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A Spectacular Spring Hike Thru the Arnold Arboreum

Sunday, May 9, 2021
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
Easy to Moderate
Hosted by emsinjp

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Come on along for a spectacular spring hike through the always scenic Arnold Arboretum.  Beginning at the main entrance, our amazing hike will take us throughout the entire preserve for about 5 miles.  Early spring is the absolute best time to experience the glorious, natural wonders of this really special place - the azaleas and lilacs will be in full bloom (or almost!), wild flowers will be abundant and the trees will be bursting with life.  The Arboretum is a 300-acre treasure operated by Harvard University (great 1000 year lease!) on land owned by the City of Boston. It's a National Historic Landmark, and it's one of the finest examples of design by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (think Central Park!).  Please wear your good hiking shoes & warm layered clothes and bring a liter of water.  After our fabulous hike, we'll have an option to head over to nearby & happening Jamaica Plain center for some schmoozing over an early dinner with drinks.  Steady rain cancels. 

Who came along (11)

emsinjp GUEST MEMBER
emsinjp
Jamaica Plain, MA
i6483103 GUEST MEMBER
i6483103
SHARON, MA
HikerBiker SUSTAINING
HikerBiker
Manchester, NH
jcinmass GUEST MEMBER
jcinmass
Boston, MA
J GUEST MEMBER
Jimfb
Natick, MA
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HikerLegs SUSTAINING
HikerLegs
South Burlington, VT
menard77 SUSTAINING
menard77
Merrimac, MA
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freespirit GUEST MEMBER
freespirit
Dover, NH
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A member · May 9, 2021
A botanical bonanza of buds & blossoms! Thank you Ed for a glorious spring day and for sharing your insight about the arboretum. Enjoyed meeting the new guys and seeing the old ones - pun intended ;)

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