Tree Campus Healthcare is a national recognition program for hospitals, clinics, and other inpatient care facilities that meet five standards focused on tree care, community forestry, and public engagement.
Facilities must meet all standards between January 1 and December 31 to be eligible for recognition. All applications must be submitted by December 31st each year.
1. Complete the Readiness Quiz
Begin by completing the Readiness Quiz. This short, self-guided assessment will help you evaluate how closely your facility aligns with the program's standards. It’s a quick and effective way to identify what you already have in place and where you may need to focus your efforts throughout the year.
2. Prepare documentation for your application.
Review the Tree Campus Healthcare standards and gather the appropriate documentation detailed in the “On your application you will...” section of the standards page.
3. Create account or log in to the Program Recognition Portal.
If this is the first time you or your school is applying for Tree Campus recognition, you will need to create an account in the Program Recognition Portal. Make sure you use an email account you check regularly, as this is the account we will send communication regarding your application. If you already have an account, you can skip to the Program Recognition Portal login page.
4. Complete the application.
Once your account is created, you can either enter your campus information or select your campus if it has previously applied for Tree Campus recognition. You should complete each section of the application carefully and ensure that all required information is included.
5. Submit your application.
Once you have entered all the required information, you must submit the application for review.
6. Your application will go into review.
Your application will be reviewed by the Arbor Day Foundation after it is submitted. If there is something missing, incorrect, or unclear with your application materials, you will receive a notification that the application has been placed “In Revision” with comments on what needs to be corrected or addressed.
7. You'll receive notification of your application status.
Once all reviews and revisions (if any) have been completed, you will receive a notification of the status of your application.
8. Need help? Here's who to contact.
If there are any issues during your application process you can reach out to your State Urban & Community Forestry staff or email [email protected].
Ready to Start?
When you create an account, you take an important step towards becoming a Tree Campus – even if you’re not ready to apply yet. Get the resources you need to get ready and start your plan.