Landscape
The role of the Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Department is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically-pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of Kansas State University. The main campus of K-State consists of 250 acres of intensely landscaped area. The Grounds Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance and installation of all turfgrass, shrubs, trees and annual flower beds on campus.
To accomplish their mission, the Grounds Maintenance Department has thirty-five employees throughout the year. In addition to the normal grounds and landscape maintenance activities, Grounds Maintenance is responsible for litter pick-up on campus, snow removal on sidewalks, street and parking lot cleaning, underground irrigation systems, Athletic Grounds maintenance, support to special events and the operation of the Facilities Management tree nursery and green house.
Information/Links
Washington Marlatt Memorial Park
Committee contact: washingtonmarlatt@ksu.edu
Tree Campus USA
The Tree Campus USA program recognizes college and university campuses that:
- Effectively manage their campus trees.
- Develop connectivity with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy, urban forests.
- Strive to engage their student population utilizing service learning opportunities centered on campus, and community, forestry efforts.
Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has destroyed millions of ash trees and has been found in at least 23 states. Help stop its spread and learn about the readiness/response plan for Campus.
EAB Campus Readiness Plan (pdf)
Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer at KSU (pdf)
Milling Process - Ash Trees (.mov)
