Special Events and Receptions

  • 4/22 Trees - UConn Arbor Day 2015

    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