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Ellen Goodman (above), founder of The Conversation Project, delivered the keynote address at the 6th Annual meeting of the Council of Visitors on October 19, 2017. Earlier in the day, members of the Council participated in walking tours to learn more about Mount Auburn’s current environmental stewardship and monument conservation initiatives. “ Walking thru Mount Auburn Cemetery is one of my favorite past times. It is so beautiful and well kept. The historical aspect of the cemetery is such that it is difficult to comprehend how so many people in the area have never experienced the beauty within. ” The Friends of Mount Auburn hosted 15 donor events attended by 360 donors, including a visit to studio of Serpentino Stained & Leaded Glass in Needham (above). Website Comment 24