Community Nature Mandala

T﻿he Friends of Mount Auburn is a non-profit educational trust dedicated to the conservation of Mount Auburn Cemetery’s natural and cultural resources and public appreciation of the Cemetery’s many facets through programs and educational efforts.

Friends of Mount Auburn

Join the Mount Auburn community and Summer SOLSTICE participants in a Nature Mandala made from natural objects found at the Cemetery.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

summer SOLSTICE 2025

Join us Saturday, June 21st for a full day of events exploring themes of healing, mindfulness, revitalization, and finding joy.

Registration not required. Visit Asa Gray Garden to participate any time between 10:00am-5:00pm.Join artist Elisabeth Gerald as she guides the Mount Auburn community and all Summer SOLSTICE participants in a healing Nature Mandala made from natural objects found at the Cemetery.Also known as Land Art or Environmental Art, Earth Art is made from organic materials found in nature like stones, branches, leaves, flowers, feathers, pinecones, etc. Creating a Nature Mandala (aka an Earth Art Mandala) is a meditative and often collaborative practice intended to connect you to the environment.Mandalas, meaning “circle” in Sanskrit, are Buddhist devotional images that represent wholeness and are seen as a symbol for infinite connection signifying the transformation from suffering into joy. We hope that creating this Nature Mandala is a unifying and healing experience for all who participate and that it will awaken your imagination and appreciation for the natural world....Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the <a href="https://www.mountauburn.org/membership/" title="https://www.mountauburn.org/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Friends of Mount Auburn</a>. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the <a href="https://massculturalcouncil.org/" title="https://massculturalcouncil.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or if you have any questions about your membership, please contact <a href="mailto:friends@mountauburn.org" title="mailto:friends@mountauburn.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">friends@mountauburn.org</a>.Mount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. <a href="https://www.mountauburn.org/public-events-visitor-education/" title="https://www.mountauburn.org/public-events-visitor-education/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to learn more.

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