Tree Stories
University of Kentucky
American War Mothers Memory Tree
The American War Mothers is a non-political, non-partisan, and non-profit organization whose initial purpose was to bring together the mothers of sons and daughters who served in the First World War.
Read MoreWillow Oaks of Kirwan Blanding
Construction of the Kirwan and Blanding Dormitory Complex was completed in 1968, with a footprint occupying former agricultural land on University of Kentucky South Farm.
Read MoreArbor Day 1915
The Arbor Day celebration at the University of Kentucky Arboretum perpetuates a long standing tradition of setting aside time to recognize and acknowledge the benefits that trees provide to UK Campus, the city of Lexington, and in places all around the globe.
Read MoreSycamore Protection Rose Street
This American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is under a tree protection plan during the demolition of Donovan Hall and construction of the Academic Science Center.
Read MoreMain Building Forest
The Main (or Administration) Building was one of the first three buildings constructed at the University of Kentucky, formerly the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky.
Read MoreWhite Oak at Woodland Glen
This large white oak (Quercus alba) in the courtyard of the Woodland Glen student dormitory represents a commitment to tree protection during a construction project at University of Kentucky.
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Hiroshima Trees of Peace
On August 6, 1945, a 9,000 pound U-235 bomb was dropped over the city of Hiroshima from a U.S. B-29 plane christened the Enola Gay.
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