The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) Arboretum is to develop and maintain a living plant collection that will provide a safe, attractive, educational and sustainable urban forest that faculty, staff, students and visitors can use as a resource for teaching, learning and enjoyment.

UMass Lowell has achieved recognition through the Arbor Day Foundation as a designated Tree Campus as well as certification as a Level II Arboretum through the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation program.

The UML Arboretum is a partnership with the Office of Sustainability and Facilities Management, along with the support of faculty, the student government association and our community partners. 

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Campus Designations

  • Certified in 2023
  • Certified in 2011

Local Partners

  • Winbourne tree research

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    Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Asst. Prof. Joy Winbourne is researching how trees respond to urban environments and climate change by deploying sap flow sensors throughout Lowell.
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  • Arbor Day tree planting

    UMass Lowell Blooms into Certified Arboretum

    A ceremonial planting on South Campus signified UMass Lowell’s new role as a certified arboretum – a place where trees and other plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes.
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