Events

Michigan Native Trees in the Landscape

Speaker: Gary Eichen

Wednesday, September 20,

7PM to 8:30PM

Doors open at 6:30PM

Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Twp

The presentation will be led by Gary Eichen, Certified Arborist and Assistant Service Line Director for Plant HealthCare and Lawn Care for SavATree LLC. He will cover how to make the most of native plants' best qualities: lower maintenance, less disease and pest problems and more wildlife.

This presentation is made available through grant funding from the Michigan DNR Urban and Community Forestry Program, with support from the Consumers Energy Foundation, the Johnson Nature Center, and North Oakland Wild Ones.

ReLeaf Michigan offers educational presentations and workshops for homeowners throughout Michigan, each one tailored to the needs of the community. This in-person educational session is a valuable opportunity for residents to hear expert advice, ask questions, and gain an understanding of how we can each do our part to helpour trees stay healthy for many years into the future. The DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry program provides educational, technical, and financial assistance to municipalities, schools, and community-based organizations to help plant, promote and care for trees and forests that benefit all Michigan citizens and the environment.

The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider. The Foundation enables communities to thrive and grow by investing in what’s most important to Michigan — its people, our planet and Michigan’s prosperity. In 2021, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees, and retirees contributed over $17.5 million to Michigan nonprofits. For more information, visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/foundation

Presentation Sponsors:

ReLeaf Michigan (www.ReLeafMichigan.org)

North Oakland Wild Ones

Consumers Energy Foundation

Michigan DNR - Urban and Community Forestry Program