Evansville Day School Receives National Tree Recognition

Pardon the pun, but there's some exciting news growing at Evansville Day School – quite literally.

What is Tree Campus Recognition

The school has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation. It’s a prestigious honor awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental education, community engagement, and the care of trees.

How Evansville Day School Earned the Award

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. It selected Evansville Day School for meeting a series of rigorous standards. To qualify, schools must maintain a dedicated tree campus team, create educational programs that teach students about the benefits of trees, provide hands-on experiences involving trees and the community, and celebrate Arbor Day each year.

According to Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation, programs like this help develop future environmental leaders.

The young people of today are the environmental stewards of tomorrow. By nurturing an appreciation for trees in its students, schools like Evansville Day School are helping shape a better future for all of us.

Why Trees Matter on a School Campus

The benefits of trees on school grounds go far beyond aesthetics. Trees provide shade that can help reduce energy costs, improve air quality, and lessen the effects of extreme heat. Research has also shown that access to trees and green spaces can improve students' mental well-being, cognitive performance, and overall physical health.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

For students at Evansville Day School, that means learning isn't limited to the classroom. The campus itself becomes part of the educational experience, giving students opportunities to engage directly with the natural world and better understand the important role trees play in healthy communities.

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The recognition places Evansville Day School among a select group of schools across the country that are making environmental stewardship a priority. It's also a testament to the hard work of students, faculty, and staff who have embraced sustainability and community involvement.

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