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June 2025

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MassQ Workshop with Daniel Callahan Sold Out

MassQing is an art-form that uses the human face as a canvas to reveal one’s inner state. Learn the origin, technique and meaning of this practice from MassQ artist Daniel Callahan and then engage firsthand in the conception and creation of your own MassQ.

14 Jun
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Leventritt Pavilion

8V3G+H77 Boston, Massachusetts

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Mushroom Hunt Sold Out

Hundreds of mushrooms hide beneath the Arboretum’s canopies, silently blossoming into unique forms then withering away again just as quickly. Join local mushroom enthusiast Maria Pinto to search for these fascinating organisms on the Arboretum grounds, both edible and poisonous alike. Along the way you will learn what mushrooms to look for in different habitats and seasons, how they move through ecosystems, and what the Arboretum’s unique collections affect what mushrooms you might find here.

15 Jun
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bussey Street Gate

7VWC+HQ7 Boston, Massachusetts

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Morning Fitness Walk

Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This walk will be fast-paced, energetic, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise! Bring good walking shoes, water, and walking poles if desired.

17 Jun
9:00 am – 10:30 am
in front of the Hunnewell Building

125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA

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Finding Fireflies Sold Out

When the sun sets and darkness settles on the Arboretum for the night, every now and then the dark is interrupted by the flash of a firefly. Join Professor Adam South of Tufts University for an evening Firefly Walk to learn about the lives of the fireflies that live here, the mechanics of how they light up, and how these unique insects are being impacted by pesticides and light pollution.

18 Jun
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Peters Hill Gate

7VWC+HQ7 Boston, Massachusetts

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Fireflies in a field with a stone path running through it

Finding Fireflies Sold Out

When the sun sets and darkness settles on the Arboretum for the night, every now and then the dark is interrupted by the flash of a firefly. Join Professor Adam South of Tufts University for an evening Firefly Walk to learn about the lives of the fireflies that live here, the mechanics of how they light up, and how these unique insects are being impacted by pesticides and light pollution.

20 Jun
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Peters Hill Gate

7VWC+HQ7 Boston, Massachusetts

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The Cosmic Tree: A Universal Symbol of Life: Flowering Trees Sold Out

Cosmologies are ways of understanding the nature of the universe, of experiencing the world in all its variations including the visible and the invisible. Over millennia trees have served as the mythological archetype of the world’s axis (axis mundi), the pole through the earth’s center which connects the worlds above and below. Within a cosmic-magical model of the world  (imago mundi), trees also evolved in various cultures to possess innate spiritual powers or as conduits for communication with the holy or sacred.

During this tour we will discuss angiosperms, the largest and most diverse group in the plant kingdom. All flowering trees are angiosperms, but not all angiosperms reproduce in the same way, so you may not see blooms and flowers but plenty of leaves. Docent Katrina Scott will lead this interactive tour with stops for moments to reflect on specific trees and the stories associated with them. Were they revered or feared?  A home for deities or tricksters?

21 Jun
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Centre Street Gate

8V2F+WQJ Boston, Massachusetts

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Terapia de Bosque en Español

La terapia de bosque, también conocida como baño de bosque o shinrin-yoku, es una práctica basada en evidencia que te conecta con la naturaleza de manera amable, curiosa y consciente. En el ritmo acelerado del mundo de hoy, esta experiencia cuidadosamente diseñada te invita a tomar una pausa, despertar tus sentidos y disfrutar de lo que nos ofrece la naturaleza.

21 Jun
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bussey Street Gate

7VWC+HQ7 Boston, Massachusetts

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Olmsted and the Arnold Arboretum

Frederick Law Olmsted, considered the father of landscape architecture, designed some 500 public spaces in North America. The Arnold Arboretum is the only arboretum he designed, a National Historic Landmark, and a model for others around the world. Docent Bill Beizer, will identify the elements of the Arboretum that best reflect Olmsted’s philosophy and approach to landscape design.

21 Jun
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bussey Street Gate

7VWC+HQ7 Boston, Massachusetts

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Tai Chi at the Arboretum

Tai chi is a Chinese martial art known for its slow, intentional movements which act as a form of moving meditation for practitioners. Join International Tai Chi Gold Medalist and referee Hongsheng Jin for this one-hour tai chi class, appropriate for beginners and experienced students alike. The class will begin with breathwork and stretching, continue with a moving meditation and a walk practice, and conclude with a formal tai chi practice.

21 Jun
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Leventritt Shrub & Vine Garden

8V3G+MF4 Boston, Massachusetts

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Birding with Nature Man Mike Sold Out

Embark on a birdwatching walk in the Arboretum’s landscape with birder and wildlife photographer Michael Bryant, AKA Nature Man Mike. This two-hour walk is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. Binoculars will be available to borrow on a first-come-first-serve basis, but you are encouraged to bring your own!

22 Jun
8:00 am – 10:00 am
in front of the Hunnewell Building

125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA

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Conifer Collection Tour

The conifer collection at the Arnold Arboretum is a magical place to visit at any time of the year, as it is especially rich in history and diversity. Docent Cristina Squeff will lead participants through this collection explaining key identification features and sharing relevant stories about individual trees.  Accessibility: This walk will include woodchip and gravel paths. […]

22 Jun
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Bussey Street Gate

7VWC+HQ7 Boston, Massachusetts

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