Engage with the Arboretum

Honor tree for LaNeta Counts with a red, Arkansas razorback Go Hogs stake

Campus Arboretum Advisory Committee

Created in 2012, 91�ԹϺ�� engages faculty, staff, students and community members through the Campus Arboretum Advisory Committee. This committee meets quarterly to ensure no-net loss of tree canopy, collaborate on engagement opportunities with our broader campus and surrounding communities, and provide education through events, activities and campaigns.
Interested in joining? Email arboretum@agnesscott.edu

The purpose of the Arboretum was approved by the Arboretum Advisory Committee and is as follows: “91�ԹϺ�� aspires and endeavors to be an excellent steward of the roughly 2000 trees on its beautiful and historic 100-acre campus, in the conviction that trees have both intrinsic worth and irreplaceable value for the humans who live, study, work, and play amid them. As a college, tree-related policies, decisions, and actions can and should always further the educational mission. In keeping with these values, the college commits itself to high standards and best practices in both conservation of and education concerning its campus forest.”

Volunteer with Trees Atlanta

is a local non-profit that works to mitigate Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and increase its tree canopy. Empowered by a community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro-Atlanta area and has grown to become one of Atlanta’s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.

Through Trees Atlanta’s , the 91�ԹϺ�� Greenspace (located south of main campus) has seen intentional care and engagement from the campus and broader community. Volunteer opportunities are scheduled on a monthly basis and consist of removing invasive plants such as English ivy, Chinese privet and bamboo with the goal of promoting a healthy plant community and sustainable forest in this special greenspace.

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Group of volunteers in a forest standing around a small, recently planted tree.

A special thanks to Cole Hairston, the 91�ԹϺ�� Greenspace Forest Steward. Cole leads a monthly volunteer opportunity to help remove invasives from our forest. We are so appreciative of his leadership and commitment to help foster community through improving our ecosystem. Here is a photo of Cole leading a group of volunteers Fall 2022. (Cole is in the green shirt in the middle.)

Dedicated Trees

Among the younger trees on the 91�ԹϺ�� campus are some that have been planted as memorials and others that honor long-serving members of the staff and faculty.

Established in 2007, People & Culture and the Center for Sustainability offers staff and faculty the option to plant a tree as part of the employee recognition program to honor 25 years of service and additionally every five years after. Our arborist provides a list of trees for our honorees to choose from and then its all about getting the right tree in the right place. Look for the plaques that mark these trees as you tour the arboretum.

