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Walking outside is one pleasure left as restrictions increase in the state. The Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens is well-known as a great place for a stroll and for the first time ever, the arboretum will light up its gardens for festive evening walks. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 lights will turn on at dusk and turn off at 8 p.m. State guidelines mandate that groups should be smaller than five people, masked and distanced. 

Eileen Simmons, incoming president of the arboretum, explains, "It was suggested that the arboretum provide a family experience for the holidays. Our board has long wanted t...