Geneseo Community Tree Walk

The Project

We are working to create a system of labeled trees throughout a trail that is being created at “The Grove”, a property owned by the Wadsworth Library Board of Trustees. These labels will be plaques with the species’ name, as well as a QR code which when scanned will bring up an infographic with information about the tree. The goal for the trail at The Grove is to have it serve as a template for a community-wide tree walk, which would encompass areas like Highland Park.

Our Goals

We aim to provide equitable access to information regarding the natural world around us and its history. Through this information, we hope to foster greater appreciation for the benefit of trees and their ecosystem services, as well as combat Nature-deficit disorder, which is a disorder referring to the negative impacts resulting from people spending less time in nature. Ultimately, we hope to inspire future environmentalists and allow people to meaningfully engage with their surrounding natural environment.

About us

We are a group of SUNY Geneseo undergraduate students, and our project is funded through the Student Ambassador Program, specifically the Community Advocates Endowed Ambassadorship in Community Engagement. Our group consists of Naia Peery, Abigail Miller, Annika Hurley and Joshua Lefkowicz. We are also working in collaboration with staff on campus, specifically Dr. Brian Hoven, Dr. Jim Kernan, Dr. Michael Rozalski and Dr. Dan Dezarn.