University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Nichols Arboretunrn A place of peace and beauty n 1906, Walter Hammond Nichols ( ' 91) and his wife Ester Conner Nichols ( ' 94) donated 27 acres of land between Ged- des Road and the Huron River to the University of Michigan. Eight of these acres were designated for a botanical garden and arbore- tum. The following year, a nationally recognized landscaper, Ossian Cole Simonds ( ' 78), was hired by the University to design the garden. Simonds developed what is known today as the Nichols Arboretum. The first director over the arboretum was George P. Burns who served from 1907 to 1910 and is considered the father of Nichols Arbore- tum. Burns was a professor of botany at the University. It was soon discovered that this land, chosen as the site for the botanical garden, was unsuitable. In 1914, the University purchased a new site to house the gardens, and the original site became known simply as the Arbo- retum. The area was not officially named Nichols Ar- boretum until 1923. Much of the continued in- terest in the care and quality of the Arboretum can be attributed to Aubrey Tealdi, a professor of Landscape Gardening who worked at the University from 1909 to 1934. With Tealdi at the helm, there were at least 75 different species of trees and shrubs available for observa- tion at the arboretum. The Arboretum continues to be a favorite place among students today. Amy Gagliardi stated, The Arb, to me, provides an alterna- tive reality to the academic side of Michigan. Spending a few hours relaxing among the trees is the perfect compliment to a busy day. The Arb is whatever you want to make it, whether it be a study area, a sun tanning area or a picnic area, said Michelle Klein. Cindy Follman adds, The Arb is a place to discover. It is a place to be by yoursef, to be with friends, to play frisbee, to go sailing ... U-M is fortunate to have a place preserved for us to spend time and better under- stand nature, at an institu- tion where it is easy to be- come on the verge of forgetting. By S. Simon and B. Horowitz THE ARB OFFERS a quiet, open place to exercise . . . ... OR SIMPLY just to kick back and catch up on some much-needed sleep. NICHOLS ARBORETUM 19

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MANY STUDENTS FIND the Art a relaxing, peaceful place to study. APPEAL TO ALL AGES . . . Kids can love the Arb, even if they don ' ) go to U-M. THE OPEN FIELDS provide a perfect place for many students ' fa- vorite sports. 18 NICHOLS ARBORETUM

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASSES ... and other assorted: artworks on sale on East Universi- ; ty during the Art Fair. MARC RUSSELL of the Blue Front Persuaders, a popular local rock-n ' -blues band, performed at the Graceful Arch at the Art Fair ast summer. TAKING A BOW . . . This violin- ist played on the intersection of State St. and East William. 204 ART FAIR