January 2011
2 posts
Planting Trees from Coast to Coast
What a great tree-planting season we had in 2010! University students from coast to coast came outside to help us get new trees in the ground and make a difference right on their own campuses.
Events were held in the fall at Creighton, Bowling Green, Georgia Tech, Furman, University of California-Irvine, and Florida International. See pictures of these exciting events at arbordaynow.org.
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September 2010
1 post
Arbor Day 2011 - The Countdown Has Begun
I know the school year has only just begun but it’s never to early to start planning for Arbor Day 2011! This year, the green holiday will take place on April 29, 2011 only a mere 6 1/2 months away.
What can you do to celebrate the holiday? Here are a few ideas:
Join a “Green Community” in college. If your campus doesn’t already have one, create one! You can...
July 2010
1 post
Trees and Their Impact on the Environment
Trees, trees, trees. You probably (hopefully!) get to see at least a few of them each day. We have learned since grade school about their positive impact on the environment, but did you know that they can really make a HUGE difference for the planet?!
Environmental issues are in the news daily and it reminded me of some stats I ran across a while back that I thought I’d share with you.
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June 2010
3 posts
Free Trees For Your College Campus
If you’ve seen the “National Tree Planting Campaign” video on the arbordaynow homepage, you might be thinking, “Holy cow! I just saw a ton of trees, shovels, college students, cheering, laughing, food, etc…and it all looked really fun, but what the heck really happens at a Tree Campus USA Tree-Planting event?!”
Here’s the skinny:
College campuses receive up to 100 trees for their students to...
A Gingko What?!
The first question anyone asks you when you tell them you work for the Arbor Day Foundation is, “So what’s your favorite tree?” Hmm…my favorite tree? Just one?! Really?
To put this in perspective this is like asking a girl what her single favorite pair of shoes is at DSW or a guy to pick out his one and only most useful tool in ACE Hardware. (Yes I know, I just totally gender-stereotyped, but...
May 2010
4 posts
“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Indiana U—Bloomington Wins "Dig In a Make a...
Congrats to Indiana University in Bloomington for having the most student volunteers come out and plant trees during their Tree Campus USA event on National Arbor Day (April 30). With 75 students participating, IU is the 2010 winner of the “Dig In and Make a Difference” volunteer challenge and will receive $2,500 in trees for their winnings.
Way to go Hoosiers! Your campus just got...
How DO those trees get planted?
Remember back when you were in grade school—did you ever get a little tree-seedling to plant at your house on Arbor Day? Ever wonder how they came about? Adam Howard, Manager of Nursery Operations at Arbor Day Farm, will enlighten you in the next few paragraphs!
All plants grown at Arbor Day Farm’s greenhouses are propagated from seed. During the month of May, we will sow over...
Hoosiers Know How to Plant Trees
Sun, wind, and cool weather…perfect for celebrating National Arbor Day with Indiana University at Bloomington students last Friday, April 30th! Thanks to all the Hoosiers who came out in full force that morning to give 53 trees a new home around the DeVault Alumni Center.
SPEA professor, Dr. Burney Fischer, took Yinka and me on a tour of the IU-B campus and I was thoroughly impressed. ...
April 2010
7 posts
And the winner is...Loyola University Chicago!
Congratulations to Loyola University Chicago for winning the Arbor Day Video Challenge! “Gardener Guild Loyola,” created by Elias Majid, Michael Gallagher, and Paul Tran, was voted 1st place in the online voting competition open to the public April 19-23, 2010. In recognition of their winning video, LUC will receive $2500 in trees to plant on their campus or local community and the...
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It's Arbor Day in Lincoln, NE!
Great times were had by all at the Arbor Day celebration held in Lincoln, NE. Arbor Day Foundation and staff wish you a Happy Arbor Day!
Plant on.
Ragin' Cajuns Celebrate Tree Campus USA
Howdy, Tree Planters!
