Anthropocence—the “Age of Humans”—is the scientific name for our new future, in which humankind is the dominant force of nature that stands to determine our ecology and therefore the fate of all life on Earth. To many, Anthropocence foreshadows widespread extinction of species and loss of global sustainability. But, this needn’t be. Scientist and author Oswald Schmitz will discuss how the science of ecology is evolving to provide new understanding about how humans can engage with the natural world to maintain and enhance our planet’s environmental performance and ensure a sustainable...

May is a celebration of buds and blooms in the landscape of the Arboretum. Come see the colorful “clothes” our plants put on for their spring display. This walk will highlight different plants and natural phenomena while developing observational skills in children. One adult may bring a maximum of three children; suitable for children ages four through eight. Meet in the Visitor Center.

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The Fagus (beech) collection comprises more than 100 individuals and has representatives from eight different species. It is an extremely rich collection with many specimens from the late 1800's and early 1900's as well as a number collected by E.H. Wilson. Witness the majestic outline, graceful branches, slender buds and beautiful leaves of the beech. Join a tour provided by Arboretum staff, chat with an Arboretum Interpreter about the differences between the American Beech and the European Beech, or participate in a family activity. Or, simply stand or lie under a...

Talk and Presentation by Mary Taylor Simeti, Sicilian Flora from the Grand Tour to the Present: Saturday, May 20, Noon-1:00pm

Reception with the Artists: Saturday, May 20, 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Hunnewell Building 

Members of the Harvard Class of 1962, Susan Pettee and Mary Taylor Simeti, bring their creative vision and exploration of the wildflowers of Sicily to the Arboretum for this first look at an exciting...

By popular demand, on May 6th, Pamela Goody will reprise her presentation on her process and inspiration for her wonderful art quilts. Fabric art for Pamela Goody became a freeing experience when she discovered she could create her own designs. Like singing, for which Goody is classically trained, her art evolved as a way to express her individuality. Goody quilts with a painterly eye, preparing a canvas of fabric, using materials with a variety of scale, texture, color, and design. Often, she paints, sponges, or stamps her own fabric, translating nature through the medium of fabric. She...

Ever wonder about the inside of a tree or how a tree functions? Or, what a single tree can tell us about climate? Reporter Lynda Mapes spent a year embedded with scientists at the Harvard Forest to explore a single, 100-year old oak, from the symbiotic relationships in and around its roots and branches to the daily and seasonal changes of the canopy. Hear Lynda speak about her experience studying a rooted tree for a year and how this specimen is one of many in the remarkable, six-state recovery of forests that is underway on former farmland throughout New England. Her book, ...

Getting on track for retirement - This webinar is intended for employees 10 to 20 years from retirement. Participants will learn how to estimate if they’re on track for retirement by using an online calculator and get practical solutions on how to get back on track if needed. 

Sponsored by Vanguard, one of Harvard's retirement plan companies, and open to all Harvard faculty and staff. Click ...

Getting on track for retirement - This webinar is intended for employees 10 to 20 years from retirement. Participants will learn how to estimate if they’re on track for retirement by using an online calculator and get practical solutions on how to get back on track if needed. 

Sponsored by Vanguard, one of Harvard's retirement plan companies, and open to all Harvard faculty and staff. Click ...

Timeline to retirement - This webinar is intended for participants 3 to 10 years from retirement and will review the key benefits and decision points from ages 62 to 70. The webinar focuses on two federal entitlement programs, Social Security and Medicare, as well as major milestones associated with employer-sponsored retirement plans that can help participants avoid significant tax penalties on withdrawals. 

Sponsored by Vanguard, one of Harvard's retirement plan companies, and open to all Harvard faculty and staff. Click ...

Timeline to retirement - This webinar is intended for participants 3 to 10 years from retirement and will review the key benefits and decision points from ages 62 to 70. The webinar focuses on two federal entitlement programs, Social Security and Medicare, as well as major milestones associated with employer-sponsored retirement plans that can help participants avoid significant tax penalties on withdrawals. 

Sponsored by Vanguard, one of Harvard's retirement plan companies, and open to all Harvard faculty and staff. Click ...

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