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 Oct 28

    Meandering Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature

    9:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Nature has the power to evoke calm and beauty when we can step out of our hectic lives. This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum will invite participants to meander through the arboretum, stopping for several guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. This will be a guided experience with some periods of silence. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.

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    2023 Oct 21

    Meandering Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature

    9:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum is an opportunity to step out of our hectic lives. Participants will be invited to meander through the Arboretum, with occasional stops for guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.

    Learn more and RSVP.

    An additional workshop is available on...

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    2023 Sep 07

    Exploring Awareness in Nature

    Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Sep 28 2023 .
    5:30pm to 6:30pm

    5:30pm to 6:30pm
    5:30pm to 6:30pm
    5:30pm to 6:30pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Explore the benefits of mindfulness in nature every Thursday evening in September. Each session will include a guided meditation, movement practice, and time for reflection. No experience with mindfulness is necessary.

    Sign up for one or more sessions:
    September 7
    September 14
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    2023 Sep 04

    Meditation Mondays

    Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Sep 25 2023 .
    6:00pm to 6:30pm

    6:00pm to 6:30pm
    6:00pm to 6:30pm
    6:00pm to 6:30pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Unwind with this 30-minute, evening meditation under the shade of the maple collection at the Arnold Arboretum. Bob Linscott, a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher at Brown University and Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Memorial Health Care, will guide the group through mindfulness and meditation exercises designed to help you de-stress and connect with the natural world. Every Monday evening through September 25.

    NOTE: The September 4 session is cancelled.

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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 Jul 15

    Meandering Meditations | Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature

    Repeats every 2 weeks every Saturday until Sat Aug 26 2023 .
    9:00am to 11:30am

    9:00am to 11:30am
    9:00am to 11:30am
    9:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum is an opportunity to step out of our hectic lives. Participants will be invited to meander through the Arboretum, with occasional stops for guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.

    Learn more...

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    2023 Jul 10

    Meditation Mondays

    Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Aug 28 2023 .
    6:30pm to 7:00pm

    6:30pm to 7:00pm
    6:30pm to 7:00pm
    6:30pm to 7:00pm
    6:30pm to 7:00pm
    6:30pm to 7:00pm
    6:30pm to 7:00pm
    6:30pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Unwind with this 30-minute, evening meditation under the shade of the maple collection at the Arnold Arboretum. Bob Linscott, a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher at Brown University and Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Memorial Health Care, will guide the group through mindfulness and meditation exercises designed to help you de-stress and connect with the natural world. Every Monday evening through September 25 (...

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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.
    10:30am to 12:00pm

    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm
    10:30am to 12:00pm

    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.
    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    1:00pm to 2:30pm
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    1:00pm to 2:30pm
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    1:00pm to 2:30pm
    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    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 19

    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 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 Mar 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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