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Recap: Pop-Up Buffalo

The Olmsted Network recently hosted Pop-Up Buffalo, a three-day travel experience to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY.
Conservation & Advocacy

Olmsted’s Legacy at the Capitol Lives On

The Olmsted Network’s guide to the U.S. Capitol Grounds makes its way to Congress just in time for the upcoming presidential inauguration.
Olmsted in the Arts

From 2D to 3D: The Birth of Big Head Fred

We explore the origins of our nine-foot-tall Big Head Fred mascot with puppet-maker Randy Carfagno.
Field Notes

Evolving Landscapes: Author Interview 

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

Beloved Olmsted scholar’s library finds a new home 

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

Battered, Biltmore Rises 

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

Olmsted Legacy Shines at ASLA & PGMS Conferences 

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

A waterfall flows again in Harlem 

The restoration of a cherished cascade in New York City’s Morningside Park unites city officials, neighbors and Columbia University staff and students.
Field Notes

Olmsted 101: A Class for Adult Learners  

In October 2024, the Olmsted Network hosted a six-week course on the work of Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted firm for older adult learners through Osher Online.

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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