Author: Victoria Vanhuss

Field Notes

Weed Wrangle in Deepdene Forest 

Volunteers from across Atlanta joined Olmsted Linear Park Alliance to remove invasives from Deepdene Forest.
Field Notes

Lake Wales Leaders Adopt Model Olmsted-Inspired Development Plan

After months of advocacy, the Lake Wales City Commission unanimously adopted the Lake Wales Envisioned plan.
Field Notes

Ribbon Cutting Marks First Landmark for Seaside Gateway Trail 

The University of Bridgeport recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the first phase of the Seaside Gateway Trail. 
Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm

Job 7359: Olmsted’s Influence on Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

The Caumsett Foundation learns more about the site's Olmsted history.
Personal Reflections

My Greenway Corridor

From growing up in a designed landscape to studying landscape architecture and watching the environmental movement grow, Thomas M. Paine's life journey has been heavily influenced by Olmsted and his principles.
Conservation & Advocacy

Olmsted parks and places adapt in the face of climate change

As landscapes contend with the realities of climate change, the Olmsted Network and our coalition of partners embrace Olmsted’s nature-based solutions.
Field Notes

A Long History for a Short Bridge 

After 25 years of community advocacy, the beloved Carlton Street Footbridge has reopened to visitors of Boston's Emerald Necklace.
Field Notes

Downing Park Conservancy Sports New Logo

Downing Park Conservancy aims to attract new park supporters with its recent rebrand.
Field Notes

Buffalo’s South Park Arboretum Awarded Level 1 Accreditation 

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy recently received recognition by ArbNet and Morton Register for the South Park Arboretum.
Conferences & Events

Recap: The Olmsteds in Wisconsin 

The Olmsted Network recently returned from our annual conference in Milwaukee, WI. Highlights included tours of Milwaukee’s Olmsted parks, a visit to an exceptional residential property in Lake Geneva, as well as an awards dinner honoring our 2023 award winners.
Personal Reflections

Memories of Washington Park  

Kathy Smith recalls growing up near Washington Park in Milwaukee, WI, and her trip back to revisit this special place.
Field Notes

Trinity College Secures Arboretum Status

The Trinity College Arboretum was established during Olmsted 200 and the institution’s own bicentennial year.
Field Notes

Olmsted Parks Conservancy and KSU bring goats to Iroquois Park

Olmsted Parks Conservancy has partnered with Kentucky State University to rid Iroquois Park of invasive plants.
Field Notes

Main Drive Restoration: Looking to the Past for Planting Fields’ Future

Planting Fields Foundation is continuing the restoration of our Olmsted-designed landscape, including planting 110 oak trees.
Field Notes

Good News for Morningside Park’s Beloved Pond and Waterfall

Friends of Morningside Park, NYCParks and Columbia University launch research partnership to study toxic pond algae and revitalize the park’s pond and waterfall.