A beloved community and research landmark, the University of Guelph's Arboretum is the 2024 recipient of Ontario Nature s Natural History Award.
The award honours individuals and groups that have made a significant impact toward protecting nature in Ontario and promoting conservation biology.
The Edna and Frank C. Miller English Garden
The Arboretum has been an internationally renowned site of this work for more than 50 years, offering free admission and extensive community programming, with a mission to serve as an outdoor learning resource for campus and the community.
Arboretum Director Justine Richardson accepted the honour at the Ontario Nature's Conservation Awards on June 1 at the Evergreen Resort in the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula.