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Conferences & Events
Recap: 2026 Annual Conference
The Olmsted Network saw record turnout for our 2026 Annual Conference—The Power of Connection: Shaping Resilient Public Landscapes—and 2026 Awards Dinner in Portland, OR.
Conferences & Events
Olana: Frederic Church’s Vision of Art and Landscape
The hourlong history webinar marked the bicentennial year of artist Frederic Church.
Olmsted & Friends Interviews
Olmsted and Friends: Meet Donald Harris
The longtime Seattle park advocate discusses the founding of the Olmsted Network, the work of the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks, and more.
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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.
Conferences & Events
Recap: 2025 Annual Conference
The Olmsted Network recently hosted our 2025 Annual Conference— Defending Common Ground: An Olmsted Parks Intensive — and our annual Awards Dinner in Washington, DC.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Ann Satterthwaite
The Olmsted Network celebrates the life of Ann Satterthwaite—planner, preservationist, and advocate for public landscapes.
Field Notes
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Springdale Playground
From fundraising to final ribbon-cutting, OLPA and local leaders came together to create an inclusive space for all ages.
Advocacy
Section 106 at 60: What’s at Stake Now
Section 106 now faces a second threat: a Senate bill, with an initial vote expected November 9.
Court Revives Legal Challenge to Buffalo’s Kensington Expressway
A New York appeals court ruled that legal claims over the Kensington Expressway can proceed.
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.
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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