Olmstead: Parks for People

Olmstead: Parks for People. Frederick Law Olmstead was the catalyst for the concept of Parks For The People establishing an outstanding legacy of national and urban parks. His mission in providing people with landscapes to "escape" congested urban living, highlighting immersion in nature by offering recreational outlets. He had the ability to create naturalistic environments, collaborating with Calvert Vaux whose strengths in Gothic Architecture, bridge design, & city planning complemented Olmstead gifts. Highlights of their collaboration include Central Park, Prospect Park, Niagara Falls State Park, and Yosemite National Park. A fascinating journey in the establishment of parks in America. presented by award-winning landscape designer, Jennifer Yates. Whether you've visited one or all or none, you won't want to miss!

Jennifer Yates is an artist, versatile, experienced award-winning landscape designer with a unique perspective. Her work focuses on the impressive & beautiful as well as ecological.  Her lifetime of study in the complementary fields of architecture. horticulture and the envitonment inform her natural gift for color and structure to create harmonious landscape designs.

Her training began with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree with a minor in Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design, complemented with a study of Art at Brown University.  Jennifer followed this with studies in Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at the New York Botanical Gardens.  Finally, she completed certification from the Northeast Organic Farming Association.