Just in time for Earth Day, TCU was named a Tree Campus Higher Education Institution by the Arbor Day Foundation for the eighth consecutive year, recognizing the university’s commitment to caring for campus trees.
“We are incredibly proud of this beautiful campus, our grounds team and the incredible trees we have to show for our hard work and the university’s commitment to this,” said Erik Trevino, director of landscaping and grounds. “Our leadership puts a priority on our beautification and our sustainability, and our landscaping and grounds team carries that out. I’m so proud of this accomplishment for all of them.”
The five standards required for the designation are:
- Establishment of a campus tree advisory committee
- Evidence of a campus tree care plan
- Verification of the plan’s dedicated annual expenditures
- Observing Arbor Day
- Creating a service-learning project aimed at engaging the student body
According to the Arbor Day Foundation, a commitment to trees and green space have added benefits to the campus community, such as reducing energy use, absorbing carbon dioxide, encouraging physical activity and promoting environmental wellness.
Learn more about Tree Campus Higher Ed and the upcoming Arbor Day event on April 26 at the campus Earth Day event April 22.