University Of Florida To Honor Beloved Fallen Oak With Campus Sprouts

University Of Florida To Honor Beloved Fallen Oak With Campus Sprouts

The University of Florida community continues to feel the absence of the majestic live oak that graced the courtyard of Norman Hall for nearly two centuries. Toppled by the fierce winds of Hurricane Helene in September, the iconic tree, a silent witness to generations of Gator educators, will be honored and remembered through its own […] University Of Florida To Honor Beloved Fallen Oak With Campus Sprouts

Ancient Oak Felled by Helene to be Honored Through Sprouts Planted on UF Campus

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As much as Norman Hall’s red bricks and gothic arches, the massive live oak tree in the courtyard was a defining feature of the University of Florida College of Education. Hurricane Helene toppled the tree in September, but it will live on through its sprouts, some of which may be planted at the site. Others will possibly go home with donors of the Finding Touchstones campaign, a fundraiser supporting the courtyard’s revival.…