This past 18 months the Arboretum has been our refuge from the pandemic, central to regaining emotional and physical strength. We have lived in JP for 40 years and marked the seasons of our lives there. Autumn leaves. Cross country’s skiing and great horned owls in winter. Trillium and dove tree in spring. This spring, coyotes at Bussey Brook Meadow and Pups yelping just as the rhododendrons and azaleas peaked across the road. Spectacular.