Is there surer proof that winter’s finally over than a budding tree? On Middlebury’s campus, trees both native and exotic survive into another spring thanks to the care, planning, and planting of the landscape services team, including horticulturist Tim Parsons.
Appreciation for these efforts isn’t limited to those lucky enough to spend time on campus. The Arbor Day Foundation recently awarded Middlebury its Tree Campus USA designation recognizing the College’s commitment to its trees and their aesthetic, environmental, and educational value.
Here are just a few of the notable trees Tim would like you to meet.