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!
Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
As our planet undergoes profound ecological transformation, many are experiencing a deep, often unspoken sorrow known as climate grief—the emotional response to environmental loss, climate disruption, and the uncertain future […]
Every one of us is affected by the changing climate. What do professional and hobby gardeners need to think about when planning and managing our gardens in these conditions? Come […]
Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. REGISTER HERE>> Tuesday Walks […]
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 […]
Grief to Gratitude is a site-responsive dance performance around Auburn Lake, performed and choreographed by 24-25 Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton with live musical accompaniment by Akili Jamal Haynes. Grief to Gratitude […]
Grief to Gratitude is a site-responsive dance performance around Auburn Lake, performed and choreographed by 24-25 Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton with live musical accompaniment by Akili Jamal Haynes. Grief to Gratitude […]
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 […]
Mount Auburn, designated a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature […]
Spending time in nature can ground us and provide a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves. Nature-based art can be used to create memorials and tributes, fostering a […]
Celebrated, scandalous, and unknown: meet some of the fascinating figures of Boston’s LGBT past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray. We will visit the resting […]