Arbor Day Tree Planting

The Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4, 1902, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield, Class of 1899, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day.

This year Aaron Greenberg will be our guest speaker. Aaron is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and the Arboretum Manager for Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries. He is also the state coordinator for the PA Champion Tree Program. The location and specimen of the tree planting will be announced shortly. Members of Haverford College Arboretum will be able to take home their membership perk of a dividend plant (Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’) during this event. Parking for off-campus community members can be found in the visitor parking lot.