The Faculty of Agriculture's Class of 1975 marked its 50th anniversary this fall by contributing a custom iron arch at the entrance to the Truro Campus's Herb Garden, bringing a long-envisioned beautification project to reality.
“The Alumni Gardens remain a consistent experience for students both past and present and is a known public feature in the community,” explained class representative Brian Crouse. “This is another touchpoint in the Gardens the Class of ’75 has had a proud hand in helping to establish.”
Contributions from classmates surpassed expectations, reflecting strong enthusiasm for creating a meaningful and enduring class gift. The handcrafted arch features botanical motifs inspired by the garden, along with a plaque honoring the Class of ’75.
This latest addition to campus was custom-made by Ruben Irons, an artist blacksmith from Pictou, N.S. who also constructed the arch framing the main entrance to the Alumni Gardens, a generous gift from the Class of ’54 in 2009.