I have always loved visiting the Arboretum, but my level of appreciation for all it has to offer has increased since I moved to Jamaica Plain and then became a docent. Being so close to the Arnold has made it possible to visit it more often. And being able to visit during the pandemic has been a blessing! Being a docent allowed me to meet several of the staff and to get better acquainted with the collections and the work that goes into maintaining and making available to us this wonderful public space. It also allowed me to make friends with some of the staff and with fellow docents which that has been great! I love being part of the Arnold Arboretum community and I’m very grateful for it.