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 ReLeaf Michigan’s 15th Biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt Contest

Everyone who submitted a big tree is invited to attend the award ceremony in Midland on 10/15. 

Date: October 15, 2022, 1pm-3pm
Location: Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Rd, Midland, MI 48640
Questions? Call 1-800-642-7353 or email info@releafmichigan.org 

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​About the Michigan Big Tree Hunt
ReLeaf Michigan created the Michigan Big Tree Hunt in 1993 to celebrate our state’s beauty and create a fun way to gather information about Michigan’s biggest trees. All age groups are encouraged to get out and join the hunt!

Thanks to Our Sponsors
​Nissan North America is the Premier Sponsor of the 2020-2022 Michigan Big Tree Hunt.

​Additional Sponsors:
Michigan DNR
Consumers Energy
ISA Michigan
The Michigan Botanical Club
​Michigan Botanical Foundation
​Department of Forestry, Michigan State University
Contest Details

​Rules:
  • Tree must be living and accessible for verification
  • Tree size is determined by circumference (measurement around trunk)
  • All entries must be submitted online by August 19, 2022

Prizes:
  1. Largest tree found by a Big Tree Hunter age 16 or older
  2. Largest tree found by a Big Tree Hunter age 15 or younger
  3. Largest White Pine (Michigan’s State Tree), any age
  4. Largest tree found for each county in Michigan
  5. Tree (of any species) that is larger than the current registered Michigan State Champion​ (Note: four species currently have no registered state champion, so any size submitted could be a potential winner - striped maple, mountain maple, choke cherry, and white/paper birch.)

Please note: Trees already listed in the Michigan Big Tree Register are not eligible for prizes.

All participants will be invited to the awards ceremony in late 2022. Details will be announced on this website, on ReLeaf Michigan's Facebook page and via our email list. Check back for more information.

Photos of Past Big Tree Winners

Questions?
Contact us at bigtreehunt@releafmichigan.org or (800) 642-7353.

Big Tree of the Week
Every week we share a picture of one of our Big Tree Hunt entries on the ReLeaf Michigan Facebook page as the "Big Tree of the Week." Follow our Facebook page to see the amazing trees!

Sponsor the Big Tree Hunt

The Big Tree Hunt is a very popular, family-friendly program, and it's a great opportunity for positive exposure. If your company is interested in supporting the Michigan Big Tree Hunt, please contact us to learn more. Your sponsorship allows us to make the contest bigger and better every year, engaging more Michiganders.