TLC Credit Union To Sponsor Fall Tree Planting In Tecumseh
September 3, 2020 – Tecumseh, MI — TLC Community Credit Union is partnering with Re-Tree Tecumseh to plant 75 new trees in Tecumseh, at a cost of over $9,000. Re-Tree Tecumseh is a grassroots organization with a mission to plant trees on public property in the city.
Because of budget constraints, the City of Tecumseh has not had a street tree replacement program for many years. Re-Tree was founded by residents in 2018 to remedy that situation. The group’s first major objective has been to re-tree a ¾-mile stretch of North Evans Street, north of Burt Street, where over a hundred crabapple trees had succumbed to old age and disease and had to be removed.
Thus far, Re-Tree volunteers have planted 51 new flowering trees in that area, funded almost entirely by individual donations; another 75 trees are needed to complete the group’s first objective.
“Thanks to TLC’s sponsorship, we can finish the North Evans Street project this autumn. We are beyond thrilled at their generosity,” said Cheri Hinkleman, Re-Tree president. “The North Evans Street entrance into the city used to be so beautiful when the old crabapples were in bloom, and thanks to TLC it will be beautiful again.”
TLC was founded in 1956 as the Tecumseh Products Employees Credit Union. “This project is a way to give back to the community where we got our start,” said Randy Smith, President and CEO for TLC. “We have a strong commitment to supporting initiatives like this one, which improve life in our area.”
Research shows that public trees improve life in numerous ways. The new trees will all be flowering varieties, such as crabapples, serviceberries, magnolias, tree lilacs, redbuds, and dogwoods, which provide beauty for humans as well as food for birds and nectar for pollinators. Trees also create oxygen, filter air pollutants, cool urban heat islands, reduce stormwater runoff, and increase property values.
R & W Nursery (Morenci) will provide the new trees at a reduced cost. All will be fitted with TreeGator slow-release watering bags to ensure survival. Karle Landscaping (Tipton) will dig the holes, and TLC employees will join other community volunteers to plant the trees in two Saturday work sessions, October 3 and October 24, 9am–1pm.
Because of budget constraints, the City of Tecumseh has not had a street tree replacement program for many years. Re-Tree was founded by residents in 2018 to remedy that situation. The group’s first major objective has been to re-tree a ¾-mile stretch of North Evans Street, north of Burt Street, where over a hundred crabapple trees had succumbed to old age and disease and had to be removed.
Thus far, Re-Tree volunteers have planted 51 new flowering trees in that area, funded almost entirely by individual donations; another 75 trees are needed to complete the group’s first objective.
“Thanks to TLC’s sponsorship, we can finish the North Evans Street project this autumn. We are beyond thrilled at their generosity,” said Cheri Hinkleman, Re-Tree president. “The North Evans Street entrance into the city used to be so beautiful when the old crabapples were in bloom, and thanks to TLC it will be beautiful again.”
TLC was founded in 1956 as the Tecumseh Products Employees Credit Union. “This project is a way to give back to the community where we got our start,” said Randy Smith, President and CEO for TLC. “We have a strong commitment to supporting initiatives like this one, which improve life in our area.”
Research shows that public trees improve life in numerous ways. The new trees will all be flowering varieties, such as crabapples, serviceberries, magnolias, tree lilacs, redbuds, and dogwoods, which provide beauty for humans as well as food for birds and nectar for pollinators. Trees also create oxygen, filter air pollutants, cool urban heat islands, reduce stormwater runoff, and increase property values.
R & W Nursery (Morenci) will provide the new trees at a reduced cost. All will be fitted with TreeGator slow-release watering bags to ensure survival. Karle Landscaping (Tipton) will dig the holes, and TLC employees will join other community volunteers to plant the trees in two Saturday work sessions, October 3 and October 24, 9am–1pm.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to plant trees
September 15, 2020 – Tecumseh, MI — TLC Community Credit Union, in partnership with Re-Tree Tecumseh, seeks volunteers to plant 75 new trees in Tecumseh on two Saturday work sessions: October 3 and October 24, 9am–1pm. Tasks will consist of planting the trees in pre-dug holes, watering them, and spreading mulch.
No planting experience is necessary; experts will demonstrate the proper way to plant and mulch a tree. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, and to bring a shovel and/or garden rake and gloves if they have them. Meet in the parking lot of the AJ Smith Rec Center, 810 N. Evans St., Tecumseh.
Event occurs rain or shine. Middle school age children and older are welcome to participate. Water and light refreshments will be provided. Please wear a mask; social distancing will be observed.
Advance signup is requested at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a48a8aa2fa2f49-tree.
Or RSVP to Cheri Hinkleman at 517-423-5906 or chinkleman@comcast.net
No planting experience is necessary; experts will demonstrate the proper way to plant and mulch a tree. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, and to bring a shovel and/or garden rake and gloves if they have them. Meet in the parking lot of the AJ Smith Rec Center, 810 N. Evans St., Tecumseh.
Event occurs rain or shine. Middle school age children and older are welcome to participate. Water and light refreshments will be provided. Please wear a mask; social distancing will be observed.
Advance signup is requested at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a48a8aa2fa2f49-tree.
Or RSVP to Cheri Hinkleman at 517-423-5906 or chinkleman@comcast.net
