Change of Date for Open Space Forum: Sunday April 21, 2013
The Open Space Forum II: Olmsted's Emerald Necklaces scheduled for April 2013 has a new date. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, the date has been changed to Sunday, April…
Clifton Park and Mothers’ Garden – Walking tour on May 11
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us on our delightful walking tour of Clifton Park and Mother's Garden! Walking Tour of Clifton Park and Mothers’ Garden Saturday, May 11, 1 – 3 PM Led by Eric Holcomb,…
Thank you for a great year in 2012!
In the spring, we organized a bus trip to Washington, DC including a tour of the U.S. Capitol Grounds from the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and a visit to the…
Upcoming meetings on parking proposal for Patterson Park
In light of the current controversy regarding proposals for Patterson Park, the Friends of Maryland's Olmsted Parks and Landscapes urges its members and others to inform themselves about the issues…
Gwynns Falls: The Olmsted Legacy in Baltimore – Walking Tour on September 15
Join Friends of Maryland's Olmsted Parks & Landscape board president Ed Orser for a long walk along the historic Gwynns Falls walk through the developed grounds of the historic Crimea estate…
“The Olmsted Principles of Design—How Relevant for Achieving Sustainability?” – Panel discussion on June 28
Please join us for a panel discussion on how urban designers, park advocates, and local political leaders are addressing current open space needs according to Olmsted Design Principles and developing strategies for protecting…
Join us for a Motor Coach Day Trip to Washington, D.C.
Friday, April 20, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Departs Baltimore at 9:00 a.m. sharp and returns around 5:30 p.m. A Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Grounds Designed by Frederick…
Talk by Justin Martin, author of Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted
Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Wheeler Auditorium, Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore Free and open to the public. Hear Justin Martin talk about his new…
Walk the Secret Paths of Roland Park with Judy Dobbs and Baltimore Heritage
Okay, maybe the footways in Roland Park aren’t that much of a secret, but they are somewhat hidden and are an important part of the neighborhood’s Olmsted design. Please plan to join…
Behind the Scenes Tour of Wyman Park with Baltimore Heritage
We are partnering with Baltimore Heritage to organize a tour of historic Wyman Park led by Friends’ members Tom McGilloway and David Holden. We’ll explore this often-overlooked Baltimore park that has…