On a drizzly Michigan day, students from Marshall Middle School didn’t hesitate to get their hands dirty in the name of providing shade.
Partnering with ReLeaf Michigan, the students on Oct. 16 planted at least 27 trees on their campus, contributing to aesthetics while meeting a practical need.
“As these trees grow, they’ll provide shade, beauty, and environmental benefits for generations to come,” said Melinda Jones, ReLeaf executive director.
“We extend appreciation to the students and other volunteers, as well as to our other partners and donors for making these plantings and educational programs possible.”
For the last two years, ReLeaf Michigan has received support from Enbridge to advance ReLeaf’s mission to create tree canopies throughout the State.
In addition to covering the cost of the trees for various plantings, Enbridge’s Michigan employees often are among the volunteers who plant the trees.
“Tree canopies have environmental benefits that contribute to a community’s overall health and wellbeing,” said Kirstie Staelens, Enbridge senior advisor, community engagement.
“We are proud to support ReLeaf Michigan in a way that also demonstrates our commitment to strengthening our Michigan communities.”
Along with Enbridge, the City of Marshall, Marshall Public Schools, Greening of Marshall and the Marshall Area Conservation Corps joined ReLeaf to make the mid-October event possible.
Since 1988, ReLeaf Michigan has worked with more than 815 communities to plant more than 35,000 trees on public land.
For additional information on ReLeaf Michigan, visit: www.ReLeafMichigan.org.
