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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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Recent News & Articles
Organizational News
Sue Breitkopf named President of the Olmsted Network
She brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience and a deep commitment to public landscapes and civic engagement.
Personal Reflections
A Visit to Olmsted’s Hometown
Come along as Mark Roessler visits Hartford— Connecticut’s capital city and Olmsted’s birthplace— with historian Jana Colacino.
Conservation & Advocacy
Why the Fight for White Stadium Must Go On
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy recently lost its case opposing the privatization of White Stadium, but with an appeal underway, the fight to protect public access in Boston’s Franklin Park continues.
Field Notes
Instructions to Draftsmen
Created by the Olmsted Brothers firm in 1932, this newly digitized booklet served as a formalized guide for the office’s graphic standards.
Field Notes
Olmsted’s First Walk in a Public Park
Nearly 175 years ago, Frederick Law Olmsted’s passion for parks as democratic spaces was ignited by a trip to Birkenhead Park in England.
Conferences & Events
Recap: Pop-Up Atlanta
The Olmsted Network’s recent trip to Atlanta, GA, from April 4-6, 2025, included tours of the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, Druid Hills, Olmsted Linear Park, Grant Park, Piedmont Park and more.
Field Notes
Act Now: Stand with Fairsted
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site—known as Fairsted—faces budget and staff reductions.
Field Notes
Revitalizing Portland’s Olmsted Parks
In this Q&A, Suzanne Bishop explains how a passionate group of advocates are pushing for a new parks funding model in Oregon’s largest city.
Field Notes
Apply Now: 2025 PGMS Green Star Awards
Honor your Olmsted-influenced landscape by applying for the Professional Grounds Management Society's Olmsted Award category by June 15, 2025.
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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