community member\, or even a place. We’ll discuss different forms of grief and how artists have incorporated nature into their art about loss\, collect natural elements from the Cemetery and use them in individual art\, and conclude the workshop by creating a collaborative group mandala. All necessary art materials will be provided and no artistic experience necessary/all skill levels are welcome. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by artist\, board-certified art therapist\, and licensed mental health counselor Dr. Lauren Leone\, who works with art therapy participants in clinical and community-based settings in Massachusetts. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck in at Story Chapel \nCapacity: 15 people \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.” \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/therapeutic-art-workshop-nature-based-memorials/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250212T185025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T185025Z
UID:10000284-1749387600-1749393000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Pride Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated\, scandalous\, and unknown: meet some of the fascinating figures of Boston’s LGBT past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray. We will visit the resting places of Senator Charles Sumner\, actress Charlotte Cushman\, poet Amy Lowell\, and painter George Hawley Hallowell\, among others\, in recognition of Pride Month 2025. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel \nCapacity: 40 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/pride-walk/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250312T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T162651Z
UID:10000305-1749895200-1749899700@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Morning Writes
DESCRIPTION:Morning Writes at Mount Auburn will help you jumpstart a new creative practice or re-energize your existing routine. Recharge your imagination. Shift your perspective. Nurture your creativity in nature. MORNING WRITES is an informal writing time and a chance to meet up with other creative thinkers. Each session will begin with a few writing prompts to get you started\, followed by 30-40 minutes of writing time. Time permitting\, folks will then be invited to share a portion of their writing with the group. \n\n\nBring paper\, a writing utensil\, a laptop\, and whatever else you need to write. \n\nCheck-in will be outside Story Chapel and then we will walk to the writing location together. \n\n\nEvent Capacity: 30 people \n\nREGISTER HERE >>\n\n\n… \n\n\nMorning Writes is led by Mount Auburn Public Events Producer\, Julie-Anne Whitney. Julie-Anne is a writer and dramaturg and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University. www.julieannewhitney.com \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/morning-writes-6/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250508T155457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T160258Z
UID:10000399-1750500000-1750523400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Mindfulness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join guest guide Stefanie Haug (LICSW) as we explore Mount Auburn Cemetery by slowing down\, being attentive to nature with all our senses\, and deepening our appreciation for this special slice of our Watertown and Cambridge neighborhood. The experience will include simple warm-up movements\, a natural history of the area\, guided breathing and centering awareness\, mindful walking with sensory activities\, and finding our nature meditation/sit spot. \nWhat to bring: comfortable clothing\, walking shoes\, small mat or towel to sit on\, water\, sunscreen. \nCheck-in for the experience will be outside Story Chapel. \nEvent capacity: 25 people \nREGISTER HERE>>\n… \nStefanie Haug\, LICSW (she/her) guides people on journeys of self-awareness and relationship with nature as a local psychotherapist and certified Mindful Outdoor Guide (Kripalu). Her international career has spanned the corporate and nonprofit world with a focus on the wellbeing of humans and the more-than-human world. Stefanie is a lifelong nature lover and can often be found outdoors in all types of locations and weather\, taking it all in with a sense of wonder\, humor and calm. \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/mindfulness-walk/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200702Z
UID:10000402-1750500000-1750525200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Community Nature Mandala
DESCRIPTION:Registration not required. Visit Asa Gray Garden to participate any time between 10:00am-5:00pm. \nJoin artist Elisabeth Gerald as she guides the Mount Auburn community and all Summer SOLSTICE participants in a healing Nature Mandala made from natural objects found at the Cemetery. \nAlso known as Land Art or Environmental Art\, Earth Art is made from organic materials found in nature like stones\, branches\, leaves\, flowers\, feathers\, pinecones\, etc. Creating a Nature Mandala (aka an Earth Art Mandala) is a meditative and often collaborative practice intended to connect you to the environment. \nMandalas\, meaning “circle” in Sanskrit\, are Buddhist devotional images that represent wholeness and are seen as a symbol for infinite connection signifying the transformation from suffering into joy. We hope that creating this Nature Mandala is a unifying and healing experience for all who participate and that it will awaken your imagination and appreciation for the natural world. \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-community-nature-mandala/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200850Z
UID:10000403-1750501800-1750505400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Midsummer's Spell: A Community Healing Ritual with Herbs
