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Guided Tree and Plant Walks

 

Schedule a Tree Tour for you & your group

Guided walks are hosted at Illinois State University on the 490 acre campus. The guided walks can be tailored to the interests of visiting groups. Tours are a perfect activity for many groups, including: school children, professional organizations, academic groups, scouting, retirees, garden enthusiasts, landscape professionals, artists, history enthusiasts, and others. During these walks, you will be able to see the details of trees that may often be overlooked. You might learn of trees and plants that you would like to see in your own landscape, or smell the winter green in Birch bark, or possibly even find rubber growing in trees.

 

General Information & Tips

  • Starting location can be requested and vary based on the audience
  • Tour are approximately an hour long
  • Wear sensible walking shoes
  • Dress for the weather
  • May bring your camera
  • Ask questions
  • Bring along some hydration

Further tree walk information is available by calling/emailing Biological Sciences at:

(309) 438-3800
skmette@ilstu.edu

Community Outreach

Illinois State University and The Fell Arboretum value the long-standing relationship between the university and the surrounding community. Community outreach is vital to the mission of the Fell Arboretum. Important community outreach activities include the following:

  • Support of community and college horticulture and gardening clubs
  • Educational presentations and guest speaking at various community locations
  • Support of cities, schools, and healthcare campus's associated with the values of the Arbor Day Foundation
    • The Town of Normal
    • The City of Bloomington
    • Westminster Village
    • Heartland Community College
  • Support of local nature centers and preservation areas