Project Description:
The University of Michigan-Flint recently completed the installation of a Patriots Grove on the campus. Trees selected for the Grove are from historically significant sites and events in the United States and arranged chronologically in the park area. The trees consist of a broad variety of species including Oak, Maple, Sycamore, Poplar, and others and include ornamental and monumental species suitable for growth in the region. The new walkway through the Grove, will include benches and tree markers to encourage relaxation along with historical education and reflection.
The Patriots Grove was planted on the east side of the William S. White building to create a beautiful park setting along the riverfront. The site for the Grove is part of the Campus Master Plan, and allows for future growth in the surrounding area. The Patriots Grove will create a traditional campus feel to the area between the Stevens Bridge and the William S. White building for students, faculty, staff, and visitors as they traverse the Riverfront Campus in downtown Flint.
Detail of Trees:
History
Type of Tree
Year
River Farm (George Washington)
Chaste Tree
1760
Fairmont Park (Philadelphia)
Chinese Scholar
1776
Montpeller
Red Maple
1797
Longwood Gardents (Pierre DuPont)
Dawn Redwood
1798
Lewis & Clark
Osage Orange
1803
Edgar Allen Poe
Hackberry
1809
Clara Barton
Kousa Dogwood
1821
Mount Vernon
Red Maple
1831
Mark Twain
Cave Bur Oak
1832
Johnny Appleseed
Apple Tree
1837
Booker T. Washington
Sycamore
1856
Chatham House
Catalpa
1863
Gettysburg Address
Honey Locust
1863
Alice Austen
Black Locust
1866
Hellen Keller
Mimosa
1880
Frank Lloyd Wright
Ginko
1908
Tidal Basin
Japanese Cherry
1912
Amos Herr
Saucer Magnolia
1915
Charles Lindburg
Red Maple
1927
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tulip Poplar
1930
Elvis Presley
Weeping Willow
1954
For Additional information Contact:
University of Michigan-Flint
(810) 762-3223 www.umflint.edu
