Inger Schultz, a development officer for the Arb, said a visit can connect people with the simple pleasures in life. Just being able to watch colors change and see the water move is big. The Arboretum is operated by the School of Natural Resources and Environment. Most of the land was given as a gift, and students appreciate it as such. Escaping into the wilderness for a brief moment, getting out of the realities of the world.
Students visit the Arb to study, exercise or just to relax and enjoy nature.
The sky is open, you're surrounded by trees. You can bring your dogs, watch the squirrels. It's relaxing not to have the people in your house bothering you. One visitor said the Arb is a great place to bond with pets - even if they're not his own. It's fun to run through here because you always get chased by dogs.