An Earth Day Tour of Rochester's Highland Park

Join us for a special Earth Day exploration of Highland Park, where we'll celebrate the intersection of environmental stewardship, landscape design, and the visionary work of Frederick Law Olmsted. This unique tour transforms a historic landscape walk into a powerful reflection on urban ecology, conservation, and the critical role of green spaces in our community.

On the 54th Annual Earth Day, we'll explore how Olmsted's revolutionary park design was an early blueprint for environmental thinking—connecting urban communities with nature, promoting sustainability, and creating living ecosystems within city landscapes. Our tour will highlight the park's biodiversity, conservation efforts, and the profound environmental impact of thoughtful landscape architecture.

Earth Day Tour Details:

• Date: Monday, April 22 (Earth Day)
• Time: 10:00 AM

This 1.25-hour walking tour will focus on ecological awareness, showcasing Highland Park's role in urban environmental sustainability. Participants will learn about native plant conservation, urban wildlife habitats, and how Frederick Law Olmsted's design principles continue to inspire modern environmental thinking.

Our guide, Ron, will share insights from the Highland Park Conservancy, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts and ways individuals can contribute to environmental protection.

Practical Information:

• Location: Meet at the Gatehouse #2 at 400 Reservoir Avenue
• Accessibility: Limited mobility accommodations available
• Parking: Available along Reservoir Avenue's south side

Earth Day Participation Recommendations:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes
• Bring a reusable water bottle
• Dress in layers
• Optional: Bring a small notebook for observations
• Bring a spirit of environmental curiosity!

Ticketing and Weather:

• Limited tickets available
• Tour proceeds rain or shine
• Cancelations appreciated to allow wait-listed participants to attend

Join us in celebrating Earth Day by walking in the footsteps of a landscape design pioneer and reconnecting with the natural world in the heart of our urban environment.

Host or Publisher Highland Park Conservancy