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John Auld talks about visitors to the arboretum during the Covid-19 pandemic and his job keeping things tidy.

Caelum Wishart explains why the Japanese garden means so much to those who spend time here.

John Auld talks about saving the frogs from the Italian garden's fountain come winter.

Inger Knudsen describes her experience volunteering for the Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners in the Arboretum.

A wedding ceremony in a magical forest glade.

Lilia Sharpe reflects on her wedding day located at the Arboretum on June 23rd, 2001.

Chris Earley talks about his first memory at the Nature Centre.

Sarina Perchak shares the story of her first experience in the Wisahkotewinowak Tea Garden with the medicine walk and the teaching opportunity she had in the Tea Garden.

Ric Jordan talks about the original pond, now known as the reflecting pool.

John Auld reminisces about the times he spent in the Arboretum working, walking, drinking coffee, and talking about everything with his late friend Fred.

Terry Schwan on his history with the Zavitz Pines site.

Amber talks about how the memorial grove helped her experience with COVID-19.

Mary Walsh draws on her experience at the Memorial Grove and the plant and plaque that is dedicated to her father.

John Curtis, one of the original staff at the Arboretum in 1970 talks about living in Harrison House

Julie and Alan Smithson recall their Sept 2002 wedding, as well as the benefits they see in the Arboretum

Murray Woods, aged 90, discusses fundraising for the OAC '56 Park in the Garden and the calming benefits of walking in the Arboretum.

Chris Earley reflects on realizing the importance of Gene Banks.

Ruth Robinson reflects on her experience learning from R. J. Hilton, the Arboretum's first director.

Byron along with his partner saw a deer and a coyote on their regular walking route in the Arboretum.

Arboretum Head Gardener Caelum Wishart describes the importance of gardens for wildlife, and how he experiences the arboretum in his own life.