Keep Michigan Healthy
Planting Trees, Growing Communities
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What We Do
Tree PlantingWe plant trees to rebuild Michigan’s urban and rural tree canopies. Our plantings are done in partnership with cities, townships, villages, youth groups, neighborhoods, schools and other volunteer groups. All planting volunteers learn how to properly plant and care for trees.
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EducationWe offer on-site workshops to community forums and school children on why trees are important, how to choose the right tree and proper care to grow healthy, long living trees. Every presentation is tailored to the needs of the community.
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Stormwater ProjectsThe Great Lakes account for approximately 94% of North America’s fresh water, and trees have a direct relationship with a region's water quality. We work with communities to ensure their water is clean and safe by planting trees which naturally filter and protect.
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Big Tree HuntThink you've spotted the largest tree in Michigan? Join others all around the state who submit trees to our competition for the biggest tree in our biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt. Learn more.
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Why ReLeaf Michigan?
ReLeaf Michigan is Michigan's only statewide tree planting non-profit organization, working with communities and organizations throughout Michigan to protect and restore our urban tree canopies. Founded by some of the most respected arborists in the state, ReLeaf Michigan plants the Right Tree in the Right Place at the Right Time to ensure each tree thrives for generations to come.
Since 1988, ReLeaf Michigan has planted over 33,500 trees on public land with more than 700 communities and, through community workshops, increased awareness of the important benefits trees provide. Our communities are stronger when they are greener. People are healthier, the air is cleaner, infrastructure is more efficient, and the economy is stronger with trees.
Since 1988, ReLeaf Michigan has planted over 33,500 trees on public land with more than 700 communities and, through community workshops, increased awareness of the important benefits trees provide. Our communities are stronger when they are greener. People are healthier, the air is cleaner, infrastructure is more efficient, and the economy is stronger with trees.
Has ReLeaf Michigan Already Impacted You?
We've planted more than 33,500 trees in Michigan since 1988, and you might be surprised to discover that some of the trees in your area were planted by ReLeaf Michigan. Check out this interactive map and see if any of the trees you enjoy every day were planted by ReLeaf Michigan.
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Join the nearly 20,000 followers on Facebook and get the latest news on our plantings, see the latest entries in the Big Tree Hunt and learn current news about protecting Michigan trees.
We Need Trees Now More Than Ever
Michigan is losing trees when we need them most. New research shows “there’s almost no public health, crime or environmental quality metric that isn’t made better by the presence of trees. Trees are infrastructure, and they are the cheapest way cities can make a difference in the lives of residents.” Yet Michigan is one of 23 states losing trees at an alarming rate.
Trees play a vital role in our community's health and wellness in more ways than you might expect. They positively affect the cost of infrastructure, energy, property value, water and air purity, and even lower crime rates.
Michigan is losing trees when we need them most. New research shows “there’s almost no public health, crime or environmental quality metric that isn’t made better by the presence of trees. Trees are infrastructure, and they are the cheapest way cities can make a difference in the lives of residents.” Yet Michigan is one of 23 states losing trees at an alarming rate.
Trees play a vital role in our community's health and wellness in more ways than you might expect. They positively affect the cost of infrastructure, energy, property value, water and air purity, and even lower crime rates.
ReLeaf has hosted many educational webinars, which have been recorded and can now be watched online.