Category: Field Notes

Created by the Olmsted Brothers firm in 1932, this newly digitized booklet served as a formalized guide for the office’s graphic standards.

Nearly 175 years ago, Frederick Law Olmsted’s passion for parks as democratic spaces was ignited by a trip to Birkenhead Park in England.

The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site—known as Fairsted—faces budget and staff reductions. 

In this Q&A, Suzanne Bishop explains how a passionate group of advocates are pushing for a new parks funding model in Oregon’s largest city.

Honor your Olmsted-influenced landscape by applying for the Professional Grounds Management Society's Olmsted Award category by June 15, 2025.

Olmsted Parks Conservancy announces investment of more than $300,000 in Chauffeur’s Rest section of Cherokee Park.

A site of national significance, this remarkable Kirkbride hospital and its grounds— designed by Olmsted and Vaux— are currently at risk.

The 2025 Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant supports research and projects highlighting the Olmsted firm’s legacy utilizing the Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.

Experts Margaret Bracken and John Herrold answer questions about the Conservancy’s latest tree initiative.

The Olmsted Society celebrates Riverside’s 150th anniversary with a new logo and a renewed commitment to Stewardship, Education and Community Engagement.

As drought conditions grip New York City, Prospect Park Alliance contends with the recent blazes in Brooklyn’s Backyard.

In his new book, Design Through Time, author Mark Hough explores how landscapes evolve through generations of stewardship.

Tony Horwitz’s collection of Olmsted books was recently donated to the University of Virginia’s Center for Cultural Landscapes.

As the Asheville, NC, region struggles to recover from the unparalleled devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, America’s largest home offers its neighbors aid.

Last month, the Olmsted Network attended not one but two partner conferences.