U of A Celebration of Arbor Day Today

U of A Celebration of Arbor Day Today
Photo Submitted

Join the Office for Sustainability today at the Union Mall to celebrate National Arbor Day.

Established in 1872, Arbor Day is the United State's national tree-planting festival. To celebrate, the Office for Sustainability is planting three trees and several shrubs at their on-campus location, the Sustainability House on Harmon Avenue. Before planting, however, the OFS is bringing these saplings and shrubs to the Union Mall for a photo-shoot. Students, staff and community members are invited to come take a picture with these new additions to our campus. A chalkboard backdrop and props will be provided. The celebration will also feature a raffle for an Arbor Day themed prize.

Trees are not only beautiful, but serve many important ecological functions, such as preventing soil loss, regulating temperature, and producing oxygen. They are also vital parts of the habitat of many creatures such as birds, squirrels and pollinators. The OFS and UofA are excited to celebrate Arbor Day as part of our commitment to being both a certified Bee Campus and Tree Campus.

Learn more about:

 

Contacts

Jan Partain, Campus Biodiversity Coordinator
Office for Sustainability
479-575-3715, jlpartai@uark.edu

Headlines

Food Scientists Show Rice Malt Has Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

With Arkansas growing about half of the rice in the United States, and shortages of traditional raw materials such as barley, evaluating rice cultivars for use in malted brewing was one goal of U of A researchers.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects Reviewed by Alumni

Students condensed their design work into senior design projects and presented them for department alumni and other industry professionals, gaining insights from peers and faculty members.

An Evening With NWA Soldier Songs and Voices: The Healing Power of Music

Members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices will share their experiences and perform music in the Pryor Center atrium at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

University Not Pursuing Full External Management of Custodial and Grounds Services

Following an evaluation process that provided the U of A with the opportunity to learn more about its current operations compared to the market, the university will maintain its current workforce.

NAHJ UARK: Free Churros and Sodas During J-Days Celebration

 The U of A chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will offer churros and sodas on the north patio of Kimpel Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Stop by and support your local journalist.

News Daily