News & Events, January 2012 |
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English Holly, Ilex aquifolium
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Horticultural Highlight:
English Holly, Ilex aquifolium
Many people know English Holly because of its frequent use to decorate houses, businesses, and churches, during our winter holidays. This modern tradition may be traced back at least two millennia...continue reading
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Coyote at Mount Auburn Cemetery, photo by John "Garp" Harrison
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Wildlife at Mount Auburn Cemetery
Coyotes have lived harmoniously around Mount Auburn and the neighboring Charles River for many years. The Cemetery is aware of coyotes living on our grounds today. They have posed no threat to Mount Auburn visitors, though one should be aware of their presence...continue reading
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 January History Highlight: The First Snowfall by James Russell Lowell
Poet James Russell Lowell (1819-1891, Lot #323, Fountain Avenue) could see his lot at Mount Auburn Cemetery from his family's home, Elmwood.
In 1847 he wrote a poem in remembrance of the daughter he had just buried in the family lot at Mount Auburn after watching the first snowfall of the season...continue reading
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Monument of Nathaniel Parker Willis, photo by Rob Velella
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Person of the Month: Nathaniel Parker Willis (January 20, 1806 - January 20, 1867)
This month we remember the life of poet, editor,
publisher, travel essayist and, for a time, the highest-paid magazine writer of his day. On New Year's day, 1829, Parker wrote: Winter is come again. The sweet south west
Is a forgotten wind, and...continue reading ____________________________________________ |
