04/16/2025
By Olamide Bamgbose Abiodun

Celebrate Arbor Day at UMass Lowell!
Join us for a two-part Arbor Day celebration focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community connection.

Ceremonial Tree Planting
Date: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
To celebrate Arbor Day 2025, as well as UMass Lowell's Arboretum and Tree Campus USA designation, and the City of Lowell’s Tree City USA designation the university will by planting 15 street trees along Wilder St.Food Forest Arbor Day Event

Arbor Day Activities
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff for an afternoon centered on climate action, sustainability education, and community building. Explore the Food Forest and learn how UMass Lowell is cultivating a more resilient future.
Parking for both events will be available in the Wilder Staff and Faculty Lot, located at 94 Wilder Street.
Please see the attached flyer for full details. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Let’s come together to honor Arbor Day and grow a stronger, greener community.

12:30-1:30 p.m. PV Powered Rainwater Irrigation System and Vertical Plant Wall Showcases.

Support and engage with students, Aidan Brennan, Aidan Corcoran, Alex Fitzler, and Nathan Gere as they present there's solar powered rainwater harvesting system under the mentorship of Sssistant Professor Jasmina Burekand Ph.D candidate Alana Smith from the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department. Join student Mars Orfanos as he presents his vertical plant wall system and nutrient research mentor by Assistant Professor Joy Winbourne from the Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department.

1-1:30 p.m. Sign Installation and Treeplanting Ceremony

Help make a lasting impact by planting for the future and unveiling new Food Forest signage led by Kevin Block and the UML carpentry and grounds management team to celebrate our shared commitment to this space.

1:45-2:15 p.m. Keeping Your Cool on a Warming Planet

Join Assistant Professor Jasmina Burek from the MIE Department for a thoughtful conversation on climate anxiety, followed by a grounding meditation session by Hannah Monbleau from the Office of Student Life and Well-Being to restore balance and hope.

12:30-2:30 p.m. Pizza and Local Produce (while supplies last)

Enjoy a slice of pizza as you explore the Food Forest and take home a bag of delicious, locally grown produce from Mill City Grows.