Each of the 4 walks have also been turned into smaller, one page brochures which can easily be used to tour the trees around campus. These brochures provide a picture and a few sentences about the trees. A link to the Walking Guide to the Campus Trees publication is provided on each brochure if you would like more information about a particular tree. A graphic in the corner of each species picture depicts the water requirements for that plant (low, medium or high). Therefore, these guides can also be used when planning for a drought friendly landscape. The walking routes are designed to engage the participant in learning about and appreciating the diversity of the tree community and its characteristics and to help people explore our beautiful campus!
Walk 1: Central Campus Tree Walk (PDF)
This walk begins and ends by the Oviatt Library, traversing the campus center. You will walk past the Matador Statue, our University’s mascot, as well as Matador Square. The walk is 0.57 miles long and features 19 trees.
Walk 2: Southeast Campus Tree Walk (PDF)
This walk starts and ends by Chaparral Hall and leads you through the Botanic Garden, which you can explore at your own leisure. It then strolls through the Orange Grove, and by the duck pond and Observatory. The walk is 0.55 miles long and features 20 trees.
Walk 3: Southwest Campus Tree Walk (PDF)
This walk starts and ends by the B3 parking structure and takes you through some charming courtyards. The walk also passes by Santa Susana hall, home to the Institute for Sustainability. Feel free to stop by and get more information about what we do! This walk is a little over half a mile long (0.69 mi) and features 20 trees.
Walk 4: West Campus Tree Walk (PDF)
This walk begins and ends by the Arbor Grill, making a short loop around the west side of campus and bringing you past the lovely Sundial Fountain. The walk is just under half a mile long (0.40 mi) and features 15 trees.
