Fulton High School Arboretum

The Fulton High School Arboretum in Knoxville, TN, is a green space that supports local ecology and provides an outdoor classroom for students. The campus features native Appalachian trees, a community garden, an orchard, and an outdoor classroom. Its location at the base of Sharp's Ridge, a migratory corridor, makes the arboretum a haven for songbirds.

The campus's tree-dominated landscape is populated with over 50 different tree species, including the tulip poplar, white oak, and various maples. These mature trees provide a habitat for local wildlife and attract many of the same migratory songbirds that pass through the nearby Sharp's Ridge.

A garden and fruit orchard are maintained on the campus, producing fresh, organic produce with the help of student volunteers. This garden provides hands-on learning opportunities and can be beneficial for students' mental health.

The campus features an outdoor learning space surrounded by diverse native perennials, trees, and shrubs. The school also partners with the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont to offer additional outdoor education programs to its students and has been recognized with a native plant award by a local plant organization. Visitors and students can spot many species that also frequent the ridge, such as warblers, vireos, and tanagers, especially during the spring migration.