NEWS RELEASE

Contact:
Branden Ferguson, branden.ferguson@findlay.edu

FINDLAY, Ohio — University of Findlay will host their annual Arbor Day event on Friday, April 26, at 3 p.m. on the Old Main front lawn. The event will feature a tree planting, student activities, tree maintenance demonstrations, and recognition of UF's "Tree Campus" title.  

University of Findlay faculty, staff, and students welcome community members to the Arbor Day Extravaganza near the Arch on the front lawn of campus. Community members will have the opportunity to purchase plants, create DIY seed bombs, and build DIY biodegradable bird feeders. Those in attendance are also encourage to help in the planting of a brand-new swamp white oak tree on campus.

President Fell will be in attendance and will announce University of Findlay's "Tree Campus Higher Education" recognition. This is the eighth time UF has been honored with this nationally recognized award.

The title of "Tree Campus Higher Education" was bestowed upon our school for demonstrating our intent to effectively manage our campus trees, develop connectively with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy urban forests, and strive to engage our student population through service-learning opportunities.

If you are interested in attending the event, please contact Branden Ferguson, director of communications at 419-379-5250 or branden.ferguson@findlay.edu. 

About University of Findlay: Established in 1882 through a partnership between the Churches of God, General Conference and the city of Findlay, University of Findlay is known for excellence in its science, health professions, animal science, and equestrian studies programs, but also for cultivating the next generation of business leaders, educators, and innovative thinkers through a dedication to experiential learning in and outside of the classroom. With a mission to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers, University of Findlay offers more than 88 bachelor's degrees, 11 master's degrees, and five doctorate-level degree programs. The University has an average annual enrollment of 3,500 students, which includes nearly 400 international students. The 403-acre campus includes an Animal Science and Western Equestrian Riding Complex, English Equestrian Riding Farm, All Hazards Training Center, and a 55-acre wetland to offer hands-on learning opportunities for all students. A proud member of the NCAA Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), University of Findlay students compete as the Oilers on 22 men’s and women’s teams.