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.