Western redcedar, Thuja plicata
In a vast, Northwest forest, Where snow falls, upon cedars: As though in answer to an unspoken chorus, Mine eyes rise to meet with hers… -Maurice Harris Previously we discussed Alaska yellow-cedar, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis. It is apropos to follow up … Continue reading
Ripple Effects of a Drought
The effects of the unprecedented drought that Mount Auburn (and most of Massachusetts) experienced during the 2016 growing season will be felt for several years. The extremely dry conditions triggered an extended dormancy period for turf grass. Respite didn’t arrive … Continue reading
New Horse Railroad brings visitors to Mount Auburn’s gate

The following is an excerpt from Silent City on a Hill: Picturesque Landscapes of Memory and Boston’s Mount Auburn Cemetery by Blanche M. G. Linden, pgs. 252- 253. Improvements in public transit brought visitors in greater numbers. Initially, hourly runs … Continue reading
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Search our database of burial and cremation records at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Continue reading