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Frederick Law Olmsted’s park designs include passages of scenery in which the visitor becomes immersed, experiencing the restorative action of the landscape. To achieve this result, he subordinated all elements of the design to the single purpose of making the landscape experience most profound.
February 13, 2012
Frederick Law Olmsted Parks’ photostream on Flickr. Olmsted Parks Conservancy is celebrating the efforts volunteers made in the Frederick Law Olmsted Parks. 2011 marks the most volunteer time in our 23-year history—7000 hours. We rely on our volunteers to help keep the 18 historic Frederick Law Olmsted Parks healthy, clean, mulched and planted so more >
January 16, 2012
As part of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service, Metro Parks and Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced the newest Mayor’s Adopt-A-Park partners: Councilwoman Cheri Bryant-Hamilton’s District 5 Shawnee Neighborhood Association Fighting Chance Louisville Youthbuild Youth for Christ Louisville Grows Fern Creek United Methodist The newest Adopt-A-Park partners kicked off their commitment to keep Shawnee more >
January 13, 2012
Folks living near Bingham Park in Clifton have formally adopted their neighborhood Frederick Law Olmsted Park! Neighbors plan to work with the Conservancy to raise funds for improvements and to host regular clean-up and beautification projects. Individuals and groups can “adopt” their favorite neighborhood Frederick Law Olmsted Park or area of their favorite park! Call more >
Posted in: Project, seneca, Volunteer
December 13, 2011
Olmsted Parks Conservancy Plants 240 Trees in Seneca Park Funding provided from LG&E and KU grant Olmsted Parks Conservancy is planting 240 (14 species) of trees in Seneca Park, through a $5,000 grant from LG&E and KU’s “Plant for the Planet” program. The staff of Olmsted Parks Conservancy, including Mimi Zinniel, President/CEO, and several dedicated volunteers more >
December 12, 2011
We are looking for friendly, outgoing individuals, 18 years and older, to become volunteer Naturalists in the Frederick Law Olmsted Parks. We have a variety of fun opportunities and all Naturalists are trained in their area of interest. Trained volunteers can choose to assist with restoration projects, volunteer events and/or community outreach. An informational session more >
