Morning Fitness Walk

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Wednesday, August 16, 8:00–9:30am https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76655 Join Arboretum docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This 3.5 mile walk will be fast-paced, […]

Caterpillar Lab at Arnold Arboretum

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

August 18-20; Friday: noon–4pm; Saturday: 11–4pm; Sunday: 11–4pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76678 The Caterpillar Lab is coming to the Arboretum! This immersive, interactive exhibit features hundreds of native caterpillars at every stage in […]

Family Hike in Arnold Arboretum: The Forest is Calling

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Sunday, August 20, 1:00pm-2:30pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76835 Families need nature at all times of the year! Following a StoryWalk® path, we’ll visit a nearby forest on Arboretum grounds and look under logs […]

Tour: Peters Hill

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Sunday, August 20, 2–3:30pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76668 Join docent Rick Ward for a tour of Peters Hill. Learn about the history of this lesser-known corner of the landscape and the uniqueness of […]

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In the Eliot Schoolyard

Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are […]

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Meditation Mondays at the Arnold Arboretum

Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Every Monday, July 10 through September 25. 6:30-7:00pm in July and August; 6:00-6:30pm in September https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events-2/meditation-mondays/ Unwind with this 30-minute, evening meditation under the shade of the maple collection at […]

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Meditation Mondays at Arnold Arboretum

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Every Monday in August, 6:30pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events-2/meditation-mondays/ Unwind with this weekly evening meditation under the shade of the maple collection. Facilitator Bob Linscott will guide the group through 30 minutes of […]

Workshop: Writing in the Company of Trees at Arnold Arboretum

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Wednesday, August 23, 5:30–7:00pm https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=76904 Practice writing under, about, and in collaboration with trees. Join Matthew Battles, editor of Arnoldia, the Arnold Arboretum's quarterly magazine, for an immersive workshop in […]

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Meandering Meditations | Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature

Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Every other Saturday from July 15 through August 26, 9:00am–11:30am https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/meandering-meditations-introduction-to-mindfulness-in-nature/ Find calm through nature and guided mindfulness exercises on a walk in the Arboretum with periodic stops to deepen […]

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Meandering Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Saturday, August 12, 9:00–11:30am and Saturday, August 26, 9:00-11:30am https://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/meandering-meditations-introduction-to-mindfulness-in-nature/ This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum is an opportunity to step out of our hectic lives. Participants will be […]

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