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Sumac flowers in late summer. Rhus sp. Crabapple fruits in late summer. Pearl Crescent Butterflies on Common Milkweed. A visitor poses with his pup at the Arboretum. There’s plenty of nature to explore right outside the Vista Room. Buz Brenton loves to take visitors on walks. Here he discusses one of his favorite trees: Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) The trail through the Lindens (Tilia sp.) Students find a spot of shade during a field trip. Japanese tree lilacs just starting to bloom. (Syringa reticulata) Native wildflower seedbeds in the winter prairie. A frosty perch! The Adirondack chairs at the crabapples are a visitor favorite. Crabapple in full bloom. (Malus sp.) Volunteers hard at work mulching trees. A view towards the maple collection. Common milkweed seedpods in late autumn. Sue and Buz Brenton, Founders The Brenton Arboretum was originally just a cow pasture – this photo was taken in 1996 before planting started. A student searches for wildlife during a field trip. The Vista Room has amazing views! The winding road through the collections with brome grass in the foreground. Buz Brenton with Ding White pine (Pinus strobus) Children can explore the streams in any season. Korean fir (Abies koreana) A bird’s nest in spring. Summer at The Brenton Arboretum An autumnal vista at the Arboretum.