Upcoming Public Events

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First Saturday of Every Month, 1 PM
Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
These docent-led 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried here.
Saturday, June 1
Saturday, July 6

Spring Migrants Walks
Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guides. All skill levels welcome.

Spring Migrants Walks, Thursdays at 6:45 AM Led by Jeremiah Trimble, Curatorial Associate, Ornithology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
May 9 – SOLD OUT
May 16 – SOLD OUT
May 23 – SOLD OUT

Spring Migrants Walks, Wednesdays at 6:45 AM Led by Bob Stymeist, Statistician, Bird Observer
May 8 – SOLD OUT

Forest Bathing: A Mindful Nature Experience
Stefanie Haug (LICSW) will guide our Forest Bathing experience including simple warm-up movements, a natural history of the area, guided breathing and centering awareness, mindful walking with sensory activities, and finding a nature meditation/sit spot. 
Sunday, August 11, 10 AM
Saturday, September 14, 1 PM
Saturday, October 19, 10 AM

Community Connections Walks
Join guest guide, Stefanie Haug LICSW, for a series of theme-based Community Connection Walks. Each walk includes nature-based mindfulness practices and space to listen and share what may arise around the theme of our walk.
Sunday, Aug 11 at 1:00pm-2:30pm: Elderhood
Saturday, Sep 14 at 10:00-11:30am: Navigating Loss
Saturday Oct 19 at 1:00-2:30pm: Navigating Loss

Early Risers Horticulture 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 flowering trees, we will try to catch them all.
Mondays at 8 AM – 9 AM
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 27

Sunset Sound Meditations
An outdoor Guided Meditation, Relaxation and Sound Experience with Sound Healing practitioner Marlene Boyette.
Saturday, May 11, 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 24, 5:30 PM
Saturday, September 21, 5:30 PM

Morning Writes
Lead by Mount Auburn Cemetery Public Events Producer, Julie-Anne Whitney, Morning Writes is an informal writing time and a chance to meet up with other creative thinkers. Each session will begin with a few writing prompts to get you started, followed by 30-40 minutes of writing time. 
Saturday, June 15, 10 AM
Saturday, August 17, 10 AM
Saturday, September 21, 10 AM

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We are thrilled to announce five new artists for Mount Auburn’s Artist-in-Residence program, now in its tenth year. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the artists will be working on original site-specific creative projects inspired by an in-depth experience at the cemetery. All projects will be presented to the public and announcements will be made on our website, e-newsletters, and on social media.

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Tribute Guidelines

To remember and honor a loved one when you visit, tributes made of natural plant material may be left graveside. Tributes will be removed for you when they become unsightly or during area maintenance. These regulations support our Vision of environmental stewardship by helping to preserve the landscape and ensure the safety of staff, wildlife, and visitors.

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The Cemetery grounds are open to all visitors 8 AM – 7 PM every day.  Please see below for information regarding specific buildings and amenities.

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Join us on Thursday, May 2 at 11:30 a.m. as local leaders and the community will join Mount Auburn Cemetery to open the new entrances dedicated to pedestrians only.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists with overall operations of the all-organic Greenhouse, including the production of crops and the regular and periodic maintenance and servicing of mechanical systems and equipment. Assists with Nursery work including plant care and infrastructure needs.  Provides floral tributes and other services for both lot-owners and visitors. 

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What’s in Bloom: Week of April 29, 2024

Crabapple, Malus sp., several locations

Siberian crabapple, Malus baccata, Flicker Path

Serviceberry, Amelanchier sp., many locations

Checkered lily, Fritillaria meleagris, Central Ave.

Yellowroot, Xanthorhiza simplicissima, Ivy Path

Oregon grape holly, Mahonia aquifolium, Walnut Ave.

Yellow archangel, Lamiastrum galeobdolon, several locations

Japanese maple, Acer palmatrum, several locations

Magnolia, Magnolia ‘Betty’, Cedar Ave.

Magnolia, Magnolia ‘Jane’, Cherry Ave.

Magnolia, Magnolia ‘Susan’, Cherry Ave.

Magnolia, Magnolia ‘Ann’, Cherry Ave.

Magnolia, Magnolia ‘Alexandrina’, Bigelow Ave

Magnolia, Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’, Larch Ave.

Magnolia, Magnolia ‘Goldfinch’, Mound Ave.

Spiraea, Spiraea ‘Grefsheim’, many locations

P.J.M. rhododendron, Rhododendron ‘P.J.M.’, several locations

Rhododendron, Rhododendron ‘Caronella’, several locations

Big white trillium, Trillium grandiflorum, Sumac Path

Purple trillium, Trillium erectum, Buttercup Path

Dutchman’s breeches, Dicentra cucullaria, Sumac Path

Barren strawberry, Waldsteinia fragarioides, many locations

Red barrenwort, Epimedium x rubrum, Birch Gardens

Fragrant sumac, Rhus aromatica, several locations

Forsythia, Forsythia sp., several locations

Hobblebush, Viburnum lantanoides, Sumac Path

Lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, Catalpa Path

Highbush blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, Rosebay Ave.

Bugleweed, Ajuga sp., several locations

Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, Elm Ave.

Creeping forget-me-not, Omphalodes verna, Spruce Ave.

Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, Halcyon Ave.

Siberian bugloss, Brunnera macrophylla, Birch Garden

Moss pink, Phlox subulata, Daphne Path

Basket of gold, Aurinia saxatilis, Ash Ave.

Korean spicebush viburnum, Viburnum carlesii, many locations

Virginia bluebell, Mertensia virginica, Fountain Ave.

Kerria, Kerria japonica, Quince Path

Tulip, Tulipa sp., Ash Ave.

Grape hyacinth, Muscari sp.,several locations

Adder’s tongue, Erythronium sp. Magnolia Ave.

Sugar maple, Acer saccharum, many locations

Three-flower maple, Acer triflorum, Halcyon Ave.

Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens, Chapel Ave.

Japanese andromeda, Pieris japonica, many locations

Mountain andromeda, Pieris floribunda, many locations

Paper birch, Betula papyrifera, several locations

River birch, Betula nigra, several locations

Squill, Scilla siberica,several locations

Daffodil, Narcissus sp., many locations

Anemone, Anemone sp., @ Sphinx

Creeping myrtle, Vinca minor, many locations

Japanese spurge, Pachysandra terminalis, several locations

Golden weeping willow, Salix xsepulcralis, Willow Pond

Red maple, Acer rubrum, several locations

Norway maple, Acer platanoides, many locations

Lenten rose, Helleborus ‘Pink Lady’, Birch Garden

Lenten rose, Helleborus ‘White Lady’, several locations