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To enjoy wildflowers and pollinators, one might think taking a trip to the Hill Country is necessary, but there are a number of beautiful spots right here on UT's campus, including an award-winning eight acres of sustainable landscape in the middle of the Dell Health District. This space is maintained by six Landscape Services staff along with Dell Medical School Landscape Supervisor Justin Hayes. Hayes recently authored a piece titled An Eco-Oasis in the Heart of a City for Turf Magazine about this gem, a gold standard of sustainability, on the south edge of campus. Read the full story.

Read this LawnStarter blog clip about environmental impacts on Texas landscaping featuring the expertise of Landscape Supervisor Justin Hayes. This is part of the 30 Native Plants for Texas by Region article by Jordan Ardoin.

It’s not too often that trees in Austin, Texas withstand a layer of ice. For input on taking care of trees following the February 2023 winter storm, read the this valuable advice from Manager of Landscape Services Jim Carse and his team of arborists.  

Read this Values at Work Series story about the measures Facilities Services took to provide support to The University of Texas at Austin (UT) during the COVID-19 pandemic. All of our core values were demonstrated: Service – Integrity – Teamwork – Excellence – Stewardship.

Read this Values at Work Series story about the support provided by the divisions of Facilities Services during a record-breaking winter storm hit the area in mid-February 2021. The teams demonstrated the value of Stewardship.

Texas Connect story on staff members keeping things running even when campus is closed.

Read this story about the Locks and Keys Shop and the system they use. 

This story highlights the importance of tagging trees and how the tags are used to maintain urban forestry and the wellbeing of tress. 

The Dell Medical District has achieved SITES Gold from the Sustainable SITES Initiative for significant landscape sustainability achievements. The Medical District earned the first SITES v2 Gold certification in Texas. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc., SITES is a comprehensive rating system designed to distinguish sustainable landscapes, measure their performance and elevate their value.