Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138-5517
www . mountauburn . org • 617-547-7105
Upcoming Events
Join us for an upcoming program to celebrate the history , horticulture , art and architecture , and notable figures that make Mount Auburn so unique . Visit us at www . mountauburn . org to view the entire schedule of events taking place at the Cemetery throughout the spring and summer .
k Candle Lighting Service Tuesday , December 20 , 4 PM
Our annual Candle Lighting Service , held each December , provides the opportunity to remember all of the loved ones no longer with us . Please join us in Story Chapel for year ’ s service . Free .
k Cherubs & Angels of Mount Auburn Sunday , January 8 , 1 PM
Images of celestial beings are found throughout the Cemetery , proudly posing on pedestals or tucked into the decorations of many monuments . Can you find them ? Join Rosemarie Smurzynski for an exploration of the grounds , seeking examples of these winged beings in marble and granite . $ 5 members ; $ 10 non-members .
k Eyes on Owls Saturday , February 18 , 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM
Join us in Story Chapel for a special presentation by teacher naturalist Marcia Wilson and wildlife photographer Mark Wilson . Marcia and Mark will introduce visitors to the owls of New England and beyond . Learn the field marks , signs , and naturalist ’ s skills that you can use to find owls without disturbing them , then meet some live owls up close ! Two sessions will be offered . Seating is limited . Preregistration is required .
Adult : $ 8 members ; $ 12 non-members . Child : $ 2 members ; $ 3 non-members . Children under three : Free .
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Photo by George McLean
k Tree & Shrub Pruning Workshop Tuesday , March 13 , 10 AM
Join Darryl Sullivan and Jonathan Webb for this walk and hands-on demonstration to learn about pruning ornamental trees and shrubs . We will discuss pruning methods and tools , and look at examples . Bring your questions and hand pruners . Space is limited ; preregistration is required . $ 10 members ; $ 15 non-members .
k Good Bugs for Bad Bugs Saturday , March 24 , 1 PM
Interested in keeping your annuals , perennials , and house plants healthy organically ? Join us at our Greenhouse for this workshop led by Kelley Sullivan to explore the hidden world of bugs that inhabit many of our plants . We will uncover foraging pests , detect their damage , and discover the beneficial insects that keep them at bay . Learn where to look for insects and the symptoms plants may display . Come away with tips for keeping both you and your plants healthy using organic methods . $ 5 members ; $ 10 non-members .
k Volunteer Docent Training Tuesday , March 27 – Thursday , March 29 , 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Would you like to be an ambassador of Mount Auburn Cemetery ? Consider becoming a Mount Auburn Docent ! Following this three-part training class , you will be ready to staff our visitor center and assist with our many public events . The Docent Training is free , but membership in the Friends is required .