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ReLeaf Michigan returning to community for May 2 planting

  ReLeaf Michigan is returning to Frankenmuth again to help our Tree City, USA continue to be a strong advocate from foliage.

  ReLeaf Michigan, a statewide, nonprofit organization, in partnership with the City of Frankenmuth and the Consumers Energy Foundation, is seeking volunteers to help plant 21 trees along Churchgrove Road, located on the west side of the city.

  The planting work will take place on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 8:45am.

  These trees have been selected for their height to ensure they can provide shade without growing tall enough to interfere with utility, cable television, and other lines.

  These trees will replace the ones removed by Consumers Energy in a utility line clearance effort conducted in 2024. For many years, residents and businesses located along Churchgrove have experienced electrical power and cable TV outages due to storms and the winds associated with them, bringing down wires and causing power interruptions.

  “This is the same group were partnered with, along with the Bavarian Arbor Gleaners, on tree planting along Sunburst Drive,” Frankenmuth City Manager Bridget Smith pointed out.

  On that spring day last year, many community members banded together to plant those trees, beautifying the neighborhood and providing a pop of color and a canopy of shade.

  “Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing and bring a shovel, hard rake, and work gloves if the so desire. The group will meet at the St. Lorenz Churchgrove Park Campground, 324 Churchgrove Road, at 8:45a. The volunteers will sign in, enjoy some light refreshments, and view a planting demonstration with ReLeaf Michigan’s tree experts, ReLeaf Michigan Executive Director Melinda Jones said.

  Families are encouraged to join in the fun, and work, and the event will be held rain or shine. No previous planting experience is necessary......

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