DESCRIPTION:The healing properties of tea have been widely known for centuries. Tea has been known to calm anxiety\, reduce stress\, help with sleep\, improve circulation\, and boost your immune system. Join us for a healing tea ritual that celebrates this moment in time as we come together as a community to set intentions and connect with the wisdom of our herbal allies. \nWe will sip on some plants\, connect with one another\, and ground ourselves in the lush landscape around us. If you feel called\, bring a small offering for the altar to honor the season and our time together. \nThe workshop\, led by Victoria (Vicki) Sargsyan\, includes a coupon and samples from our event partner\, Cambridge Naturals. \nLocation: Hazel Dell \nCapacity: 24 people \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-midsummers-spell-a-community-healing-ritual-with-herbs/
CATEGORIES:Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202730Z
UID:10000404-1750501800-1750507200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Make Your Own Flower Crown
DESCRIPTION:Flower Crowns have been a beloved accessory across time and cultures. Join us in this workshop to learn a little about their history and make your own! We will have all the materials needed to create your perfect Summer SOLSTICE adornment. \nNo experience necessary. All ages welcome. \nWorkshop in Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 20 people per session \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-make-your-own-flower-crown/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Summer SOLSTICE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201612Z
UID:10000407-1750503600-1750509000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Healing Power of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Just the presence of trees growing around us is known to improve our mental well-being. Trees provide a connection to the natural world\, which we are increasingly devoid of nowadays. Join herbalist and arborist Alex Klein on a walk around the cemetery\, focusing on deepening this nature-connection in tangible and intimate ways. We’ll learn about trees’ kinship with humanity\, how we can work with them as sources of medicine and other useful products\, while still living side-by-side with them as neighbors. Because life is better with trees. \nCheck-in at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 25 people per walk \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-healing-power-of-trees/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Nature,Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202413Z
UID:10000410-1750505400-1750509000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Awe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Awe: a sense of wonder and reverence. \nJoin us for a stroll through Mount Auburn as we shift our focus towards all the beautiful things in the landscape. Practicing intentional focus\, detailed observation\, and childlike wonder\, we will take time to appreciate nature in all forms and ask ourselves “What do you notice?”. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 25 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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-awe-walk/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200751Z
UID:10000412-1750510800-1750514400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Nature & Stillness: Yoga for Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Step into the sunlit clearing of Hazel Dell and let the earth beneath you be your guide. In the quiet of Mount Auburn\, you’re invited to slow down\, breathe deeply and rediscover your natural rhythm through restful\, gente sustained yoga postures. \nGuided by Artemis Yoga teacher Liz Gawel\, you’ll explore grounding poses designed to release tension and create a sense of spacious ease. As you hold these shapes\, you’ll tune into the sounds and scents of nature\, surrendering to the calm that rises from the earth. \nThis practice weaves in mindful breathwork and short guided flows\, offering a balance of quiet introspection and subtle transformation. Liz’s welcoming presence and compassionate guidance is suitable for all levels\, encouraging you to move at your own pace and honor what feels sustainable. \nOn this longest day of the year\, you’ll be invited to practice with intention—whether to restore balance\, revive your spirit\, or simply rest in nature’s soothing embrace. Leave feeling grounded\, renewed\, and deeply nourished. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck in at top of Hazel Dell ramp. \nCapacity: 50 people \nWhat to bring: \n\nA yoga mat (or blanket). Consider bringing a larger towel or ground cover blanket to put under your yoga mat as well.\n\n\nComfortable layers for shifting temperatures\n\n\nAn intention or reflection you’d like to hold for yourself\n\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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-nature-stillness-yoga-for-renewal/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202730Z
UID:10000419-1750512600-1750518000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Make Your Own Flower Crown
DESCRIPTION:Flower Crowns have been a beloved accessory across time and cultures. Join us in this workshop to learn a little about their history and make your own! We will have all the materials needed to create your perfect Summer SOLSTICE adornment. \nNo experience necessary. All ages welcome. \nWorkshop in Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 20 people per session \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-make-your-own-flower-crown/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Summer SOLSTICE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202413Z
UID:10000417-1750514400-1750518000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Awe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Awe: a sense of wonder and reverence. \nJoin us for a stroll through Mount Auburn as we shift our focus towards all the beautiful things in the landscape. Practicing intentional focus\, detailed observation\, and childlike wonder\, we will take time to appreciate nature in all forms and ask ourselves “What do you notice?”. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 25 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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-awe-walk/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201612Z
