Category: Field Notes

Field Notes

Highland Park Receives $3.9 Million to Rebuild Historic Children’s Pavilion

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will provide the final funding needed for this long-awaited project.
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Buffalo Students Illustrate Olmsted Legacy in Mural Project

Students at Buffalo’s Frederick Law Olmsted School recently designed a 9-panel exhibition showcasing the Olmsted legacy in Buffalo and beyond.
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What Artists See in Olmsted Landscapes

An artist’s time in Atlanta’s Deepdene Forest reveals how attention, immersion, and experience continue to shape the value of Olmsted landscapes today.
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Grant Park Conservancy Breaks Ground on Milledge Fountain Outdoor Classroom and Theatre

The nearly $1 million investment underscores the Conservancy's continued commitment to restoring and activating meaningful spaces throughout Grant Park.
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Frederick Law Olmsted NHS Welcomes New Supervisory Park Ranger

Gabby Hornbeck de Bakker will serve as the site's new Supervisory Park Ranger starting April 19, 2026.
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2026 PGMS Green Star Awards: Now Accepting Applications

Now through June 30, nominate properties that demonstrate a deep commitment to Olmsted management principles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fort Tryon Park’s 90 Year Legacy and Future 

Fort Tryon Park has been a sanctuary and community anchor for 90 years, and the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy is stepping confidently into the future with a rebrand.
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Prospect Park’s Bluebelt Boosts Flood Protection

Prospect Park’s Olmsted-designed waterways are being adapted for a new era of climate resilience.
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A Greener Future for F.T. Proctor Park

With renewed trails, trees, and inclusive signage, Olmsted City and the City of Utica are reimagining a historic park for the 21st century.
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$5 Million Restoration Planned for Chickasaw Park 

A landmark Olmsted park in Louisville’s West End is set for its largest restoration ever, guided by community voices and a historic $5 million gift.
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Celebrating the Newly Renovated Springdale Playground 

From fundraising to final ribbon-cutting, OLPA and local leaders came together to create an inclusive space for all ages.
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Planting the Seeds of Landscape Architecture: FOBH Inspires Students 

The Friends of Olmsted-Beil House bring landscape architecture and Olmsted’s legacy to Staten Island classrooms.