Taking Care of Whitman’s Tree Canopy [Video]
Our Whitman, My Story: Kirk Huffey ’95
Video by Patrick Record
Few people have a better view of the magic of Whitman’s campus than arborist Kirk Huffey ’95—who helps maintain the health of Whitman’s trees—from their highest branches to their deepest roots.
For Huffey, caring for Whitman’s trees is a way of giving back to the college. In this video, join Huffey in the canopy as he looks back on his meaningful time at Whitman—as both a student and an arborist.
Whitman 💚s Trees
Whitman College has earned Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, which honors colleges and universities that promote healthy trees and engage students, staff, and faculty in the spirit of conservation. Learn about a few of the special trees on Whitman’s campus, courtesy of Seattle street tree expert and author Taha Ebrahimi ’01.