Big Tree Hunt

ReLeaf Michigan’s Biennial
​Michigan Big Tree Hunt Contest

Get ready—the hunt is coming back! ReLeaf Michigan’s 17th Biennial Big Tree Hunt will kick off its 2026–2028 cycle in late summer 2026. Check back soon for exciting details as we get closer to launch!

Winners of Big Tree Hunt (2023-2025)

LARGEST TREE IN MICHIGAN
​(nominator 15 or younger)

Nominators: Corey and Dani Town
​Species: Sugar Maple
County: Lapeer
Measurement: 240″ around

​LARGEST TREE IN MICHIGAN
(nominator 16 or older)

Nominators: Kathy Briggerman
Species: Weeping Willow
County: Shiawassee
Measurement: 327″

AND

Nominator: Michael Anger
Species: Eastern White Pine
County: Antrim
​Measurement: 192″ around

Click Here for the 2023-2025 Press Release
Presentation of 2023-2025 Winners with Details and Photos
List of 2023-2025 Big Tree Hunt Winners

Photo Gallery of Winners from 2023-2025 Contest

Sponsors of the Michigan Big Tree Hunt 2026-2028

Platinum Sponsors:

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email LeadershipTeam@ReLeafMichigan.org to learn more!

Partners:
Michigan DNR
ISA Michigan
The Michigan Botanical Society
Department of Forestry, Michigan State University

Questions?
Contact us at bigtreehunt@releafmichigan.org.

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!