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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
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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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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
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SUMMARY:Improv Poetry with Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan
DESCRIPTION:Head to Washington Tower on Sunday\, June 29th from 12-3pm to take home a customized\, improv poem by current Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan! \nNo registration needed. \n“Mount Auburn Cemetery: Memory Poems”  \n“Mount Auburn Cemetery: Memory Poems” invites visitors to explore and preserve their memories of Mount Auburn through poetry written for them on the spot. Throughout the year\, Emily will be stationed in different locations at the Cemetery\, where visitors will be invited to share with her their stories\, feelings\, connections to\, and memories of Mount Auburn. Emily will then write customized/improvised poems based on these stories\, and visitors will be gifted a copy of the original piece. To further preserve and share the poems\, Emily will design a self-guided audio walking tour and map by which future visitors may listen to recordings of the poems as they move through the Cemetery. Emily will conclude her residency with a roaming poetry reading in the landscape.  \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 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/improv-poetry-with-artist-in-residence-emily-duggan/
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:20250705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T143000
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CREATED:20250212T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
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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-11/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
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SUMMARY:Deep Listening Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Deep Listening encourages us to drop into presence with ourselves and with others. This practice (described by composer Pauline Oliveros as “listening in every possible way to everything possible to hear”) can become a way of being in a new kind of relation to ourselves and our environments. Through this multi-sensory practice of attunement to sound\, stillness\, breath and movement\, Deep Listening can help foster profound experiences of emotional catharsis and processing. \nIn this Deep Listening experience\, participants will be guided through an hour-long musical meditation led by 25-26 Artist-in-Residence Lia Pikus. In the quiet comfort of Mount Auburn’s Hazel Dell\, Lia will use her cello and loop pedal^ to guide participants through a Deep Listening ritual that will help to foster our relationship with impermanence through attunement to the natural world. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nParticipants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat\, blanket\, pillow\, or anything else you can sit or lay on comfortably. There will also be chairs available. \nCheck-in at the top of Hazel Dell ramp (along Central Ave). \nLocation: Hazel Dell \nCap: 20 people \nRain Date: Thurs\, Aug 3 at 6:00pm \n  \n*Please Note: Lia Pikus is not a certified Deep Listening practitioner. \n^Loop pedals are used to record and “loop” musical sounds or patterns in order to add layers\, textures\, and backing tracks. \n… \nLIA PIKUS is one of Mount Auburn’s 25-26 Artists-in-Residence. She is a cellist\, composer\, and illustrator whose practice centers on art’s ability to cultivate experiences of presence and connection\, both within community and in dialogue with the natural world. By drawing and reflecting on natural processes\, Lia seeks to help audiences make emotional and sensory connections with their environments. As a Thomas J. Watson fellow (2023)\, she researched this connective power on a global scale\, exploring the role of art in fostering community around the world. This research formed the foundation for her current explorations in live looping as a form of mediative ritual. It is also the central focus of her debut EP\, Ritual\, released in 2024. Lia was an Artist-in-Residence at Shenandoah National Park in 2024 and at Mothership NYC in 2023. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Religion\, Ethics\, and Politics at Harvard University. www.liapikus.com \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. \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/deep-listening-ritual/
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist-in-Residence,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000
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SUMMARY:Improv Poetry with Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan
DESCRIPTION:Head to Auburn Lake on Sunday\, July 27th from 10am-4pm to take home a customized\, improv poem by current Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan! (Emily will go on a 1-hour lunch break from 12-1pm.) \nNo registration needed. \n“Mount Auburn Cemetery: Memory Poems”  \n“Mount Auburn Cemetery: Memory Poems” invites visitors to explore and preserve their memories of Mount Auburn through poetry written for them on the spot. Throughout the year\, Emily will be stationed in different locations at the Cemetery\, where visitors will be invited to share with her their stories\, feelings\, connections to\, and memories of Mount Auburn. Emily will then write customized/improvised poems based on these stories\, and visitors will be gifted a copy of the original piece. To further preserve and share the poems\, Emily will design a self-guided audio walking tour and map by which future visitors may listen to recordings of the poems as they move through the Cemetery. Emily will conclude her residency with a roaming poetry reading in the landscape.  \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 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/improv-poetry-with-artist-in-residence-emily-duggan-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:20250801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T193000
