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Learn about Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscaping

Do you like gardening and architecture? Learn about Frederick Law Olmsted, known as the father of American landscape architecture, who designed nearby Genesee Valley Park, Highland Park, Seneca Park, and Maplewood Park. He also partnered with Calvert Vaux to design Central Park in NYC.

This talk, by a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension, will be an introduction to the life and accomplishments of Olmsted. The class will be held at the Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake Road South, Brockport, on August 17 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Register online at http://swedenclarksonrec.recdesk.com or in person at the Sweden/Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road, prior to the class. For information, call 431-0090.

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