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Conservation & Advocacy

SOS: Franklin Park 

On Wednesday, March 5, the Olmsted Network hosted a discussion on the privatization of White Stadium in Boston’s Franklin Park. Watch the webinar recording now and take action by signing onto our letter by Monday, March 10.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews

Olmsted and Friends: Meet Arleyn Levee

Meet Arleyn Levee, an ardent and vocal advocate who has served the Olmsted Network in countless forms since its founding in 1980.
Personal Reflections

A Visit to Prospect Park 

Come along as Mark Roessler, our communications specialist, visits Olmsted and Vaux’s Prospect Park with Prospect Park Alliance Archivist Amy Peck.
Field Notes

New Scenic Overlook Coming to Cherokee Park

Olmsted Parks Conservancy announces investment of more than $300,000 in Chauffeur’s Rest section of Cherokee Park.
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Preserving Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY

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

Now Open: 2025 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 May 15!
Leadership

President Search Underway

The Olmsted Network is searching for a president to build on a period of tremendous growth.
Field Notes

New Research Grant Opportunity: Call for Entries

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.
Field Notes

Riverside Park Conservancy launches “More Trees, Less Trash”

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

Looking Back on 2024

Recap: 2024 Annual Conference

From September 13-15, the Olmsted Network took to the Hudson River Valley for Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing. The three days included memorable lectures, community conversations, panels, tours and dinners and inspired over 130 people from around the globe, ranging from local community members and students to partners, supporters, scholars and the 2023 […]

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Recap: Pop-Up Buffalo

From October 30 to November 1, 2024, the Olmsted Network took to New York for three days of memorable tours and meals in Buffalo and Niagara Falls.  On Wednesday, October 30, our small group arrived at The Richardson Hotel, which sits inside of the former Buffalo State Asylum. Now known as the Richardson Olmsted Campus […]

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Olmsted Network goes West!

The Olmsted Network trekked to Portland and Seattle last month for a week-long visit to the Pacific Northwest. Our goal? To grow our network and educate ourselves and others about the incredible assets in these cities — and the values behind them. While many associate Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted firm with the East […]

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Olmsted & Friends

This series of interviews highlights the people who have long championed Olmsted and the Olmsted Network.

Olmsted & Friends Interviews

Olmsted and Friends: Meet Sara Cedar Miller

Sara Cedar Miller retired from Central Park Conservancy in June after 40 years as a photographer and historian.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews

Olmsted and Friends: Meet Tupper Thomas

Meet Tupper Thomas, former head of Prospect Park Alliance and Park Administrator.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews

Olmsted and Friends: Meet Parker Andes 

In March 2024, Parker Andes retired from Biltmore after 24 years of service. As the Director of Horticulture, Andes managed the estate’s immaculate grounds and championed Olmsted’s original design intent across the property.

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