It is true that Mount Auburn is first and foremost a cemetery, but it is also a National Historic Landmark, a botanical garden, an outdoor museum of art and architecture, and an important habitat for urban wildlife. Attend one of our many events and discover for yourself what makes this place so special!
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Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees, we will try to catch them all. REGISTER HERE>> Capacity: 25 people per walk Meet at Story Chapel ... Experience a deeper connection […]
People often ask me what my favorite tree is. And it's so hard to choose just one. In honor of this conundrum, join me, Alex Klein (former Mount Auburn arborist and local herbalist) for a tour of all my favorite trees at the cemetery. These include some of the grandest specimens on display, the strangest and most […]
Just the presence of trees growing around us is known to improve our mental well-being. Trees provide a connection to the natural world, which we are increasingly devoid of nowadays. Join herbalist and arborist Alex Klein on a walk around the cemetery, focusing on deepening this nature-connection in tangible and intimate ways. We'll learn about […]
Just the presence of trees growing around us is known to improve our mental well-being. Trees provide a connection to the natural world, which we are increasingly devoid of nowadays. Join herbalist and arborist Alex Klein on a walk around the cemetery, focusing on deepening this nature-connection in tangible and intimate ways. We'll learn about […]