Assiniboine marks 65 years with legacy tree planting at North Hill
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Assiniboine College marked its 65th anniversary with a project intended to leave a lasting mark on its North Hill campus, planting 65 trees with the help of staff, students and a local nursery.
The planting took place earlier this month as part of the college’s anniversary celebrations. Evergreen Valley Nursery donated 40 of the trees, while the college purchased the remaining 25.
College president Mark Frison said the initiative reflects both the institution’s history and its future.
Assiniboine College marked its 65th anniversary by planting 65 trees at its North Hill campus with support from Evergreen Valley Nursery. (Submitted)
“These trees are a living symbol representing growth, our students, our people, and our impact in the communities we serve,” Frison said. “They will be a great addition to the North Hill campus, a cornerstone of our future.”
The trees were planted at the north and south ends of the campus and include Amur maples, Japanese tree lilacs and other species selected for their suitability to the site.
Evergreen Valley Nursery owner Fred Driedger said the mix was chosen to provide year-round beauty.
“Good planning includes trees for all four seasons of the year,” Driedger said, noting the Amur maples will provide fall colour while the Japanese tree lilacs produce white blooms in early summer.
Connor Ketchen, Director of the Assiniboine College Foundation and Alumni Relations, said the project brought employees together while creating something that will benefit future generations of students and the broader community.
The college said the initiative also supports its commitment to sustainability. Assiniboine is a signatory to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which promote environmental stewardship and sustainable communities.
Frison said the campus is intended to be a welcoming space for residents as well as students, adding the new trees will enhance the grounds for people who walk, cycle and spend time there.
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