{"id":54,"date":"2025-10-30T20:06:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:14:25","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Story<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Clarkson University Arboretum began with a shared idea: to turn the natural landscape along the Munter Trail into a living classroom that connects people, science, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certified arborist <strong>Eric Parkman<\/strong> brought the concept to <strong>Kate Kruger<\/strong>, Director of the Honors Program, who helped rally support from students, faculty, and staff. With the help of <strong>Michelle Gill<\/strong>, the <strong>Clarkson Grounds Crew<\/strong>, <strong>Susan Powers<\/strong>, and dedicated <strong>Honors Program volunteers<\/strong>, the vision became reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Today, the arboretum stands as both an educational resource and a community treasure, blending environmental learning with outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this location?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Munter Trail<\/strong> was chosen for its accessibility, natural beauty, and strong ties to Clarkson\u2019s history.<br>Originally built by Clarkson alumnus <strong>John Munter<\/strong>, the trail represents a lasting gift to the Potsdam community and a tribute to the university\u2019s connection with the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrances to the arboretum can be found:<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/10\/trees2-782x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140\" style=\"width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/10\/trees2-782x1024.jpeg 782w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/10\/trees2-229x300.jpeg 229w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/10\/trees2-768x1005.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/10\/trees2.jpeg 961w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-153414.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289\" style=\"width:71px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind <strong>Stewart\u2019s<\/strong>, off of Maple Street (the main entrance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind <strong>Walker Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the <strong>Riverside Boathouse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the <strong>Cemetery entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors will also find <strong>other signage<\/strong> along the trail highlighting historical and environmental topics, including stories about the old railroad tracks, vernal pools, and Clarkson\u2019s ongoing tree preservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-153414.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289\" style=\"width:148px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-06-153414.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"history-surrounding-the-arboretum\" style=\"background-color:#004e42; color:white; padding:1em; width:fit-content; border-radius:100em; display: block; text-decoration:none;\">\n    History Surrounding the Arboretum\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Story The Clarkson University Arboretum began with a shared idea: to turn the natural landscape along the Munter Trail into a living classroom that connects people, science, and sustainability. Certified arborist Eric Parkman brought the concept to Kate Kruger, Director of the Honors Program, who helped rally support from students, faculty, and staff. 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