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  • Thursday, September 9, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Eastern Time – Creating an Olmsted 200 Botanical Box, Online

    The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and the Riverside Public Library in Illinois present botanical artist Shilin Hora (below) and hardwood artisan Francisco Gonzales, who will walk us through the makings of intricate, museum-quality, botanical boxes commemorating Olmsted’s plan for Riverside. From Riverside Seed Hunts to the artists’ workshop at The Seed, this dynamic photo-rich lecture is set to be presented by Zoom on September 9 beginning at 8 pm Eastern time, 7 Central.

    Register at the Riverside Public Library website, https://riversidelibrary.libcal.com/event/7967471. You will be sent a link to the presentation after you register.

  • Tuesday, July 20, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Conversations with Olmsted: Creating Parks for the Ages, Online

    Tuesday, July 20, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Conversations with Olmsted: Creating Parks for the Ages, Online

    Olmsted 200 invites you to join a July 20 webinar at 3 pm Eastern time in our Conversations with Olmsted series as we explore different aspects of Olmsted’s far-reaching influence on America’s physical landscape and social fabric. Frederick Law Olmsted and the Olmsted firm believed that thoughtfully-designed public parks could bring communities together and provide residents and visitors with a host of health, economic and environmental benefits. Over a century after their creation, parks in New York, Louisville and Seattle face new opportunities and challenges.

    Moderated by Karen Phillips, FASLA and 2021 LAF Medal Honoree in conversation with three innovative leaders of historic Olmsted parks, this program will examine the importance of public parks in addressing today’s ecological, social, and cultural changes as well as the need to sustain them for future generations. Panelists include:

    • Susan Donoghue, President and Park Administrator, Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks
    • Layla George, President/CEO of Olmsted Parks Conservancy in Louisville, KY
    • Jennifer Ott, Assistant Director of HistoryLink and Steering Committee Chair of Volunteer Park Trust in Seattle, WA

    Share your thoughts and questions about the event using #ConvoswithFLO and #ParksfortheAges. Don’t forget to follow us and tag us @Olmsted200.

    To learn more about the Olmsted 200 bicentennial celebration and find nationwide events honoring the life and legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, please visit olmsted200.org.

    By registering for this free event, you agree to receive communication from The National Association for Olmsted Parks and Olmsted 200. You will receive the Zoom link via email 24 hours before the event. Register through Eventbrite HERE