Splendid acres
Jamaica Plain resident Elaine Saint and her family were among a thousand or so visitors who wandered the colorful collections of Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum on Lilac Sunday. “I’ve lived in Jamaica Plain for about six years, but this was my first visit to the Arnold Arboretum,” she said. “I had such a wonderful morning with my kids, Kingston and Khalesi, and it was great to be surrounded by so many other families enjoying the day.” Now in its 104th year, Lilac Sunday has become a time-honored tradition for families to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Arboretum, which boasts more than 15,000 woody plants on its 265-acre landscape. This year, the event included tours of the Arboretum’s other collections, including the Bradley Rosaceous Collection, the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Gardens, and the Explorers Garden. Maggie Redfern, Explorers Garden tour guide and visitor education assistant, said the day was an opportunity to connect with multiple...