Spring Greening Day

Spring Greening Day is an annual half-day service project dedicated to beautifying and enhancing the LSU campus through the creation and expansion of green spaces. This hands-on volunteer event brings together students, faculty, staff, and community partners to improve the campus environment while promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The addition of green spaces across campus provides numerous benefits, including improved biodiversity, enhanced stormwater management, increased habitat for pollinators and other wildlife, and a more inviting campus landscape. These projects also contribute to student well-being by creating greener, healthier spaces that support outdoor recreation, relaxation, and connection with nature.

Over the years, Spring Greening Day volunteers have transformed several areas of campus by planting trees, shrubs, and native vegetation in locations such as Memorial Tower, the Greek Amphitheater, and the Student Union. Most recently, volunteers focused their efforts around Himes Hall, where approximately 5,000 native plants were installed to enhance the landscape and support Louisiana’s native ecosystems. The use of native plants helps create resilient green spaces that require less maintenance, conserve resources, and provide important habitat for local pollinators and wildlife.

Spring Greening Day serves as an opportunity for the LSU community to make a tangible impact on campus while learning about sustainability, native landscaping, and environmental responsibility. This event is made possible through valuable partnerships with Keep Louisiana Beautiful, LSU Auxiliary Services, and RCI, whose support helps advance LSU’s commitment to creating a greener, more sustainable campus for current and future generations.