All 18 Aspirus Health hospitals have been individually recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as 2025 Tree Campuses, reflecting a systemwide commitment to community well-being through environmental stewardship.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Its network of more than one million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries since 1972. The Tree Campus program recognizes schools, universities, and healthcare facilities that utilize trees to improve their communities.
“Health care institutions like Aspirus are at the forefront of recognizing the profound impact nature can have on human health,” said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. “By integrating trees and green spaces into their campuses, Aspirus hospitals are not only creating healing environments today, but they are also building a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities in the future.”
To earn Tree Campus recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, a health care institution must uphold five core standards: establish a tree advisory committee, maintain a facility tree care plan, complete a community forestry project, sponsor a celebration event highlighting the connection between trees and human health, and invest in a campus tree program.
Trees and green spaces are recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as contributing to improved health outcomes, reduced stress, and stronger community resilience through benefits such as improved air quality, heat reduction, and stormwater mitigation.
For more information about Aspirus’ sustainability efforts, including its commitment to reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and strengthening the communities it serves, visit aspirus.org/sustainability.