Recognitions & Memberships

The University of Maryland's campus was designated as a Bee Campus USA in 2023.

The University is a Level IV ArbNet Accredited Arboretum by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. 

Since 2008, the University has been a designation of Tree Campus USA, now called Tree Campus Higher Education. 

Our entire College Park campus was designated as a High Flyer Bird Campus in 2024 by the Bird Conservation Network and Bird City Maryland.

The Arboretum began a collaboration in 2023 with Epsilon Eta and the Prince George's Audubon Society to recognize its commitment to bird habitat on campus. 

We are proud members of the American Public Gardens Association, supporting their work to bring awareness to the resources public gardens can offer. 

We are proud members of the Professional Grounds Management Society, the oldest individual membership organization for grounds professionals.

Our campus arborist is a Board Certified Master Arborist and six other staff hold certified arborist credentials from the International Society of Arboriculture.

We support the work of the campus Mental Health Coalition, furthering mental well-being on campus.