September 2015
In This Issue

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Saturday, 
9/5 at 1PM
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Thursday,
9/10 at 10AM
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Wednesday,
9/16 at 5:30PM
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Saturday,
9/19 at 8AM
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9/19 & 9/20
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Saturday,
9/26 at 1PM
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Sunday, 
9/27 at 1PM
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Sunday, 
9/27 at 1PM
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Saturday, 
10/3 at 1PM
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A Glimpse Beyond returns!

September 19th & 20th

Encounter unexpected sights and sounds while walking through Mount Auburn's historic landscape. These "glimpses," being performed by a cast of professional and community-based musicians, dancers, and artists, will have you reexamining your ideas about life and death, joy and sorrow.

Advanced tickets are required.  Don't miss this opportunity!  Learn more 
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Horticultural Highlight: Anemone

Anemones are a genus of approximately 120 species native across North America, Europe and Asia. Anemone originates from the Greek word anemos, for wind. 

One amorous Greek legend has it that Anemone was the name of a nymph who was loved by Zephyr, the god of the West Wind. Flora, goddess of flowers, became jealous and changed Anemone into a flower. Zephyr preferred her as a nymph.

Another legend comes from Bulfinch's Mythology, by Newton-born, Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) Lot 2308, Bellwort Path, "Venus...beheld Adonis and was captivated with him..."
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Worksman Mover is used by trained Cemetery 
Staff for working purposes only.
Eternally Green: Plant Collections Powered by Pedals

It's quiet. It's human-powered. It's a tricycle to be used by the Plant Collections Department, which is responsible for labeling trees and shrubs, and mapping the living collections of Mount Auburn.

Bicycles are not allowed at Mount Auburn. Are we disobeying our own rules with the trike?  
Learn more
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Wildlife Highlight: The Broad-winged Hawk
Broad winged Hawk

Photo by Jeremiah Trimble

Every autumn a group of dedicated hawk watchers climb mountain tops or any elevated location that provides an open view of the sky to witness impressive concentrations of migrating hawks. The Broad-winged Hawk is by the most numerous... read more

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pocket notebook
Members Week: 
September 14th-19th

Members of the Friends of Mount Auburn receive special benefits during our annual Members Week - September 14th - 19th.
 
Complimentary Gift:
Stop by the Visitors Center from September 14th - 19th (9AM - 4:30PM) for your gift of a Friends of Mount Auburn birders' pocket notebook, perfect for bird-watching around the Cemetery!
 
Special Program:
On Tuesday, September 15th at 4:30PM, join us for a free-to-members walking tour detailing our new Wildlife Action Plan.
Registration is required. 
To sign up, please call 617-607-1947 or email [email protected].
 
Event Discount:
Get a $5 discount on tickets to A Glimpse Beyond, an inspired performance of music, dance, and poetry, on Saturday, September 19th, plus a new family-friendly edition on Sunday the 20th.
  
Reciprocal Admission:
From September 14th - 19th, take advantage of complimentary admission at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
You must show your Friends membership card at the admission desk.
 
For more information, please contact us at 617-607-1947 or [email protected], or visit www.mountauburn.org
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History Highlight: Area North of Garden Pond Surveyed for Lots

The northeast corner of Mount Auburn Cemetery was originally used as an experimental garden for Massachusetts Horticulture Society. 
The garden lasted until 1835 when... read more
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Person of the Month: Charles Dana Gibson

Charles Dana Gibson, creator of the iconic "Gibson Girl", was born on September 14, 1867.  The "Gibson Girl," an icon of an independent, adventurous American girl remained an ideal for nearly two decades. In 1920 he became owner of Life Magazine and a
t the pinnacle of his career...learn more
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Current Projects at Mount Auburn 

Learn more about current projects happening at the Cemetery today.
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Beyond Our Gates: Events of Interest to the Community
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25 White St.
Cambridge, MA 02140
Wednesday, September 9th at 5PM
Nature Walk and Book Reception
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Sunday, September 13th from 1:30 to 5PM in Watertown
This self-guided tour is free and open to the public

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Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery
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[email protected]
tel: 617-547-7105 
 

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