All of us on the Linnaeus Arboretum staff grieve the tragic death of David Borton on our grounds on Sept. 1. We are seeking to contact his family to express our sympathy to them.

This incident is a reminder that even a peaceful and tranquil place like the Arb can be the scene of misfortune and danger.

We are open daylight hours every day of the year. We remind women – students, faculty, and staff — to take precaution when walking, running or skiing in the Arb. Women should be in the heavily-wooded upper part of the Arb only when accompanied with at least one companion.

Herb Chilstrom, Ed.D
Interim Director
Linnaeus Arboretum