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1940
The Arboretum (now know as the Shaw Nature Reserve) is opened to the public for the first time.


Arboretum (Gray Summit) 1960s.

The Arboretum (now know as the Shaw Nature Reserve) is opened to the public for the first time year round. Prior to this date visitors could only view limitied areas on specific dates due in large part to a lack of infrastructure at the Arborutem, particularly roads and walk ways.

 

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