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Diverse voices exploring the Olmsteds' living legacy.
Field Notes
ON on the Move: California, Boston, & Chicago
In May, Olmsted Network President Sue Breitkopf and Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships Victoria Vanhuss traveled across seven cities in four states, from wildfire-impacted neighborhoods in Southern California to historic parklands in Boston and large-scale civic projects in Chicago.
Research & Writings
Friends of Fairsted Announce 2026 Grant Recipients
The Friends of Fairsted have announced Alexa Vaughn and Charles Oropallo as the recipients of the 2026 Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant.
Conservation & Advocacy
Defending America’s Civic Landscapes
The Olmsted Network joins the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s legal efforts to protect the integrity of the White House grounds.
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Conservation & Advocacy
Now Open: 2026 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 July 15!
Research & Writings
Q&A with Author Mark Roessler
A conversation with the author of Fairsted: Reflections on How Olmsted Helped Heal a Fractured Democracy
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Layla George
Layla George, Olmsted Network board member and former Olmsted Parks Conservancy President, shares her appreciation for Olmsted in this brief interview.
Field Notes
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.
Field Notes
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.
Field Notes
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.
Field Notes
Prospect Park’s Bluebelt Boosts Flood Protection
Prospect Park’s Olmsted-designed waterways are being adapted for a new era of climate resilience.
Field Notes
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.
Field Notes
$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.
Advocacy
Defending America’s Civic Landscapes
The Olmsted Network joins the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s legal efforts to protect the integrity of the White House grounds.
White Stadium Case Heads to Massachusetts’ Highest Court
The Olmsted Network defends Boston’s Emerald Necklace—and public parks nationwide.
Protect Parks. Defend Democracy.
Sweeping budget cuts could weaken parks, trails and green spaces nationwide. Act now to defend funding and keep parks open for all.
Olmsted & Friends
This series of interviews highlights the people who have long championed Olmsted and the Olmsted Network.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet David Price
David Price is due to retire in June 2026 after 39 years of service to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL, overseeing the most significant period of growth in the landscape's 100+ year history.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Christian Zimmerman
Over the course of 35 years, Christian Zimmerman oversaw the restoration of Olmsted’s Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted & Friends: Meet Layla George
Layla George, Olmsted Network board member and former Olmsted Parks Conservancy President, shares her appreciation for Olmsted in this brief interview.
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