Karina and I had a whirlwind trip to Acadiana Country of Louisiana for the Tree Campus USA planting event last weekend. We were on the ground at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for a mere 24 hours and 40 minutes! The event was part of the Student Life Association’s Campus Clean-Up day, which included greening the UL campus and picking up litter in the common...
Vote for Your Favorite Arbor Day Video!
The Arbor Day Video Challenge has begun!
The top three videos are from Georgia Tech, Wheaton College (MA), and Loyola University Chicago. Vote for the one you like best and the winner will receive $2500 in trees for their college campus or community.
Voting opens April 19 and closes April 23 at 5:00pm (CDT). The winner will be announced on April 26, 2010. Cast your vote today!
Plant on.
Celebrating Tree Campus USA at Penn
A beautiful, historic campus in the heart of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania is now home to 43 new trees!
The record heat did not keep volunteers away from our second tree planting event of the spring season, which took place in front of College Green, the center of campus. We had so many students stop by on their way to class and ask what Tree Campus USA was all about. A few...
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Thanks American University!
Bright sunshine, 86 degrees, and good music—couldn’t ask for a better recipe for planting trees at American University!
Students, professors, university staff, and community volunteers came out to celebrate the recognition of American University as the first and only Tree Campus USA in the District of Columbia and helped to plant 50 trees as a part of the National Tree Planting Campaign.
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March 2010
7 posts
Vote online today!
Thousands of fifth grade students from across the country participated in the 2010 Arbor Day National Poster Contest—“Trees are Terrific…and Energy Wise!”—and learned about the importance of trees in the production and consumption of energy.
Show your support of these talented fifth-graders. Check out the winning posters from each state and vote for your favorite! The winner from the online...
Reforestation 101
Meet Brad Brandt, Reforestation Manager at the Arbor Day Foundation. Come with me for a short video interview to find out a bit about what he does to help make sure our nation’s forests stay green.
Plant on.
Take a look inside…
Welcome to the Arbor Day Foundation! My name is Mary and I’ll be your tour guide…keep your hands inside the vehicle and stay seated at all times. Relax, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
If you like the “tour,” sign up to be a Tree Planter and we’ll let you know how you can get involved in tree-planting in your neck of the woods.
Plant on.
Win free trees!
Hey Tree Planters…what are you doing for Arbor Day?
You could win $2500 in trees for your college campus or community! Just grab a video camera and create a compelling video that encourages people to go outside and plant some trees.
Spread the word and share this with your friends!
Plant on.
Congratulations Tree Campus USA Schools
We are proud to announce 74 colleges and universities that received Tree Campus USA recognition in 2009. These campuses did a stellar job of planting and managing their trees as well as getting their students involved in projects that make a difference for our planet. Find out if your campus was recognized.
Keep up the great work Tree Campuses!
Plant on.
February 2010
4 posts
Watchvideo by Sharif Ezzat
Did You Know…
Ever thought about why trees are so great? The next time you pass a tree while drinking your Starbucks, think about this:
In one year, an acre of trees can absorb as much carbon as is produced by a car driven up to 8,700 miles (That’s like driving from Los Angeles to New York City three times.) —International Society of Arboriculture
One tree provides enough oxygen for up to four...
2010 Spring National Tree Planting Campaign...
Hey Tree Planters, I have some exciting news to share with you…
In the fall of 2008, Toyota and the Arbor Day Foundation teamed up with college campuses across the country on the National Tree Planting Campaign to celebrate the launch of the new Tree Campus USA program. Since then, over 1000 trees have been planted on college campuses throughout the country ...
Welcome to arbordaynow.org
Welcome to arbordaynow.org—your premiere site for learning about the importance of trees and opportunities to get involved with tree planting and tree care in your community or on your college campus.
You play a key role in helping us to plant and care for trees in your community, the country, and all across the planet. Sometimes that can seem like a daunting task. arbordaynow.org...