Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, the project team successfully planted 60 native, 25-gallon drought-tolerant trees, all located in campus pedestrian, bike-commuting, and social areas across campus to maximize shade impact. Planting sites included areas outside the Koffler Building, the Applied Research Building walkway, west of Civil Engineering, and outside the Modern Languages Building. More than 50 student volunteers participated in the planting events, including many members of the As the trees mature, the project is expected to increase the campus shade canopy by more than 6,000 square feet.
together student volunteers, project partners, and campus leadership to recognize the initiative’s contributions to campus sustainability efforts. Over time, these planted trees will create cooler walking routes and gathering spaces while helping reduce solar exposure and surface temperatures across campus.
