About us
Re-Tree Tecumseh is a group of private citizens whose mission is to raise funds, plan, and execute a tree-planting program on city right-of-ways and public properties, for the benefit of the entire city.
Our first priority is re-treeing the North Evans Street corridor, bordering River Acres subdivision. Nearly 100 trees are needed there to replace the 50- to 60-year-old crabapples that were recently removed; also, many similar trees border the east side of that area that will eventually need to be replaced. We plan to install a variety of flowering species including dogwood, redbud, crabapples, and serviceberries. It will take nearly 100 trees for just the area between Burt Street and the north entrance to Red Mill Drive, at an estimated cost of $175–$200 each.
The City of Tecumseh is supporting our efforts by removing stumps of the old trees on North Evans and providing mulch and watering for the new trees. But the city can't assist financially. That's why we need your help with this expensive, multi-year project.
Re-Tree Tecumseh is a fund at the Lenawee Community Foundation; donations qualify for federal tax deductions. Contributions can be mailed to: Lenawee Community Foundation, P.O. Box 142, Tecumseh, MI 49286. Please write Re-Tree Tecumseh on the memo line of your check. Or you can donate online here. IMPORTANT: Please write Re-Tree Tecumseh in the "special instructions" box. Thank you for your support!
For more information contact: Cheri Hinkleman at 517-423-5906 or email: chinkleman@comcast.net. Or Pam Adair at 734-834-6596 or
email: pamadair@hotmail.com.
Founding RTT members are: Cheri and Mark Hinkleman, Pam and Scott Adair, Rochelle and Doug Bird, Pam Bunch, Pat and Harvey Schmidt, Jack Wikle, and Beth Yeary. Volunteers are needed and much appreciated!
MISSION STATEMENT:
To establish and fund an ongoing tree planting program in the City of Tecumseh and to protect and preserve the existing urban tree canopy through care and education.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
To establish and fund an ongoing tree planting program in the City of Tecumseh and to protect and preserve the existing urban tree canopy through care and education.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
- Raise funds for new trees
- Organize fund drives
- Apply for funding/grants from individuals, foundations, private, state and federal sources
- Establish programs to plant a tree as a memorial or gift, or to honor anniversaries, birthdays, retirement, etc.
- Partner with the City of Tecumseh for in-kind services
- Investigate and evaluate the feasibility and benefits of starting a nursery of small trees for future use
- Partner with other like-minded groups and organizations to assist in achieving our common goals
- Promote education and awareness
- Partner with the schools and encourage student participation
- Create programs, speaker presentations, classes and hands-on experiences for all ages
- Create awareness of the benefits of trees to the community and the world
