MSU Teaches, Talks and Walks Trees: The Spartan Tree Campus Legacy
Wed, April 28, 2021 5:00 PM - Wed, April 28, 2021 5:20 PM at Zoom Webinar
With over 20,000 trees in MSU’s arboretum, every tree has a story and is part of the MSU legacy. Learn about the important role trees play in sequestering carbon, combatting climate change and creating a sustainable, resilient campus! Also, explore how campus trees are part of experiential learning, research and education. This session highlights how 100% of fallen trees are repurposed through the MSU Shadows program and campus landscaping. To better preserve this legacy, raise awareness, and reduce the campus carbon footprint, MSU recently passed a comprehensive tree replacement policy. Become a part of “Preserving the MSU Trees” by joining the Spartan Arbor Day Virtual 5k or taking a self-guided walk.
Panelists:
- Frank Telewski, Professor and Director, W.J. Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum
- Jerry Wahl, Campus Arborist, IPF Landscape Services
- Robert Richardson, Professor, Department of Community Sustainability
Moderator: Amy Butler, Director of Sustainability
Resources - Become a part of the Spartan Tree Legacy
- Sustainability Pledge
- Virtual Tree Walk
- Campus Tree Map
- Spartan Arbor Day 5K – May 1, 2021
- Support Campus Trees
- MSU Shadows
- MSU Heritage Trees
Recent Tree News
- The science, stewardship and stories behind MSU’s trees
- Celebrating the legacy of the campus arboretum
- MSU Received 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education Recognition
- 300 New Trees Planted in 2020
- Meet IPF Campus Arborist Jerry Wahl
