50 Trees for 50 Years of Earth Day

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020, the UW-Whitewater Sustainability Office and City of Whitewater launched the “50 Trees for 50 Years” campaign in hopes of raising funds to plant 50 medium-sized trees throughout the campus and community.  Donated trees are planted in city parks, local elementary school grounds, and prominent areas of campus for current and future generations to enjoy. You can see the digital map of all trees donated in this program here. To date, 36 trees have been donated.

The City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Committee engages in activities such as surveying citizens about local trees, nominating notable trees for recognition and protection, and responding to threats from invasive species.  The focus on protecting tree resources in Whitewater is truly a joint venture, so we are excited to extend this partnership even further.

Your financial donations to support these efforts will make a difference by helping us plant an even more diverse selection of trees around our community. All funds raised will be used to purchase trees from a local nursery, labor costs, and plaques for each of the trees planted. It costs approximately $250 to plant one tree and care for it for the first year. 

Tree species and planting locations are determined by FP&M Grounds, but we welcome feedback from the donor on preferences and we will do our best to honor it. All donations will receive a digital certificate which can be personalized.

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