ReLeaf Michigan’s Biennial
Michigan Big Tree Hunt Contest
The 16th Biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt (2023-2025) is now open.
The contest runs until August 22, 2025. We can't wait to see your big trees!
Michigan Big Tree Hunt Contest
The 16th Biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt (2023-2025) is now open.
The contest runs until August 22, 2025. We can't wait to see your big trees!
The Hunt for Michigan's Biggest Trees - Anyone Can Participate!
The Michigan Big Tree Hunt is a great activity for families, groups of friends, fun dates, or solo adventurers. By identifying big trees you can take part in a statewide effort to track these living landmarks. You could find the largest tree in your county or even the state!
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. It's free to participate, and there's nothing better than spending time outside appreciating the beauty and majesty of large trees. All age groups are encouraged to get out and join the hunt!
The Michigan Big Tree Hunt is a great activity for families, groups of friends, fun dates, or solo adventurers. By identifying big trees you can take part in a statewide effort to track these living landmarks. You could find the largest tree in your county or even the state!
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. It's free to participate, and there's nothing better than spending time outside appreciating the beauty and majesty of large trees. All age groups are encouraged to get out and join the hunt!
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Contest Details
Rules:
Prizes:
Please note: Trees already listed in the Michigan Big Tree Register before the contest begins are not eligible for prizes. All participants are invited to the awards ceremony on October 18, 2025 at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, MI. |
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Sponsors of the Michigan Big Tree Hunt
Platinum Sponsors:
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Additional Sponsors:
Consumers Energy
Michigan Botanical Foundation
The Cooper Charitable Fund
Partners:
Michigan DNR
ISA Michigan
The Michigan Botanical Society
Department of Forestry, Michigan State University
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.
The Big Tree Hunt is a 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.
Contact Kevin Singer to learn more about the great statewide exposure you'll receive as a Big Tree Hunt sponsor.
Consumers Energy
Michigan Botanical Foundation
The Cooper Charitable Fund
Partners:
Michigan DNR
ISA Michigan
The Michigan Botanical Society
Department of Forestry, Michigan State University
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.
The Big Tree Hunt is a 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.
Contact Kevin Singer to learn more about the great statewide exposure you'll receive as a Big Tree Hunt sponsor.
Winners of the Previous Big Tree Hunt (2020-2022)
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LARGEST TREE IN MICHIGAN
(nominator 15 or younger) Nominators: Aiden Presnell Species: Eastern Cottonwood Location: Saline County: Washtenaw Measurement: 308" around |
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LARGEST TREE IN MICHIGAN
(nominator 16 or older) Nominators: Mike Antoszewski and Paul Funk (separately entered the same tree!) Species: Eastern Cottonwood Location: Petersburg County: Monroe Measurement: 301" around |
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LARGEST WHITE PINE IN MICHIGAN
We had a tie! Nominator: Tom Hollis and Payton Rue Species: Eastern White Pine Location: Union Home Cemetery St. Johns County: Clinton Measurement: 181" around |
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Nominator: Nicholas Hansen Species: Eastern White Pine Location: McCormick Wilderness County: Marquette Measurement: 181" around |
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Photo Gallery of Winners from 2020-2022 Contest
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected].
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!
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