Northville Tree Champions

06/16/2026

Looking for guidance for planting trees native to Michigan? Check out our Resources page: https://www.northvilletreechampions.org/resources-1
Thank you for the information!

06/16/2026

Mixing tree shapes mimic's nature's diversity, giving your yard an organic, harmonious feel.

Here's 3 tips for planning your landscape:

1️⃣ Combine tall, columnar trees like Taylor Junipers with round trees like Maples to create layers and visual interest.

2️⃣ Use pyramidal trees like Emerald Green Arborvitaes to frame pathways, and softer, cascading shapes like weeping willows for a relaxing focal point.

3️⃣ Blend shapes to maximize benefits—use tall trees for privacy, wide canopies for shade, and ornamental shapes for aesthetic appeal.

06/05/2026

Today is ! A day to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Celebrate all things trees do for us: shade, cooler communities, cleaner air, homes for wildlife, beauty and so much more!

05/27/2026

Congratulations to our winner of the $100 gift card to ! He entered to win at the Farmers Market opening day when he stopped by the Northville Tree Champions booth. Thanks to everyone who entered and stopped by to see us!

05/14/2026

Some great information in this week's Northville City Newsletter thanks to Rooted in Northville!

Where to Buy Native Plants Near Northville
At last weekend’s farmers’ market, the Northville Tree Champions booth got the same question over and over: “Where can I actually buy native plants?” Here’s the answer: Native plants raised for southeast Michigan are the ones most likely to thrive in your yard and the ones most likely to support the birds, butterflies, and pollinators we want to protect. The good news is you don’t need to drive far to find them.
This Saturday, May 16 • Friends of the Rouge Native Plant Sale:
Ford Field Park, Dearborn • 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. One of the best one-day plant sales in the region, with knowledgeable volunteers on hand to help you choose. Bring a wagon and cash.
Closest to home
• Willow Greenhouse - 7839 Curtis Rd, Northville. Family-owned, full-service nursery. Ask for the native plant section and call ahead in May to confirm what’s in stock.
• Michigan Native Plants (Michiganense Natives) - 8820 N Lilley Rd, Plymouth. Native specialist; pesticide-free. Opens for the season May 14.
If you only buy three plants this season …
Our volunteer botanical advisor suggests starting with three nearly foolproof natives that look beautiful in any garden setting:
• Butterfly w**d (Asclepias tuberosa) - brilliant orange, monarch host, thrives in full sun.
• Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) - tidy, upright, white flowers, hummingbird favorite.
• Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - a graceful native grass with bronze fall color.
All three are sun-loving, drought-tolerant once established, and nearly impossible to kill.

05/12/2026

WEATHER UPDATE: Saturday morning, 10:30 and we are here happily pulling garlic mustard! Come join us. If you ever pull it on your own, please be sure to put it in a bag and dispose of it! It can still set seed if you just leave it on the trail. 

Spend the morning amongst the beautiful trees at Legacy Park. Removing garlic mustard helps our native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees, and all the wildlife that depend on them.  Meet at the restrooms behind the Emergency Services Complex off of 7 Mile Rd. Tuesday, May 12, 10:30- 12:30 and Saturday, May 16 9:30-11:30.

Join the Northville Garden Club for the upcoming Garlic Mustard Pull events at Legacy Park.

These volunteer efforts help protect the health of Legacy Park’s woodlands by removing garlic mustard, an invasive species that crowds out native wildflowers and impacts the natural ecosystem.

Northville Parks & Recreation is proud to support the Northville Garden Club and their continued work caring for and preserving the beauty of our community’s natural spaces.

Volunteer Dates:
• Friday, May 8 | 9-11 AM | Meet at Wayne Rd. Kiosk
• Tuesday, May 12 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Meet at Trailhead Bathroom
• Saturday, May 16 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Meet at Trailhead Bathroom

Gloves are required. A limited number of gloves will be available through The Stewardship Network’s “Gloves for Good” program.

Thank you to the Northville Garden Club and all volunteers helping keep Legacy Park healthy and thriving.

05/07/2026

It's a beautiful day at Northville Farmers Market's opening day! Stop by and say hi and enter for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate from our friends at Willow Greenhouse and Nursery!

05/03/2026

It's your chance to win a $100 gift certificate!
Northville Tree Champions will be at the Northville Farmers Market this Thursday May 7th! Come visit us at our booth in the chalets and sign up to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Willow Greenhouse & Nursery in Northville! The market is located at 550 W. Seven Mile Rd. and is open 8am -2pm. We hope to see you there!

04/30/2026

Did you know Garlic Mustard is harmful to trees like beautiful giant oaks? Let's get out there and help protect our tree canopy!

04/25/2026

Thanks to all who came out to our spring walk among the trees and spring ephemerals at Legacy Park! And many thanks to Northville Parks and Recreation for providing the new wireless tour guide audio system to improve communication and accessibility in our outdoor programs. Legacy Park Updates (Northville Twp) Northville Parks and Recreation