Go Plant a Tree - Happy Arbor Day!

On this day 138 years ago a Detroit native named J. Sterling Morton proposed a national tree planting day called “Arbor Day”. Four months later on April 10, 1872 National Arbor Day was celebrated with an estimated one million trees planted on U.S. soil. Our Country has made many advances since 1872 but we have cut down many trees in the process.

Don’t feel too bad, there is a way to make it up to Mother Earth.

The obvious apology present would be to plant another tree on Arbor Day but there are many other ways to say, “I’m Sorry”. The National Arbor Day Foundation gives many great ideas to contribute to Arbor Day.

You could…

• Organize a beautification project in a public area
• Conduct a Tree Search - Ask people to find large, unusual or historic trees in your community. Once the results are in, publish a map that highlights the winners, or hold a walk showcasing them.
• Encourage neighborhood organizations - to hold block parties and get their members to adopt and care for street trees in front of their homes. Pass out buttons. Give away trees
• Attend a class on tree and plant care
• Volunteer with a local tree-planting organization. You’ll meet new people and make a difference in your community.

Still looking for something more? Look no further than your own backyard! Chamber member The Gilmore Collection is offering FREE tree seedlings to anyone that hop’s on-line and buys an e-card (on-line gift card). Not only do you help the environment by avoiding a plastic gift card, you get a great meal made from local, fresh ingredients and… A tree!

FREE TREE SEEDLING

WITH ANY GILMORE E-GIFT CARD PURCHASE

(must purchase emailable version of gift card)

APRIL 30 - MAY 30, 2010

Trees are available at Mangiamo!, Flat River Grill, The Thornapple, Red Jet Cafe and Rose's Express with your first e-card use April 30 - May 30

Go plant one! Happy Arbor Day!