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Volunteers Needed to Help Plant Trees in Birmingham

Birmingham is one of just three communities selected for tree planting by the ReLeaf Michigan program.

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Volunteers are needed to help plant trees in Manor Park next month as part of the city of Birmingham’s partnership with ReLeaf Michigan and DTE Energy.

The 20 trees will be planted as part of the project.Birmingham is one of just three communities selected for this partnership.

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Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing, and to bring a shovel and other appropriate tools.

The group will meet at the park entrance at 8:45 a.m. to sign in and enjoy light refreshments. ReLeaf Michigan will demonstrate how to properly plant a tree at 9 a.m. The group will split up from there to plant 20 large-sized trees. Event specifics are as follows:

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WHERE: Manor Park, off Shepardbush Street, south of Big Beaver Road and west of Adams Road

WHEN: 8:45 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 7.

SPONSORS: ReLeaf Michigan, city of Birmingham, and the DTE Foundation.

RSVP: To participate, contact Carrie Laird at claird@bhamgov.org or (248) 530-1714.

ReLeaf Michigan, a non-profit organization, partners with communities statewide to replenish tree canopies through tree planting events. Trees provide many benefits to communities such as shade, improving economic vitality of commercial districts, absorbing storm water, and reducing carbon in the atmosphere.

By partnering with ReLeaf Michigan, the city of Birmingham continues to build on an already successful forestry program that invests in the city’s future, according to a news release.

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