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The most attractive and hospitable campuses I have visited always include natural areas that include trees, shrubs, and other plants, flowers and animal habitats. These natural pedestrian friendly environments give respite from buildings and other facilities and the sometimes hectic pace of university life. The GVSU Arboretum is such a place.

Our Arboretum is designed to appeal to our senses by yielding a variety of colors and textures, aromas and sounds throughout the Michigan seasons. Most of all, though, it is a peaceful place to relax or study.

Ronald F. VanSteeland,
Vice President Emeritus
GVSU - 1966-2001