- Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Calvin University's campus is designated as an arboretum. While having an arboretum on a college campus isn't necessarily uncommon, having an entire campus designated as one is rare. Take a virtual walk with certified arborist Bob Speelman across our 400-acre campus and learn from his three decades worth of experience on the maples and oaks, and the many memories that shape the grounds. This lecture is only online.
About our speaker
Bob Speelman has spent over 30 years looking up at the trees on campus. He has planted hundreds and pruned thousands of trees and has worked to increase the diversity of Calvin's tree canopy. It's challenging to find a plant on campus that he doesn't know the name of. He also has designed and installed many landscapes around Calvin and enjoys annual and perennial plants as well. Bob had worked to have Calvin designated an Arbor Day Tree Campus in 2010 and every year since. Bob is an ISA Certified Arborist and qualified tree risk assessor.
About the January Series
The January Series is a FREE lecture series that takes place each year at Calvin University and aims to cultivate deep thought and conversations about important issues of the day in order to inspire cultural renewal and make us better global citizens in God's world.
» January Series in July: We are releasing three online-only lectures in July as an additional gift to you!
How to watch this lecture
This lecture will be available starting on July 17 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
