Parking Update

Due to necessary adjustments to the scope of the geothermal work that is occurring in front of Lyman there will be NO accessible parking in front of Lyman for approximately the next two weeks. The closest handicap accessible parking space on College Lane is about 200 yards south of Lyman (just north of the Smith Conference Center). If Lyman guests need this space and assistance getting closer to Lyman there is a number posted on an adjacent sign where guests can call for a ride that will get them to within 30 yards of Lyman. Please call 413-585-2742 for more information if needed.

 

Parking Update

Due to necessary adjustments to the scope of the geothermal work that is occurring in front of Lyman there will be NO accessible parking in front of Lyman for approximately the next two weeks. The closest handicap accessible parking space on College Lane is about 200 yards south of Lyman (just north of the Smith Conference Center). If Lyman guests need this space and assistance getting closer to Lyman there is a number posted on an adjacent sign where guests can call for a ride that will get them to within 30 yards of Lyman. Please call 413-585-2742 for more information if needed.

 

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Paula Cortés ’70

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Paula Cortés is a recently retired licensed landscape architect, and a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Cortés took former Botanic Garden Director William Campbell's Horticulture course while at Smith, and moved on to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for her master's degree in landscape architecture. She established her firm, Cortés Associates, in 1980, and has worked primarily in the public sector in the Boston area, designing parks, playgrounds and community gardens and then incorporated private garden design into her work.  

Cortés previously served on the Friends of the Botanic Garden Advisory Committee and is very pleased to be able to lend her support to the newly reconstituted Friends Leadership Council. She  looks forward to working with the council members and College staff.

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Class of 1970