Since we moved to the Boston area in 1985, I have always enjoyed the arboretum and to be honest, rather taken it for granted. Now, over the years, there have been so many connections that have been meaningful. When our 19 year old son died in 1997, we created a memorial garden at his high school. I went to the Arboretum to ask for advice on where to look for Japanese maples. Later I inquired about camellias, and was so pleased to find the Arboretum had a few. When my grandchildren were born, we often celebrated Mother’s Day on Lilac Sunday. And now an arboretum lilac, from one of those Sundays when I gave my son a membership, included a small lilac that is in their yard. But it is really during the Pandemic, that I have felt so connected when we made our way over to experience the Arboretum. And I found the programs with the Harvard Art Museum with the Painting Edo exhibit outstanding. I sent all the links to friends and family. Also loved the directors lecture series on pecan trees and sent those links on too.