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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\nCheck-in for the event will be at the top of the ramp entrance into Hazel Dell (off of Central Ave). The meditation will take place in Hazel Dell.   \n\n\nRain location: Story Chapel.  \n\n\nEvent Capacity: 40  \nREGISTER HERE >>\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-5/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250212T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
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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-11/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250714T204106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T204405Z
UID:10000428-1755279000-1755291600@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Branches of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on the past; Healing for the future\nREGISTER HERE>>\nMount Auburn Cemetery is excited to present a new cultural event: Branches of Hope\, on Friday\, August 15\, 2025. This first-time event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II\, and serve as a space for peace\, healing\, hope\, and togetherness. \nJoin us for a complimentary\, public gathering from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Asa Gray Garden featuring powerful performances by Eden Rayz\, Lonnie Stanton\, and Naoko Brown. A Gingko Tree that will be planted on our grounds will be presented\, and Mount Auburn Cemetery President\, Matthew Stephens\, will provide remarks. \nFrom 6:30pm-7:30pm\, join us for a ticketed reception featuring light refreshments and wine/beer on Bigelow Lawn. An art exhibit of works by Cannon Hersey\, a renowned photographer\, fine artist\, filmmaker and organizer of large-scale cultural efforts will be on display. He is the grandson of John Hersey\, author of Hiroshima. \nFrom 7:30pm-9:00pm\, Cannon Hersey and Collaborator of Future Memory\, Akira Fujimoto\, will deliver a keynote presentation followed by a Q&A session. We will also be featuring special guest Koko Kondo\, who was only eight months old when her city was destroyed by the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. \nPlease Note: This is a ticket for an in-person event and lecture. If you would like to attend only the lecture virtually\, please register 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 MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \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/branches-of-hope/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250714T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T204525Z
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SUMMARY:Branches of Hope (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn Cemetery is excited to present a new cultural event: Branches of Hope\, on Friday\, August 15\, 2025. This first-time event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II\, and serve as a space for peace\, healing\, hope\, and togetherness. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nFrom 7:30pm-9:00pm\, Cannon Hersey and Collaborator of Future Memory\, Akira Fujimoto\, will deliver a keynote presentation followed by a Q&A session. We will also be featuring special guest Koko Kondo\, who was only eight months old when her city was destroyed by the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. \nPlease Note: This is a ticket for a virtual lecture. If you would like an in-person ticket\, please register 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 MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \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/branches-of-hope-virtual/
CATEGORIES:History,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250312T160809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160809Z
UID:10000301-1755338400-1755387000@mountauburn.org
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 HERE >>\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-5/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250708T164509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T164546Z
UID:10000426-1755885600-1755891000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:The Language of Flowers: Floral Gravestone Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Education & Digital Content Manager\, Corinne Elicona on a journey to uncover the hidden meaning of flowers in Mount Auburn’s Landscape \nREGISTER HERE>>\nSummer is the perfect time of year to stop and smell the roses. Although\, you might find that difficult with the ones carved in stone. Join Education & Digital Content Manager Corinne Elicona on this evening walking tour to learn all about the different flowers and plants found in Victorian gravestone symbolism. \nWe’ll explore the hidden meanings behind these botanic carvings and dive deep into the complex language that is Victorian sentimental symbolism. \n  \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 theMassachusetts 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/the-language-of-flowers-floral-gravestone-symbolism-walking-tour/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250604T150738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T171532Z