UID:10000415-1750516200-1750521600@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Healing Power of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Just the presence of trees growing around us is known to improve our mental well-being. Trees provide a connection to the natural world\, which we are increasingly devoid of nowadays. Join herbalist and arborist Alex Klein on a walk around the cemetery\, focusing on deepening this nature-connection in tangible and intimate ways. We’ll learn about trees’ kinship with humanity\, how we can work with them as sources of medicine and other useful products\, while still living side-by-side with them as neighbors. Because life is better with trees. \nCheck-in at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 25 people per walk \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-healing-power-of-trees/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Nature,Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250512T200723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200723Z
UID:10000413-1750519800-1750523400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE: Sound Meditation
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor Guided Meditation\, Relaxation and Sound Experience. \nSound Healing practitioner Marlene Boyette welcomes all to be held by the earth\, to find refuge\, to rest\, and to be led through a guided meditation intended to bring the mind and the body into unison\, while also engaging the senses. Weaving together the sounds\, vibrations\, and energy of our natural surroundings with a variety of instruments (including deeply resonant crystal and metal singing bowls and chimes)\, participants will be bathed in layered sonic acoustics. \nThe experience will close with an opportunity for all to reflect and set intentions for the new season through dialogue and / or journaling. \nWhat to bring: a yoga mat\, blanket or towel\, a journal\, and writing utensil. Plastic folding chairs will be available if needed. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in for the class will be at the Central Ave entrance to Hazel Dell (i.e. Hazel Dell Path). The meditation class will also take place in Hazel Dell. \nEvent Capacity: 50 \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-sound-meditation-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer SOLSTICE,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T163000
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SUMMARY:Summer SOLSTICE Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Registration not required\, but will help us guage interest. \nThe Poetry Reading will be outside Bigelow Chapel. \nJoin poet and former Artist-in-Residence Carolyn Oliver (2023-2024) and poet and current Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan (2025-2026) for a special poetry reading of their original poems to celebrate the Summer SOLSTICE. \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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/summer-solstice-poetry-reading-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist-in-Residence,Summer SOLSTICE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
CREATED:20250530T152503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T152609Z
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SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Concert Series: Summer SOLSTICE with Stan Strickland
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Mount Auburn is excited to welcome back Berklee College of Music professor Stan Strickland to usher in another summer at Mount Auburn! This year\, Stan’s uplifting musical performance will feature dance accompaniment by former Mount Auburn Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton. The event will begin with a reception in Asa Gray Garden\, 5:30-6:30 p.m.\, with the performance beginning at 6:30 PM just across the way in Hazel Dell. \nStan Strickland is a vocalist\, saxophonist\, and flutist\, and is the leader of Stan Strickland & Ascension\, and the Stan Strickland Trio. He is a member of the Bob Moses-Stan Strickland Duo\, the Laszlo Gardony-Stan Strickland Duo\, Mama Tongue\, and the Phil Argyris Quintet. He has performed with the Boston Pops\, Take Six\, Herbie Mann\, Marlena Shaw\, Pharaoh Sanders\, Danilo Perez\, and Yusef Lateef. His work appears on released recordings by Stan Strickland & Ascension\, Bob Moses\, Brute Force\, and others. \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. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/laurel-circle-concert-series-summer-solstice-with-stan-strickland/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Summer SOLSTICE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181407
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come walk the paths of Mount Auburn Cemetery\, setting up your own Nature Journal. Clare Walker Leslie will show you specific ways to document\, in both simple word and image\, how to record the seasonal nature you see along the way: June flowers\, leaves and trees\, birds\, insects\, a scampering chipmunk\, and even a small landscape. The popularity of keeping Nature Journals has become widespread as a way of documenting one’s own\, ongoing\, place in nature. \nBring your own paper and portable drawing supplies. There will be equipment here as well. Clare will have several of her books. For more information: http://www.clarewalkerleslie.com \nREGISTER HERE>>\nCheck-in at Story Chapel. \nCapacity: 25 people \nThis event will take place outside. In the event of rain\, we will move to Bigelow 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. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \n… \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/nature-journaling-workshop/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature
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