Anne Beidler is Professor of Art at 91�ԹϺ��. Her tree honoring 25 years of service was planted in 2017. Her Fox Red Pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens 'Fox Red') is planted on the north side entrance of Buttrick Hall behind the bench.
Barbara Blatchley is Professor of Psychology at 91�ԹϺ��. Her tree honoring 25 years of service, a Wildfire blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'), was planted in 2015. It is located northeast of the Wellness Center - Hopkins Hall.
Eileen Cooley is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at 91�ԹϺ��. Her tree honoring 25 years of service, a northern red oak (Quercus rubra), was planted in 2013. It is located on Woodruff Quad, in front of McCain Library.
LaNeta Counts is the Associate Vice President of Technology. Her Arkansas oak (Quercus arkansana) honors her 25 years of service and was planted in 2018 on the north side of Walters Hall in between Evans Dining Hall and the entrance to ITS.
Christine Cozzens is Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of English and Director of The Center for Writing and Speaking. Her tree honoring 25 years of service is a Harvest Moon southern sugar maple (acer saccharum x barbatum ‘Sandersville’), located within the tree lawn of the Presser Parking Lot along South McDonough Street planted in 2012.
Rosemary Cunningham holds the Hal and Julia T. Smith Chair of Free Enterprise in the Department of Economics at 91�ԹϺ��. Her tree honoring 25 years of service is a Cunningham fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata ’Samurai’), planted in 2014. It is located between the Dana Fine Arts Building and the Bullock Science Center.
David D’Ambrosio is director of piano studies and accompanying at 91�ԹϺ��. His tree honoring 25 years of service is an American hornbeam, sometimes called ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana). It’s located along the path leading to the steps of Letitia Pate Evans Dining Hall and was planted in 2013.
Christopher DePree is Professor Emeritus of Astronomy. His Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) was planted in 2021 as part of the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary near the Bradley Observatory. His tree honors 25 years of service.
Jim Diedrick is Professor Emeritus of English. His Bluejack oak (Quercus incana) was planted in 2020 on the northside lawn of Rebekah Scott Hall. His tree honors 25 years of service to the College.
Misty Dumas-Patterson is the Manager of Faculty Services. Her Cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda) was planted in 2023 (honoring her 25 years of service as of 2018) between Winship Hall and Alston Campus Center.
Emily Gwynn is the Academic Technology Manager. In 2019, her Bastard oak (Quercus sinuata), honoring 25 years of service, was planted near the sidewalk between Buttrick and McCain.
Resa Harney is Systems and Technical Services Librarian at 91�ԹϺ��. Her tree honoring 25 years of service is a ‘White Chapel’ blackgum or tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica ‘White Chapel’). It was planted in 2014 and can be found just within the wall that runs along the front of McCain Library.
Lilia Harvey is Professor of Chemistry. Her Sand post oak (Quercus margaretta), honoring 25 years of service, was planted in 2019 near the staircase on the east side of Alston.
Dawn-Marie James is Professor of Music. Her Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) was planted in 2021 as part of the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary near the Bradley Observatory. Her blueberry bush honors 25 years of service.
Julia Knowlton is Professor of French. Her White oak (Quercus alba) was planted in 2021 as part of the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary near the Bradley Observatory. His tree honors 25 years of service.
Waqas Kwaja is Professor of English. His Cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda), honoring 25 years of service, was planted in 2020 in the Presser Quad, in between Presser and Buttrick.
Myrtle Lewin is Professor Emerita of Mathematics. Her overcup oak (Quercus lyrata) honoring 25 years of service is located due west of Rebekah Hall, near the Rebekah parking lot. It was planted in 2008.
Rafael Ocasio is Charles A. Dana Professor of Spanish at 91�ԹϺ��. His tree honoring 25 years of service is a Harvest Moon southern sugar maple (Acer saccharum x barbatum ‘Sandersville’) and is located on Woodruff Quad, near the Gazebo. It was planted in 2015.
Elvis Parris works in the Department of Facilities at 91�ԹϺ��. His tree honoring 25 years of service, planted in 2013, is a Harvest Moon southern sugar maple (Acer saccharum x barbatum ‘Sandersville’). It’s located within the Main Loop, on the walkway leading from the McCain Entrance along College Avenue toward Main Hall.
John F. Pilger is William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Biology and co-director of Environmental and Sustainability Studies. His tree is is a Harvest Moon southern sugar maple (Acer saccharum x barbatum ‘Sandersville’).
Tina Pippin is Wallace M. Alston Professor of Bible and Religion at 91�ԹϺ��. Her tree honoring 25 years of service is an ‘Autumn Brilliance’ serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ PP#5717), planted in 2014. It is located at the northwest corner of Buttrick Hall, near the ramp.
Larry Riddle is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at 91�ԹϺ��. His tree honoring 25 years of service is an American beech (Fagus grandifolia) planted in 2015. It is located on Woodruff Quad, near the Gazebo.
Vionia Robinson-Lendon works in Dining Services. Her Arkansas Oak (Quercus arkansana), honoring 25 years of service, was planted in 2020 in the Alumnae Garden on the northwest side of the Alumnae House.
Nell Ruby is Professor of Art. Her Redbud (Cercis canadensis) was planted in 2021 as part of the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary at the entrance of the Bradley Observatory. Her tree honors 25 years of service.
Donna Sadler is Professor Emeritus of Art. Her tree honoring 25 years of service is a ‘Green Mountain’ sugar maple (Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’). It was planted in 2011 to the left of the entrance to the Julia Thompson Smith Chapel.
Willie Tolliver is Professor of English. His White oak (Quercus alba) was planted in 2021 as part of the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary near the Bradley Observatory. His tree honors 25 years of service.
Leon Venable is Professor of Chemistry. His tree honoring 25 years of service is a red maple (Acer rubrum), located across from the Bullock Science Center, along E. Dougherty Street, planted in 2008.
Valerie Washington works in Dining Services. Her tree honoring 25 years of service is a Harvest Moon Southern Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum x barbatum ‘Sandersville’), located on the northwest side of Evans at the entrance to the Woodruff Quad. It was planted in 2015.
Demetrice Williams is the Senior Director of Special Events and Community Relations. Her Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) was planted in 2021 as part of the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary near the Bradley Observatory. Her tree honors 25 years of service.

Anne Beidler is Professor of Art at 91�ԹϺ��. Her second tree honoring 30 years of service was planted in 2023. Her Pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens) is planted on the north side entrance of Buttrick Hall adjacent to her tree honoring 25 years of service.
Barbara Blatchley is Professor of Psychology at 91�ԹϺ��. Her second tree honoring 30 years of service is the Bluejack oak (Quercus incana). Her tree is located in the lower garden of the Chapel. It was planted in 2020.
Rosemary Cunningham holds the Hal and Julia T. Smith Chair of Free Enterprise in the Department of Economics at 91�ԹϺ��. Her second honor tree, a Legacy sugar maple (Acer saccharum) was planted in 2015 honoring 30 years of service.
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