In a year where I was separated from family and friends abroad, the arboretum was my refuge. I would walk a 5 mile loop and talk to loved ones at home while breathing in the beauty of nature and huffing and puffing my way up Peter’s Hill or wandering through the meadow where the birds nest. One day I came across a bird on the side of the pathway. It let me get too close and didn’t look well. As I was wondering what to do, I spied a park warden and was very happy to hear that you partner with a rescue center. I hope that I helped that little Bluejay. It felt a little as if I was giving something back to the environment that had sustained me through a difficult year. Exploring the pathways and landscapes of the Arnold arboretum was a wonderful respite. It’s hard to feel lonely when surrounded by beautiful nature. Thank you for all that you do!