UID:10000422-1756238400-1756249200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Cinema
DESCRIPTION:“Death is for the living and not for the dead so much.” – Floyd McClure in Gates of Heaven  \nThe Coolidge returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery to present our popular Cemetery Cinema outdoor film program! \nREGISTER ON THE COOLIDGE WEBSITE HERE >>\nTickets $40 for double feature. \nThis incredibly unique screening experience will take place at sunset on Tuesday\, August 26 at the historic and beautiful Mount Auburn Cemetery. (Rain date: Wednesday\, August 27). \nThe evening begins with the area premiere of a new 4K restoration of The Sweet Hereafter\, Atom Egoyan’s Oscar-nominated adaptation of Russell Banks’ novel about a small town reeling from a devastating tragedy. Our second feature is Errol Morris’ incredible debut documentary Gates of Heaven\, which examines the devotions\, emotions and at times\, obsessions exhibited by animal lovers when a pet cemetery is moved to a new location. Both sincere and satirical\, the film is an endlessly surprising and often funny look at how we grieve. \nMount Auburn Cemetery is located 580 Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased on the Coolidge Corner Theatre website. Parking will be available at the cemetery\, and light concessions will be sold. Chairs\, blankets\, and snacks are encouraged\, but no alcohol\, please. Mount Auburn Cemetery is an active burial place and a sacred site to mourners. Please keep this in mind as you set up your seating space and refrain from touching or leaning against any of the monuments or headstones. \nThe seating area is an uneven grassy field surrounded by monuments and gravestones. For inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nAbout the Sweet Hereafter\nA small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer (Ian Holm) arrives to help the survivors’ and victims’ families prepare a class-action suit\, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time\, one teenage survivor of the accident (Sarah Polley) has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage \nAbout Gates of Heaven\nErrol Morris burst out of the gate with this brilliant debut feature\, about two pet cemeteries in Northern California and the people involved with them. Such a description\, however\, can hardly do justice to the captivating\, funny\, and enigmatic Gates of Heaven\, a film that is about our relationships to our pets\, each other\, and ourselves. Both sincere and satirical\, this is an endlessly surprising study of human nature.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/cemetery-cinema-2/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250804T193447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193550Z
UID:10000433-1756317600-1756324800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Mount Auburn's Nighthawks
DESCRIPTION:The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon. Over the years Bob Stymeist has observed hundreds of nighthawks from the Tower and now you can\, too. \nWe’ll meet at Asa Gray Garden (Lawn Avenue Circle) and caravan to Washington Tower. Bring Binoculars and a flashlight. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE >>\nAccessibility Note: This event takes place at the top of Washington Tower. There are 96 steps to the top and an additional 12 steps from Mountain Ave to the base of the tower. Handrails available. \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 theMassachusetts 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/mount-auburns-nighthawks-4/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250804T193447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193550Z
UID:10000434-1756404000-1756411200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Mount Auburn's Nighthawks
DESCRIPTION:The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon. Over the years Bob Stymeist has observed hundreds of nighthawks from the Tower and now you can\, too. \nWe’ll meet at Asa Gray Garden (Lawn Avenue Circle) and caravan to Washington Tower. Bring Binoculars and a flashlight. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE >>\nAccessibility Note: This event takes place at the top of Washington Tower. There are 96 steps to the top and an additional 12 steps from Mountain Ave to the base of the tower. Handrails available. \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 theMassachusetts 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/mount-auburns-nighthawks-4/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250804T193447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193550Z
UID:10000435-1756490400-1756497600@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Mount Auburn's Nighthawks
DESCRIPTION:The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon. Over the years Bob Stymeist has observed hundreds of nighthawks from the Tower and now you can\, too. \nWe’ll meet at Asa Gray Garden (Lawn Avenue Circle) and caravan to Washington Tower. Bring Binoculars and a flashlight. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE >>\nAccessibility Note: This event takes place at the top of Washington Tower. There are 96 steps to the top and an additional 12 steps from Mountain Ave to the base of the tower. Handrails available. \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 theMassachusetts 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/mount-auburns-nighthawks-4/2025-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250731T204031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T204031Z
UID:10000431-1756922400-1756926000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Meet our 2025-2026 Artists-in-Residence!
