Arboretum

Since the Bicentennial Oak’s fall in November 2022 due to age-related decay, Vanderbilt’s facilities team has taken every care to salvage its remains to preserve its important history to the university. Read More

Educational as well as beautiful, Vanderbilt’s arboretum is 150 years in the making. Read More

As Vanderbilt University dares to grow while observing its Sesquicentennial this year, the campus welcomes a new tree to mark the occasion. The Bur Oak is the first part of a robust plan to plant more trees in honor of Vanderbilt’s 150th anniversary. Read More

Campus planners have developed an official tree replacement policy to ensure that Vanderbilt’s tree canopy is preserved whenever building projects are initiated or trees die naturally. Read More

The Bicentennial Oak, the only tree on Vanderbilt’s campus known to predate the founding of the university, succumbed to age-related decay and fell Nov. 12. Estimated to be some 250 years old, the bur oak was one of the most recognizable trees on campus, serving as a landmark near Garland Hall for generations of Vanderbilt community members. Read More

Vanderbilt University recently has implemented five sustainability projects with support from the student-led Vanderbilt Green Fund. The projects range from a native species garden that aims to increase biodiversity, pollination and soil quality on campus, to more technology-driven solutions, such as programmable thermostats and solar thermal panels.  Read More

Whether you’re a new student or rediscovering Vanderbilt after some time away, check out these hidden gems that make campus worth exploring. Read More

With the cooler fall temperatures, Vanderbilt’s iconic white oaks have begun dropping their acorns. While the campus squirrels are busily storing their share, Vanderbilt has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Forestry to collect acorns to plant the forests of the future. Read More

Whether you're a new student or rediscovering Vanderbilt after some time away, check out these hidden gems that make campus worth exploring. Read More

Hundreds of acres of trees, green spaces and gardens across Vanderbilt’s campus support thousands of bees that live on the roof of the Jean and Alexander Heard Central Library. Read More

The Office of Faculty Affairs is collaborating with the Nashville Public Library and Vanderbilt University Facilities this summer to offer a series of in-person enrichment experiences for faculty. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Bicentennial Oak has been recognized as a Landmark Tree by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Read More

Fall is the perfect time to learn more about the trees of Vanderbilt through a new website and mobile device-assisted tours. Read More

Art, food, culture and adventure await you on Vanderbilt's campus. Read More