National Tree Day – Thursday, September 21 – Apple Tree Planting

Dear Bishop’s Community,

In celebration of National Tree Day, this Thursday, September 21^st, the University is planting eight apple trees in the Hamilton Quad – the first fruit trees of Bishop’s future orchard.

The Tree Care and Biodiversity Committee led by Dr. Hugh Scott will be assisted by members of the Sustainable Development Office, the Environmental Club, and the Buildings and Grounds Office.

The apple tree varieties that will be planted this Thursday are: Akane, Honeycrisp, Liberty, Yellow Transparent (also known as Harvest Apple).

Please join us this Thursday, September 21^st at 1:00 p.m. in the Hamilton Quad to celebrate the beginning of our very own fruit orchard in the middle of campus!

Isabelle Goyette
Vice-Principal Finance and Administration
Tree Care and Biodiversity Working Committee