4901-E - Cornell Gardening Class-Rochester Olmstead Parks

Cornell Cooperative Extension will offer a series of gardening classes at the Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake Road, this year on several Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. An introduction to the life & accomplishments of Frederick Law Olmsted-the pioneer of the modern urban park. Includes the history of urban parks, some the early life of FL Olmsted, leading to the creation of Central Park. The major projects of Olmsted & the Olmsted firm after Central Park. And finally, the Monroe County Park System-partially designed by Olmsted.
Instructor: Bob Beabout 585-261-1665
Fee: $5/class Pre-registration is required. Max: 20 people.
Program Type Adult
Program Subcategory -
Program Code 4901-E
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 2/8/2025
Enrollment End Date 10/17/2025
Instructor(s)
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 5
Maximum 20
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum -
Maximum -
1 Class
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $5.00
Thursday - 10/16/2025
Start Time 6:30 PM
End Time 9:00 PM
Location Sweden Town Park