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Reddy the Redwood
What started as a family planting project for Michael Ross and his son, Andrew, turned into a significant contribution to the University of Maryland (UMD) Arboretum. One day, as Ross and his son were walking around the U.S. Capitol, they noticed there were a few redwoods growing on the Capitol grounds.
Sustainable Projects
The Arboretum supports the sustainable efforts of the University of Maryland and its six goals to reach carbon neutrality.
On the Shoulders of Giants
A hardscape renovation was recently completed next to Rossborough Inn. This area remembers those enslaved people whose forced labor was part of the University's founding.
What It Takes: Snow Removal
From blizzards to ice storms to slushy mixes, Facility Management's Landscape Services team is ready to tackle all types of wintry weather, ensuring that the campus is safe and accessible for the UMD community.
Lighting up Morrill Quad: Tree Lightning Protection
You may have noticed two things if you are around Morrill Quad on campus. First, it can be a bit of a hike making your way up the hill (Morrill Quad is at one of the higher elevations on campus). Second, it’s where many of the Arboretum’s larger white oak specimens are. In an effort to protect these historic trees from being a target for damaging lightning strikes, we have been installing and updating the lightning protection systems in them.
Giving Trees a Shot
Over the next few days, you may find yourself wondering “what is he doing to that tree? Is he injecting it with something?” We don’t often think of trees needing check-ups or medical treatment, but sometimes they need just that.