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. 

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. 

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. 

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. ​