Andri Hudlin, a first-year Data Science and Financial Analytics student, takes a selfie with Brock University’s mascot, Boomer the Badger, and second-year Master of Business Administration student Louis Tieu in front of the Schmon Tower and the cherry blossoms on Monday, April 28.For weeks, members of the Brock community have kept a close eye on the University’s beloved cherry blossom trees, eagerly awaiting the first sign of a cherished campus tradition.
The much-anticipated return of Brock’s cherry blossoms has finally arrived, drawing crowds to the green space in front of Schmon Tower. Students, employees and visitors wandered through the rows of pink and white blooms on Monday, April 28, enjoying the flowers and spring breeze.
The annual display, which lasts up to 10 days, is a sure sign that spring has arrived. In addition to those in front of the Schmon Tower, cherry blossoms can also be found near Residence 8 on the east side of campus.
In 2003, 200 Sakura trees were donated to Brock University by the Japanese government as a gesture of friendship between Japan and Canada. Brock’s trees are part of the Sakura Tree Planting Project, which saw 3,000 Sakura trees planted across Ontario.
