Texas Tech University

Arbor Day Celebration

Erin Franckhauser

April 24, 2019

Red Raiders will work together to help beautify the Texas Tech campus.

WHAT: The annual Arbor Day event, hosted by Student Union & Activities, provides Texas Tech University students, faculty and staff the opportunity to work together to beautify the campus, build a sense of community and receive recognition.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday (April 26)

WHERE: Memorial Circle, Texas Tech University

EVENT: The Arbor Day event will feature live music and free food and T-shirts. Groups also will be planting at the event.

The event schedule is as follows:

  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free food, T-shirts and water bottles given to those with a Texas Tech student I.D. while supplies last. Shirts are $5 for faculty and staff.
  • 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Participants may pot a plant, play yard games and complete an ethics survey with Bahama Bucks.
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Live music by Abe Parker.
  • 1:05-1:20 p.m. – Closing remarks.
  • 1:25 p.m. – Planting begins.

For more information, visit the Texas Tech Arbor Day website.


CONTACT: Troy Pike, administrator, Student Union & Activities, Texas Tech University, (806) 742-4708 or troy.pike@ttu.edu