Native Trees Campus Tour

Hello new Huskies, and welcome – our state is renowned for its forests, and many of the trees that make up those forests can be found growing right here on the UW Campus. Native trees are truly a fascinating part of the landscape, and this event is an excellent opportunity to get to know them all. In addition to simple identification tips, this tour will also highlight the ecological and cultural qualities of our native tree specimens that make them such important part of the campus. Participants will also learn a bit about the food, medicine, and materials that each of these species has provided for the people of our region for thousands of years! As we move around campus, you will have the opportunity to get to know the university a bit better, and to meet fellow students with a shared interest in the natural world!

Details:

This tour takes place outdoors, please dress for the weather!

We will gather up at the front of the Burke Museum on the northwest corner of campus (beside the parking lot).

Our walk will cover about a half mile of campus grounds.

To learn more about campus trees, or to take the self-guided version of this tour, visit the link to the Campus Tree Tours website.