<p>They are not trees, but we had a lovely spring visit at Mac when the tulips were in bloom. We sat in a garden and drank smoothies, and it was really tranquil. Gotta say, Mac has a LOT more trees in the neighborhood than Grinnell, even though it is in the city. And Grinnell has train tracks through the middle of campus, we didn’t really like that very much. The thing about St. Paul is that it is not a big/icky city. Also… I cannot imagine saying yes to Reed if you have not visited. It has a vibe all its own, and I think kids know right away if it is right for them once they have spent a bit of time on campus. It is an expensive mistake to make if you pick it and it isn’t really your place/vibe once you get there… Also, Mac is incredibly strong in the IR field. I personally think you should go with Mac.</p>