MOON TREE

We have a tree on campus that was germinated from seeds that flew to the moon. Read about our Moon Tree and refresh your memories about one of our most significant scientific achievements of the 20th Century.

UNIVERSITY DAY

Each May the Campus and Grounds Team works in tandem with a student committee to have a University Day. Over 1,000 volunteers, including students, faculty, and staff, spend a day improving and beautifying the campus grounds. This years special project is the new terrace, the Heart of Campus, near Friendly Hall.

CAMPUS ARBORETUM

A certified Arborist, John Anthony, is on staff to maintain the health of the campus arboretum of nearly 4,000 trees, including a Douglas Fir that was germinated during an Apollo moon mission, a rare Dawn Redwood from Szechuan, China, and many memorial trees. A complete inventory of the University tree collection "University of Oregon Atlas of Trees" is available from the UO Bookstore and at several of the U of O Libraries.(Check the card catalog for availability)

See our Tree Care Program for information about our tree maintenance policy, philosophy and goals.

TREE MAPPING AND TRACKING

In concert with the arborist's efforts, Jane Brubaker, our Landscape Designer and color spot coordinator, maintains a database of all of the trees on campus, including information on when they were planted, some of their physical dimensions, and who donated them. In the near future, with the help of the InfoGraphics Department, we hope to have the entire database and map file published for all to see and appreciate. You'll be able to find out what species of tree that is outside your office or classroom by searching the maps and databases.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

The IPM Program guides all activities related to animal and plant pest management. The department of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for IPM Program oversight.

WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT

There is an ongoing project to help our feathered and furry friends find a home on campus. Click to go to an explanation and map.