Resources: Trees
Campus Tree Committee
The Campus Tree Committee, which is composed of the Biology faculty, one ENVS faculty member, and one student representative, seeks to work with the Shepherd Building and Grounds Committee and Facilities Management to promote the planting and responsible care of a diverse community of native trees on our campus. The Committee holds at least one annual tree-planting event on campus.
To learn more about the Campus Tree Committee, please click on the news links and see our pictures below.
NEWS
Shepherd Plants Trees During Annual Arbor Day
Flyer for 2nd Shepherd Arbor Day
Shepherd Arbor Day set
Flyer for 1st Shepherd Arbor Day
Shepherd University Hosts Tree Planting
PICTURES
2nd Annual Shepherd Arbor Day (Saturday, April 7, 2012):
Students and faculty preparing a hole for one of the memorial trees |
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Dr. Simpson unloads redbud and serviceberry trees for planting |
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A weeping mulberry in memory of Mrs. Lyla Bell was planted beside Snyder Hall |
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Dr. Bell shows the students how to wield a gardening tool |
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Students brought water to the new Paw Paw trees by bucket brigade |
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A great group of volunteers from BBB, SEO, and the Biology department! |
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Fall Red Oak Planting (Wednesday, October 19, 2011):
Drs. Bell and Vila discuss proper shoveling technique |
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Drs. Bell and Plautz plant our lovely new red oak outside Thacher Hall |
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Passers-by will enjoy the shade of the red oak tree for many years to come |
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The Tree Committee members are satisfied with their work |
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1st Annual Shepherd Arbor Day (Saturday, April 9, 2011):
President Shipley and the Biology faculty plant a Paw Paw tree to kick off Shepherd Arbor Day on the lawn of Miller Hall |
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President Shipley gets a hand in planting Mugo pines from Tri-Beta members |
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Volunteers hard at work planting trees around the retention pond - over 60 volunteered! |
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Dr. Vila kept things moving along while he did some photodocumentation |
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Drs. Bell and Simpson providing both expertise and hard work |
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Dr. Parks is a natural with the shovel |
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Happy Volunteers |
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Campus Tree Committee Initiatives
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•Campus Arboretum – around Miller Hall•Canopy initiative – with Jefferson County•Nursery for native trees•Memorial Tree Identification Project•Formal Garden near Popodicon•Botanical Garden near Byrd Science Center