Hey UConn, remember when we won the Tree Campus USA Arbor Day Contest? Well we did. So this year we are celebrating UConn trees in a big way!
UCONN will be spelled out in front of the U in FLOWERS!
Student activities and Dining Services are providing a 32 SQUARE FT. tree cake (tree shaped, not flavored). So stop by for a slice and stay for the tree love.
There may be some other visual surprises as well...
STOP BY FOR FREE CAKE, GIVEAWAYS, AND TREE EVENTS:
11 am -2 pm - EcoHusky Clothing Swap!
11am- In front of the Union (across from the field house) we are planting over 1,200 blue and white pansies, spelling out UConn. We need your help planting!
12pm- At the entrance to Fairfield Way, we are planting and explaining the history of a beautiful Franklinia tree (named after Benjamin Franklin).
12:30 - Ever wanna learn how to prune a tree? yes? no? Either way, join UConn facilities for a free tree pruning demo.
1 pm- Katherine Dugas, CT Agricultural Research Assistant, will be speaking about the Emerald Ash Borer invasive species currently plaguing CT trees.
For more information, contact: Chris Bruno (Office of Environmental Policy) at christopher.c.bruno@uconn.edu