Events

    2023 Oct 28

    Full Moon Walk

    7:00pm to 8:15pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Take in the sights and sounds of the arboretum under the light of a full moon. Facilitator Bob Linscott will lead the group through some mindfulness in nature practices as we meander along the paved road to our final nighttime viewing location on top of Bussey Hill.

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    2023 Aug 23

    Workshop: Writing in the Company of Trees

    5:30pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Join Matthew Battles, editor of Arnoldia, the Arnold Arboretum's quarterly magazine, for an immersive workshop to practice writing under, about, and in collaboration with trees.

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    2023 Aug 16

    Morning Fitness Walk

    8:00am to 9:30am

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This 3.5 mile walk will be fast-paced, energetic, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise!

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    2023 Aug 13

    Second Sundays at the Arnold Arboretum

    12:00pm to 3:00pm

    Location: 

    Peters Hill, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Bring your family and friends to Peters Hill for an afternoon of free tours, crafts, family activities, and more! Did we mention free ice cream and bubbles? Free activities open to all ages include:

    • Tours of Peters Hill offered in both English and Spanish

    • Plant information tents featuring wildflowers and plant defenses, fascinating Arboretum plant highlights, know-how of Arboretum experts, and a rich assortment of cuttings to view up close

    • Ice cream, art activities, lawn games, StoryWalks®, and more!...

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    2023 Jun 03

    Guided Tours at the Arnold Arboretum

    Repeats every week on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday until Tue Jun 27 2023 except Mon Jun 19 2023.
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    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Join us for a 90-minute walk through the Arboretum! Tour seasonal plant highlights and learn about Arboretum history from a trained docent.

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    2023 Jun 01

    Guided Tours at the Arnold Arboretum

    Repeats every week on Sunday, Thursday, Saturday until Thu Jun 29 2023 except Sun Jun 11 2023.
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    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Join us for a 90-minute walk through the Arboretum! Tour seasonal plant highlights and learn about Arboretum history from a trained docent.

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    2023 Apr 16

    Family Hike: Welcome Back Redwing Blackbirds

    1:00pm to 3:00pm

    Location: 

    Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Families need nature at all times of the year! Learn about the beautiful redwing blackbirds that have returned to the North Meadow. Wear a redwing blackbird cape, go on a StoryWalk® about wild birds, get a redwing blackbird tattoo, and learn about bird songs in the Arboretum.

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    2023 Mar 18

    Tour: Frederick Law Olmsted and the Arnold Arboretum

    10:30am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

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

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    2023 Feb 26

    Winter Wellness Walk

    1:00pm to 2:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Stay connected to nature and enjoy the health benefits of a winter walk at the Arnold Arboretum. Docents will cover seasonal interest, Arboretum history, and our plant collections.

    Please dress for the weather, including footwear. Roads are plowed but not salted and walks may venture onto woodland paths. After your tour, warm up with a hot drink and further conversation with your docent and Arboretum Visitor Staff.

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    2023 Feb 05

    Winter Wellness Walk

    1:00pm to 2:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Stay connected to nature and enjoy the health benefits of a winter walk at the Arnold Arboretum. Docents will cover seasonal interest, Arboretum history, and our plant collections.

    Please dress for the weather, including footwear. Roads are plowed but not salted and walks may venture onto woodland paths. After your tour, warm up with a hot drink and further conversation with your docent and Arboretum Visitor Staff.

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    2023 Jan 28

    Winter Bird Walk

    9:00am to 10:30am

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    This winter bird walk is an hour and a half ramble, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. It will be led by Bob Mayer, Arboretum docent and intrepid birder. The Arnold Arboretum is an excellent landscape to see those year-round birds who remain with us in Massachusetts. Bring binoculars if you have them, and download a checklist of birds from our website.

    The walk is geared toward adults, and starts from the Arborway Gate at 125 Arborway.

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    2023 Jan 22

    Winter Wellness Walk

    1:00pm to 2:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Stay connected to nature and enjoy the health benefits of a winter walk at the Arnold Arboretum. Docents will cover seasonal interest, Arboretum history, and our plant collections.

    Please dress for the weather, including footwear. Roads are plowed but not salted and walks may venture onto woodland paths. After your tour, warm up with a hot drink and further conversation with your docent and Arboretum Visitor Staff.

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    2023 Jan 15

    Family Hike: Evergreens!

    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Spruces and hemlocks and pines, oh my! Take a walk and use a hand lens to see the intricacies of evergreen needles and cones. You will be surprised at something you’ve never noticed before.

    The walking portion of this program will be a mile on moderately sloped woodchips, gravel, and paved paths. In the event of inclement weather, registrants will be notified. For more information, please call (617) 384-5209.

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    2023 Jan 08

    Winter Wellness Walk

    1:00pm to 2:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Stay connected to nature and enjoy the health benefits of a winter walk at the Arnold Arboretum. Docents will cover seasonal interest, Arboretum history, and our plant collections.

    Please dress for the weather, including footwear. Roads are plowed but not salted and walks may venture onto woodland paths. After your tour, warm up with a hot drink and further conversation with your docent and Arboretum Visitor Staff.

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    2023 Jan 04

    Roslindale Gateway Path Tour

    2:00pm to 3:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, South Street Gate, Boston

    Join us for a tour of the proposed Roslindale Gateway Path: an accessible shared-use pedestrian and cycling path through the Arnold Arboretum. When complete, this path will provide a missing pedestrian link between Forest Hills Subway Station and Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station, offering carbon-free commuting options and connecting Boston residents with the natural spaces in their own neighborhoods. Come learn about this collaborative project with the Arboretum's Head of Operations and Project Management, Danny Schissler.

    Note that this tour will include walking...

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    2022 Dec 18

    Family Hike: What is Beautiful to You?

    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Join us for a family hike as we explore the winter landscape to find something beautiful to each of us. We will go through varied parts of the landscape, including a forested area and an exploration of the ponds, looking at things large and small. Our route includes a short uphill hike, but we can amend the pathway to be flatter and more even as participants require.

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