The Arnold Arboretum
The Arnold Arboretum
District / Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain / Roslindale
Type: Botanical Park / Living Museum
Era: 1986
Status: Mundane & Fey-Adjacent
Description
Established 1872 as part of a collaboration with Harvard University. A 281-acre park featuring trees, shrubs, and woody vines from around the world. Part of Boston's Emerald Necklace (Olmsted's chain of parks). Functions as a living museum with comprehensive cataloguing for scientific study and conservation.
History
Founded 1872. Part of the Olmsted-designed Emerald Necklace.
Key Features
- 281 acres of catalogued trees and shrubs
- Seasonal blooms
- Walking tours and educational programs
- Quiet, isolated sections of old-growth trees
Magical Significance
Some of the older trees in the Arboretum are very old — older than the records suggest. Druids and nature-attuned individuals feel a watchful presence in the deeper sections, especially after dusk.
Key NPCs
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