The class tree planting dates back to the 19th century as a time-honored tradition of memorializing and celebrating the graduating class. Navigate this page to learn more about UConn's class trees.
2025 Class Tree Planting
Wishes and goals written on paper from students, faculty, staff and visitors during the Earth Day event are placed beneath the mulch during the Class of 2028 Class Tree Planting.
Amanda McCard and Andy Zhang, Office of Sustainability Interns and coordinators for the Class Tree Planting display the Class Tree Planting poster.
Students from the graduating Class of 2028, pose with the Tree Campus USA Banner at the site of the Class Tree Planting.
Saanya Sharma, an Office of Sustainability Intern and a junior studying Environmental Engineering and Eileen McHugh, University Tree Warden pose at the Class Tree Planting Table during the Earth Day Spring Fling Event.
The class tree marker at the Class of 2028 Green Gables Tupelo tree.
Click Here to see a map showing the Class Trees on Campus.
Wishes and goals written on paper from students, faculty, staff and visitors during the Earth Day event are placed beneath the mulch during the Class of 2028 Class Tree Planting.
