Tree Planting

We 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. 

Education

We 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. 

Stormwater Projects

The 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.

Big Tree Hunt

Think the largest tree in Michigan is in your backyard? Join others all around the state who submit trees to our competition for the biggest tree in our biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt. 
Helping Communities Protect and Maintain Their Trees
Forestry Network Meetings
Many municipalities throughout Michigan face financial and labor resource challenges and lack the technical background to develop comprehensive plans to effectively manage their trees. With the majority of training for tree care professionals held in Lansing or southeast Michigan, it is a challenge for municipalities in other parts of the state to attend. In response to these issues, ReLeaf Michigan helped to establish the Saginaw Bay Forestry Network and Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Forestry Network to facilitate the provision of technical training, educational outreach, and networking opportunities.  

  
Tree Ordinance Workshops
To have the greatest impact from an environmental, aesthetic, and economic perspective it is critical that communities know upfront what they have from a “green” infrastructure perspective.  For the past five years we have been working with community officials to develop tree management strategies that include a tree inventory, tree ordinance, and infrastructure assessment as well as a plan for plant selection, planting, and maintenance. ​

ReLeaf Michigan Services Available

Technical Services
​(for DTE Foundation Grant Awardees) 
As part of a recent DTE Energy Foundation Planting Grant, $100,000 in 1-to-1 matching funding is being provided to communities for tree plantings. This grant includes money for ReLeaf Michigan to provide technical assistance to requesting communities. Learn more below.
Contracted Services (for all communities)
ReLeaf Michigan is available to assist your community with its tree planting through contracted services. Learn more at the link below.