Planting the tree above are, from left, Hensley, Business and Support Services Director Scott Schneider, groundskeeper/general maintenance worker Jimmy Reed and custodial/maintenance worker Benton Grills. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

Missouri State-West Plains celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting

The tree was planted on the north side of the Student Rec Center.

2019 April 25 by University Communications

Several students, faculty and staff at Missouri State University-West Plains celebrated Arbor Day a few days early Monday by planting a redbud tree Monday, April 22.

The tree was planted on the north side of the Student Recreation Center, 323 W. Trish Knight St.

Missouri State-West Plains Physical Plant Supervisor Ron Hensley discussed the history and significance of Arbor Day, set for April 26 this year, and the importance of trees to the environment