Pando is a treasure for us all, and there is something everyone can do no matter how old you are. In 2014, a  group of 4th graders in Sevier County, along with two Utah State University officials, convinced a legislative committee to ask the full Legislature to make the quaking aspen the Utah state tree. They were successful and the state tree was changed from the Colorado Blue Spruce to the Quaking Aspen. 

In January of 2022, Friends of Pando will launch a similar campaign to appeal to Utah leaders to name Pando the official tree of Utah. We’ll be hosting educational workshops geared toward K-12 students inviting teachers, community leaders, students and their families to learn about the tree and add their names to the campaign. This effort will not only raise awareness about Pando, but also inspire the next generation of scientists and promote stewardship.

If you would like to be involved in this effort, please drop us a line and let us know you’d like to work on the Kids for Pando letter writing campaign.