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New Trees for Eaton Rapids

            LANSING – In partnership with Michigan State Federal Credit Union, Michigan Arbor Day Alliance planted 18 trees in Eaton Rapids on May 24th! Trees were planted at Howe Memorial Field and near the Eaton Rapids High School.  This planting was made possible by a Go Green Challenge campaign organized by Michigan State Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU). MSUFCU challenged its members to switch from paperless to e-statements. In return MSUFCU provided $2,000 to plant trees in the Greater Lansing Area.  The City of Eaton Rapids has loss numerous trees to pests and storms.  Through the Go Green Challenge 18 trees were replaced that otherwise might not have been.  Michigan Arbor Day Alliance would like to thank MSUFCU for sponsoring the Go Green Challenge and the City of Eaton Rapids for becoming a Go Green partner.

Will You Accept Our Go Green Challenge? Get Involved: Become a Michigan Arbor Day Alliance Member, Spread the word! Challenge your friends to become involved, Volunteer, Already a member? Become a Go Green Tree Sponsor. For more information about the Go Green Challenge and to sign up as a volunteer visit our website, www.miarbordayalliance.com.

Over a 50-year lifetime, a tree generates $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion. Studies have shown that trees enhance community economic stability by attracting businesses and tourists people linger and shop longer along tree-lined streets, apartments and offices in wooded areas rent more quickly and have higher occupancy rates, and businesses leasing office spaces in developments with trees find their workers are more productive and absenteeism is reduced. These are just a few of the benefits trees provide to communities.

The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance (MADA) is a coalition of organizations and agencies dedicated to the promotion and celebration of Arbor Day throughout Michigan.  Our dedication comes from our belief in the importance of trees and their role in community health and well-being.  Since 1993, MADA has provided educational programs and services to Michigan communities.

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A BIG Thank You to all our partners and sponsors who make the State Arbor Day Celebration a success: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Eaton Conservation District, ITC, DTE Energy Foundation, MSU Federal Credit Union, Ingham County Parks & Rec., Potter Park Zoo, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Ayles Tree Service, Forestry & Public Service-City of Lansing, Consumers Energy, Lansing Board of Water & Light, Van Pines Nursery, Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association and Walmart.

We would also like to thank all the volunteer presenters and their organizations for making the State Arbor Day Celebration a wonderful event!

Thank You to our Go Green Youth Challenge Sponsors!