Olmsted and the Arnold Arboretum

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Saturday, October 3, 2026•11:00 AM

Free

Frederick Law Olmsted, considered the father of landscape architecture, designed some 500 public spaces in North America. The Arnold Arboretum is the only arboretum he designed, a National Historic Landmark, and a model for others around the world. Docent Bill Beizer, will identify the elements of the Arboretum that best reflect Olmsted’s philosophy and approach to landscape design.

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About Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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• Opens 6:30 AM

+1 617-524-1718

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