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Field Notes

Olmsted-Inspired Lake Restoration adds beauty to Troy University

Troy University has taken cues from its past to create a new space that adds to the campus’ beauty and provides a relaxing, scenic gathering place for students and visitors.
Field Notes

The Olmsted Network on the Move

Site visits, strategy sessions, and partner gatherings across the country reflect our commitment to growing a strong, visible, and connected national network.
Organizational News

Olmsted Network Embarks on 2026 Strategic Planning Initiative

As the Olmsted Network enters its next chapter, we have a rare opportunity to shape strategic direction that both honors our legacy and responds boldly to the needs of today’s public landscapes.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews

Olmsted & Friends: Meet Christian Zimmerman

Over the course of 35 years, Christian Zimmerman oversaw the restoration of Olmsted’s Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY.
Conservation & Advocacy

Now Open: 2026 Olmsted Network Award Nominations

Do you know an Olmsted champion in your community? Nominate them for the Caroline Loughlin Volunteer Service Award or the Olmsted Stewardship Award by July 15!
Research & Writings

Q&A with Author Mark Roessler

A conversation with the author of Fairsted: Reflections on How Olmsted Helped Heal a Fractured Democracy
Olmsted & Friends Interviews

Olmsted & Friends: Meet Layla George

Layla George, Olmsted Network board member and former Olmsted Parks Conservancy President, shares her appreciation for Olmsted in this brief interview.
Field Notes

2026 Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant: Now Accepting Entries

The Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant supports research and projects that highlight the Olmsted firm’s legacy utilizing the Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.
Field Notes

How the Pacific Northwest Field School Transformed Elk Rock Garden

This summer marked a significant milestone for the University of Oregon Pacific Northwest Field School program as they celebrated their 30th anniversary year with an immersive three-week residency at Elk Rock Garden.