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.
"It was a great honour to create another archway piece for Dalhousie Agricultural Campus,” said Ruben Irons of Back Road Farm & Forge. “My wife Raina and I collaborated on a design that incorporated some of the elements growing nearby. Also, we wanted to tie in the Gothic form of the incredible stone archway on the north side of the herb garden. I look forward to seeing the plant life envelope the new archway over the coming years as it welcomes visitors in to experience this beautiful space."
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