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15 Fascinating Boston Campus Trees: an inside look into our level II Arboretum
By Julia Laquerre with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub While walking through Northeastern University’s Boston campus, you may have noticed the exceptional scenery. The university Arboretum carefully cultivates each plant to guarantee every New England...
Farewell Mills Goats: The Future of Wildfire Prevention
Mills College at Northeastern University hires goats to graze away flammable vegetation.
Northeastern has some new buzz. Arboretum installs bee hive, makes Boston campus an urban bee haven
Aiming to foster an urban habitat for diverse wildlife, Northeastern University’s latest efforts buzz around their new additions: a thriving beehive and unique bee hotels, collectively marking the Boston campus as an officially recognized urban bee haven.
Students, Staff, Community Members celebrate Arbor Day at Fitzgerald Park
Fitzgerald Park in Mission Hill is close to becoming a level I arboretum, thanks to the help of Northeastern students and staff. Five new species were planted at the second annual Arbor Day hosted on April 28. Students, Mission Hill residents and volunteers planted...
Mills Campus Added to Northeastern’s Arboreta
Gardening Time! – Student Edition
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University On-campus gardening has arrived, and students will be in charge! Fifteen raised gardening beds have been installed behind Snell Library, allowing access to growing fruits and vegetables. Northeastern has contracted with...
He Cultivates The Campus’s ‘Urban Forest” With an Eye On The Future
Established Trees – Problems and Preservation
Established trees that have proved to be essential elements of the unique on-campus ecosystem face threats that could potentially jeopardize their existence.
Northeastern’s Small Owl Stowaway on a Pear Tree
Students joined with Northeastern landscaping staff to plant a pawpaw tree Friday on Centennial Common in celebration of Arbor Day.
Centennial Common Gets Lit
Hundreds of strings of lights are hung on Centennial Common for the winter season.
The Best Leaf-Peeping Spots in Boston Starts With Northeastern’s Campus Arboretum
by Gregory Grinnell News@Northeastern Autumn is a special time of the year in New England, when leaf-peepers travel from all over the world to take in the natural fireworks that happen every fall. But, if you’re close to Northeastern’s Boston campus, you...
Water Conservation with Plants
Various indigenous and drought resistant plantings contribute to a resilient ecosystem and reduce the need for irrigation.
Abies Concolor – White Fir
Acer platanoides is a fasting growing, moderately tall tree with a dense symmetrical crown that has become invasive throughout the US.
Announcing the Launch of the Arboretum Website
Announcing the launch of the new Northeastern University Arboretum website providing a wide range of information within a user-friendly navigation to help visitors optimize and enjoy their time spent at the Arboretum.
Art At Northeastern
Artists from our community and around the world showcasing the university’s creative energy.
Northeastern University Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to students and alumni who lost their lives in service to the United States during times of war and conflict.
Arbor Day Celebrations to Look Forward To
Northeastern is observing Arbor Day by appreciating all the plants on campus, with our second annual Arbor Day Celebration.
Happy Arbor Day From Facilities!
Northeastern University’s Facilities Services is celebrating Arbor Day! Check out the Virtual Tour and more.
Northeastern’s Winter Arboretum Tour
A tour of Northeastern’s arboretum in the wintertime yields a variety of insights about trees.
Northeastern Recognized as an Arboretum
More than 1,400 individual trees, representing 143 different species, shelter the walkways between buildings and surround the open green spaces on Northeastern’s Boston campus.
Northeastern Celebrates Arbor Day
Northeastern celebrates Arbor Day by hosting a seedling giveaway and a tour of trees at the first Arbor Day.
The Secret Life of Trees with Chuck Doughty
Northeastern’s Boston campus is an urban oasis with more than 100 species of trees. Chuck Doughty, who oversees the university’s landscaping, is working to turn the campus into an accredited arboretum.