ReLeaf Michigan

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

What a tree-mendous day of community collaboration in action 🌳Today, in proud partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and the City of Springfield, plus volunteers from CHEP and Mars Inc., we worked together to plant 40 beautiful new trees at Begg Park in Springfield, Michigan!

These newly planted trees offer a wide range of lasting benefits for the community and the environment🌳 They will help provide fresher air and cleaner water, reduce noise, and enhance the park's tree canopy - making it more beautiful and diverse for visitors of all ages to enjoy for many years to come.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who played a role in making this day a success! Special thanks to the Arbor Day Foundation, the City of Springfield, Michigan, and all the dedicated volunteers from CHEP and Mars, Incorporated – you are the root of our success! 🌱

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor those who gave all to protect our freedom and the beauty of this great nation. We are forever grateful to America’s heroes and their families, whose service and sacrifice for the land we love will always be remembered ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

Seriously please don’t. Help us preserve the forests so your children have some place to vacation in the future! No oak!!!

Camping season is here, which means it's time for a crucial reminder: Don't move firewood! Untreated firewood can carry invasive species from one place to another, potentially exposing vulnerable species to dangerous pests. Keep Michigan forests safe by buying your wood where you burn it! Learn more here: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/news/2026/05/19/use-safe-firewood-practices-during-camping-season

05/22/2026

This fundraiser 💚is an opportunity for you to purchase plants native to Michigan in time for spring planting season, with the added benefit that your purchases will help support ReLeaf Michigan’s statewide tree planting & education nonprofit mission!🌳💚

Walk-ins are welcome or place your Pre-Sale order for pickup during the event on Sunday June 14th from 11am to 2pm at SavATree Troy.

Be sure to stop by our 'Ask an Arborist' booth while you are there to get expert advice for your tree questions!

We hope to see you there!

Link in Bio
www.ReLeafMichigan.org/support/native-plant-sale-2026

05/22/2026

Camping season is here, which means it's time for a crucial reminder: Don't move firewood! Untreated firewood can carry invasive species from one place to another, potentially exposing vulnerable species to dangerous pests. Keep Michigan forests safe by buying your wood where you burn it! Learn more here: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/news/2026/05/19/use-safe-firewood-practices-during-camping-season

05/22/2026

🌳💚 What an incredible two days in Montrose, Michigan! Our hearts are so full of gratitude for everyone who helped make this educational and tree planting event at Carter Elementary School such a meaningful success! Thank you the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Montrose Community Schools Carter Elementary, NHS Seniors, and the many wonderful volunteers who came together with such generosity, energy, and love for our community and our trees! 🌱✨

📚🍃 On May 20th, ReLeaf Michigan’s Jenni Shockling, gave an engaging educational presentation to students, teaching children how to protect and care for the trees on their playground and inspiring curiosity, stewardship, and excitement that will keep growing for years to come 🌎💚🌳

🙌🌟 On May 21, 2026, the planting day itself was a beautiful example of community in action. Special shout-outs to outstanding ReLeaf Michigan Forester Lindsay Lights and to the amazing Principal Brewer and all of the dedicated school staff for your support and hospitality, to the NHS Seniors for stepping up to serve (and the impromptu story time), and to every volunteer—both experienced and first-time tree planters—who rolled up their sleeves and helped make this event a huge success! Because of you, Carter Elementary’s playground will be greener, cooler, and more beautiful for students for years to come. Thank you all for helping plant not just trees, but hope, learning, and a lasting legacy 💚🌳👏

05/19/2026

🌳 BIG TREE HUNT COUNTY WINNER 🌳

This week, we are celebrating the Big Tree Hunt winner for Dickinson County!

🏆 Tree Species: Weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
📏 Circumference: 184 inches
📍 Location: Iron Mountain, Dickinson County
🌱 Nominated by: William Bell

This weeping willow was identified as the largest tree submitted in Dickinson County. Weeping willows grow quickly, but they typically have shorter lifespans compared to many other tree species.

Thank you to everyone who helped search for and nominate Michigan’s biggest trees. We will continue highlighting county winners in the coming weeks, and you can view the full list anytime at BigTreeHunt.com.

If you enjoy celebrating Michigan’s biggest trees and want to support future Big Tree Hunt contests, consider making a donation here:
releafmichigan.org/support/

05/11/2026

🌳 BIG TREE HUNT COUNTY WINNER 🌳

This week, we are celebrating the Big Tree Hunt winner for Delta County!

🏆 Tree Species: Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus)
📏 Circumference: 136 inches
📍 Location: Gladstone, Delta County
🌱 Nominated by: Jeff Lueneburg

This eastern white pine was identified as the largest tree submitted in Delta County. Did you know? Eastern white pine produces some of the longest cones of any tree in Michigan, often reaching 4 to 8 inches in length.

Thank you to everyone who helped search for and nominate Michigan’s biggest trees. We will continue highlighting county winners in the coming weeks, and you can view the full list anytime at BigTreeHunt.com.

If you enjoy celebrating Michigan’s biggest trees and want to support future Big Tree Hunt contests, consider making a donation here:
releafmichigan.org/support/