DESCRIPTION:Join us online Wednesday\, September 3rd at 6:00pm for a panel discussion with Mount Auburn’s 2025-2026 Artists-in-Residence\, Emily Duggan (poet)\, Juls Gabs (digital painter)\, Lia Pikus (musician/composer)\, and wife and wife team Cara Giaimo (nature writer) & Lilia Kilburn (filmmaker). \nIn a conversation led by our Public Events Team\, we will chat with the artists about their professional backgrounds\, their connection to Mount Auburn\, and their plans for their residency projects. The discussion will end with an audience Q&A. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nFree. Registration is required. \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/meet-our-2025-2026-artists-in-residence/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist-in-Residence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250212T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
UID:10000227-1757163600-1757169000@mountauburn.org
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-11/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250312T155704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T155704Z
UID:10000300-1757179800-1757183400@mountauburn.org
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\nCheck-in for the event will be at the top of the ramp entrance into Hazel Dell (off of Central Ave). The meditation will take place in Hazel Dell.   \n\n\nRain location: Story Chapel.  \n\n\nEvent Capacity: 40  \nREGISTER HERE >>\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-6/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250804T195011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T195011Z
UID:10000436-1757250000-1757255400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Champion Trees of Mount Auburn
DESCRIPTION:State and National foresters compile records of the largest trees of different species. Join Jim Gorman\, arborist and staff\, as we visit some of the Massachusetts Champions here at Mount Auburn. \nFun Fact: Did you know that Mount Auburn Cemetery is an accredited Level III Arboretum (one of only 46 in the world!)? \nREGISTER HERE >>\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/champion-trees-of-mount-auburn/
CATEGORIES:History,Horticulture,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155904
CREATED:20250806T153941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T154005Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Under the Oaks
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Mount Auburn’s 194th Anniversary of Consecration \n\nLast year\, Mount Auburn held the inaugural Dinner Under the Oaks to bring members of our community together for the unique opportunity to connect and dine in our picturesque late-summer landscape. We are delighted to bring back Dinner Under the Oaks for the evening of Friday\, September 12 from 5:30-8:30 PM.\n\n\n\nMenu \n\n\n\n\nFirst Course: \n\n\n\n\nFIELD GREENS | crumbled chèvre\, peaches\, blackberries\, toasted pine nuts\, blackberry vinaigrette \n\n\n\n\nMain Course (Choice of):  \n\n\n\n\nBAKED COD | charred scallion + green garlic purée\, potato “pancake”\, grilled lettuce\, roasted fish jus \n\n\n\n\n\nCHIANTI BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS | parmesan polenta\, braised black kale\, heirloom tomato\, cipollini onions \n\n\n\n\nTHYME ROASTED CAULIFLOWER CHOP | herb quinoa\, smoky tomato black kale\, fresh herb salad\, charred lemon aioli \n\n\n\n\nDessert: \n\n\n\n\nRUSTIC APPLE TART | butter pecan ice cream\, caramel sauce \n\n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n\n\n$250/person ($155 is tax-deductible) \n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. RSVP by Monday\, September 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner sponsorships available via the registration link above. Benefits include priority seating\, and recognition in printed menu card and signage. Sponsorship levels: $2\,500 ($2\,120 tax-deductible\, includes four tickets) and $1\,000 ($810 tax-deductible\, includes two tickets). For questions about this event\, please contact Eva Ricci\, Advancement Events Manager\, at ericci@mountauburn.org or 617-607-2462.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/dinner-under-the-oaks-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members
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SUMMARY:Improv Poetry with Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan
DESCRIPTION:Head to Bigelow Lawn on Saturday\, Sep 13th from 11am-3pm to take home a customized\, improv poem by current Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan!  \nNo registration needed. \n“Mount Auburn Cemetery: Memory Poems”  \n“Mount Auburn Cemetery: Memory Poems” invites visitors to explore and preserve their memories of Mount Auburn through poetry written for them on the spot. Throughout the year\, Emily will be stationed in different locations at the Cemetery\, where visitors will be invited to share with her their stories\, feelings\, connections to\, and memories of Mount Auburn. Emily will then write customized/improvised poems based on these stories\, and visitors will be gifted a copy of the original piece. To further preserve and share the poems\, Emily will design a self-guided audio walking tour and map by which future visitors may listen to recordings of the poems as they move through the Cemetery. Emily will conclude her residency with a roaming poetry reading in the landscape.  \nWe welcome you to join our Poetry for Grief and Healing workshop led by Amanda Shea later that afternoon. \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 
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/improv-poetry-with-artist-in-residence-emily-duggan-3/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist-in-Residence
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SUMMARY:Poetry for Grief & Healing
DESCRIPTION:Writing while grieving has been known to boost the immune system and increase mood and well-being. Writing can also help release difficult emotions and is a tool for self-expression. \nJoin poet\, educator\, and artivist AMANDA SHEA in a poetry writing workshop about healing from grief. The workshop will include a meditation\, writing prompts\, and an invitation to share with the group. No previous writing experience is required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nThe workshop will take place in Bigelow Chapel. \nCapacity: 25 people \nArrive before the workshop and speak with current Artist-in-Residence\, Emily Duggan\, to take home a free\, customized\, improvisational poem. No registration required. Emily will be on the lawn in front of Bigelow. \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 MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \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/poetry-for-grief-healing-2/
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 HERE >>\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-6/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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