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    The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is dedicated to sustaining Olmsted's vision for Riverside for generations to come. Its members are guided by his concern for humanity, nature, sense of community and the innovative and thoughtful essence of his work. The Olmsted Society invites residents and visitors to join us in learning, protecting the environment, and preserving our cultural and physical heritage.

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    • Landscape Workday: Scottswood Common at Millbridge Road
      Saturday, September 11 9:00 AM
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      Sunday, September 26 2:00 PM
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      Saturday, October 2 9:00 AM
    • Landscape Workday: Riverside Road
      Saturday, October 23 9:00 AM
    • Historic Walking Tour (South)
      Sunday, October 24 2:00 PM
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        • Zoo Woods and Waubansee Preserve Tours
        • The Ultimate Recycler
        • Xylem and Phloem!
        • Workdays 2009
          • Celebrating the Earth by Improving a Park
          • Scottswood Workday – Battling Buckthorn!
          • Treasures found in Scottswood Common
          • Take a Walk on the Wild Side
          • Riverside Road – August 29, 2009
          • Scottswood Commons – Fall Clean-up
          • Workday Update – Rainy Riverside
          • Winter Workday – Miller Woods Brushpile Burn
      • Architecture Field Trip – SC Johnson Building
      • Historic Walking Tours
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