Boise State Landscape
Boise State’s tree-lined campus and its connection to the Boise River reflect a deep commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. From established canopy across campus to hands-on tree planting events, these images capture the university community’s ongoing investment in landscape design and stewardship.
Tree Campus Higher Education recognition
In 2025, Boise State was once again designated as a Tree Campus for Higher Education through the Arbor Day Foundation. Trees are part of what makes Boise State’s campus so great! By meeting the standards for the designation set by the foundation, the university “contributes to a greener and healthier campus environment.”
Collaboration and service-learning component
Our Tree Campus Higher Education designation is possible through a strong partnership between the Environmental Studies program, Facilities, and Sustainability. A service-learning component is necessary to receive the Tree Campus recognition. Our service-learning project, completed by Environmental Studies students in Dr. Mari Rice’s class, consisted of mapping, measuring, and identifying every tree on campus. These surveys informed the Landscape Manager about the overall health of trees on campus.
Environmental studies students played a huge role in gaining the initial Tree Campus recognition. To learn more about the trees on campus, check out the story map created by service learning students in Environmental Studies.
Campus community garden
Our garden is always being updated and improved. This is a vibrant and welcoming space for the campus community to come together to learn, grow and connect.
If you are a faculty or staff member looking to get involved, please reach out to Amy Parrish, Sustainability Director at amyparrish1@boisestate.edu.
If you are a student looking to get involved, please become a member of the Garden Club through Campus Groups.
The campus community garden is located at 1415 Juanita St, Boise, ID 83706, just a short walk from campus.