The Alphawood Arboretum is inviting students, staff, and faculty to participate in an upcoming tree-planting event on Friday, October 9, 2026!

The event will be held in collaboration with Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI). With their help, an additional 20 trees will be added to the arboretum collection, and additional shrubs!

Gather at the entrance to MTCC between 8:30 and 9 a.m.

Sign up for the event using this link.

This event qualifies for Illinois Tech’s volunteer time benefit. Eligible staff and faculty interested in attending and using this benefit may email Erin Kelly with your name, email, and department so we can document the volunteer hours. More information about the volunteer time policy is available here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/policies-and-procedures/benefits/c9-volunteer-time-policy

Please make sure you wear weather-appropriate attire and are prepared to get a little dirty during the planting. We look forward to seeing you and planting more trees on campus!