SIC Celebrates Arbor Day with Continued Support from Eldorado Garden Study Club

Southeastern Illinois College and the Eldorado Garden Study Club joined forces once again this Arbor Day to beautify the college campus and promote environmental stewardship.

The Eldorado Garden Study Club presented SIC with a Maple Autumn Blaze tree, further enriching the growing grove on campus.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the continued partnership with the Eldorado Garden Study Club,” said SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice. “Their dedication to Arbor Day and environmental responsibility makes our campus a more welcoming and sustainable space for students, faculty, and staff.”

The Eldorado Garden Club has generously donated a tree to SIC for Arbor Day for an impressive 17 years. This collaborative effort has resulted in a flourishing grove that not only enhances the campus aesthetics but also provides valuable environmental benefits.

“Witnessing the grove transform over the years has been truly rewarding,” shared Donna Hearn, Chair of the Eldorado Garden Study Club’s Arbor Day Committee. “Planting trees is an investment in the future, and we’re proud to contribute to a greener and healthier learning environment at SIC.”

Arbor Day serves as a national reminder of the importance of trees. J. Sterling Morton, a visionary newspaper publisher from Nebraska, spearheaded the first Arbor Day in 1872, leading to the planting of over one million trees on that inaugural day. Today, Arbor Day is celebrated across the United States and in many countries worldwide, promoting tree planting and environmental awareness.

About the Eldorado Garden Club

The Eldorado Garden Study Club was organized in 1946. Currently it has 44 members and is part of the Central Region of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the District VII Region of The Garden Clubs of Illinois. The club has been donating trees to SIC for about the past 17 years in honor of Arbor Day to establish a grove for the campus.

###