Attend an Event

From coast to coast, we have events for you. Conferences, tours, concerts – and more — will introduce you to the enduring work of the Olmsted firm and how Frederick Law Olmsted’s ideas can help address today’s challenges.

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Pop-Up Buffalo

October 30 – November 1, 2024
All Day
Richardson Olmsted Campus
444 Forest Ave
Buffalo, NY

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December 30, 2022 – January 1, 2025
All Day

Remington Woods Design Contest

The Connecticut Green Bank and the Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter in partnership with Bridgeport and Stratford community members, stakeholders, and organizations invite the submittal of designs for Remington Woods to this contest from firms, landscape architects, and designers (regardless of experience) for the purpose of advocating for Remington Woods to be conserved for the public’s […]

Remington Woods
March 25, 2024 – January 5, 2025
All Day

Chihuly at Biltmore

Amherst at Deerpark, the estate’s exhibit center, is the setting for Chihuly at Biltmore, an intimate look at works created by globally-renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Curated especially for Biltmore, the exhibit will feature pedestal works, Drawings, and large-scale installations of Chandeliers, Towers, Mille Fiori, and Neon, showcasing Chihuly’s artistic process and influences. A leader in the development of glass as a fine […]

Biltmore
Asheville, NC
May 4 – December 7, 2024
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Prospect Park Tours

Discover hidden treasures, natural wonders and little-known tales on these interactive guided tours of Prospect Park in the heart of Brooklyn, presented by Turnstile Tours in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance. While taking in the beauty of this iconic park’s woodlands, waterways, wildlife, and landmarks, explore the fascinating layers of natural and human history, from the […]

Brooklyn Public Library Central Library
Brooklyn, NY
November 9, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Shutze, Reid, Olmsted and More: A Walking Tour of Druid Hills

Planned by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1893, the Druid Hills neighborhood offers the gracious ambiance created by America’s preeminent landscape designer. View elegant homes of diverse architectural styles created by notable architects such as Neel Reid, W.T. Downing, and Philip Shutze in a lush park-like setting of curving streets and mature plantings. The neighborhood is […]

St. John’s Lutheran Church
Atlanta, GA
November 9, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Employees at Work

What do we really know about the employees of the Olmsted firm? When it comes to landscape architecture, the image of Frederick Law Olmsted and his sons often comes to mind. However, these landscapes couldn’t be designed without the help of others that also called Fairsted their workplace. Join Ranger Alex as he explores the firm’s office […]

Fairsted
Brookline, MA
November 9, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Discover Highland Park: A Journey Through History and Nature

This 90-minute walking tour offers a combined exploration of the park’s historical significance and horticultural diversity. Led by Highland Park neighborhood resident Chuck Dye, you’ll hear fascinating stories about Olmsted’s inspiration and design philosophy that shaped Highland Park. The tour will also highlight the park’s remarkable “legacy” trees and rare plant specimens, giving you an […]

Gate House 2
Rochester, NY
November 14, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Discovering Bok Towers Gardens Guided Tour

Take a guided walking tour to Discover Bok Tower Gardens. Unveil the essence of Bok Tower Gardens by exploring its rich history, dedicated conservation endeavors and harmonious fusion of artistic expression showcased through horticulture and the enchanting music of the Singing Tower. This tour will meet at the Rondel and requires online registration to attend.

Bok Towers
Lake Wales, FL
November 20, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Urban Park Grant Opportunity (ORLP) Technical Assistance

Transform your city’s communities and close the park equity gap with funding from the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program. Established in 2014 and supported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the ORLP offers 50/50 matching grants to create new parks or revitalize existing parks in underserved urban neighborhoods. The Department […]

Virtual
November 22, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Rick Olmsted’s BIG Footprint on Washington DC

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., though often overshadowed by his famous father, made transformative contributions to city planning, park development, and natural preservation, particularly in Washington DC, yet he remains an underappreciated figure. Presentation by Steve Livengood, Public Historian, US Capitol Historical Society.

Dolley Madison Library
McLean,
November 23, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Leaf Hunters Workshop

Join us as we explore Planting Fields in search of the perfect fall leaves! Children ages 4 – 10 will discover the world of trees and leaves at Planting Fields and hunt for signs of the season. They’ll learn how to identify different species of tree by looking at leaves, use their imaginations and art […]

Planting Fields
Oyster Bay, NY
November 30, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Riverside Park Birding Club

This will be the final walk of the year through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff. Learn and build a birding community! Open to birders of all ages and experience. Meet at 116th Street and Riverside Drive. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating […]

Riverside Park
New York, NY
December 8, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Holiday Open House

Fairsted’s annual holiday open house returns! You’re invited to join us Sunday, December 8 as we bundle up for the holiday season. Wander through the historic design office at your own pace, take part in family-friendly arts and crafts and enjoy light refreshments. Offered in partnership with Friends of Fairsted.

Fairsted
Brookline, MA
December 22, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Winter Birding 101 Workshop

Discover everything you need to know about birds at the Winter Birding 101 Workshop. Participants will learn birding basics, how birds survive over the winter, and how we can help support them on their migration journeys! They’ll also make their very own bird feeder to bring home and a handmade native bird identification guide, with a special surprise!  This is a drop-off program. Guardians are encouraged to stay on-site during […]

Planting Fields
Oyster Bay, NY

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