Upcoming Events
*This tour is not sponsored by Northville Parks and Recreation. We will carpool. Let us know if you are interested in leading a carpool for this event when you register. Spaces for this tour are limited. Please meet in the parking lot behind Northville Community Center at 9am. We depart at 9:15am.
Arboretum Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to building and maintaining in perpetuity an internationally recognized arboretum spanning the city of Detroit and inspiring visitors with the love and stewardship of trees. In addition, among its many initiatives, this organization is partnering with Archangel Ancient Tree Archive and Poletown East residents to create a Giant Sequoia Forest in Detroit. We will tour this destination and see first-hand what they have accomplished, and what they hope for the future for the canopy of our community.
Dress accordingly for weather and an outdoor environment. The tour is compliments of Northville Tree Champions, however tax deductible donations to Northville Tree Champions are much appreciated.
Arboretum Detroit Tour: Discover the nonprofit getting international recognition for planting Giant Sequoias and expanding the tree canopy in the city of Detroit
August 16, 2025 Saturday - 9am
Northville's Majestic Trees Guided Tour (Free - tax deductible donations to Northville Tree Champions appreciated)
Saturday, September 13 @ 10am
Northville Community Center - 303 W. Main St. Meet in front, on Main St.
Take a stroll through one of Northville's central neighborhoods and discover some of the towering giants that make our community special. Experts from the Northville Tree Champions will be on hand to guide participants through more than a dozen stops providing educational and historical commentary, presented by Northville Tree Champions Founder, President and Arborist, Jim Porterfield.
The tour will be approximately 1.4 miles and take approximately 70 minutes to complete.
Ages: All ages welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bottled water.
Legacy Park Trail Tour - The Forest In Autumn at Legacy Park (Free- tax deductible donations to Northville Tree Champions appreciated)
Saturday, October 18 (Rain date October 25) @ 10:30am
Meet at Legacy Park Trailhead kiosk on Wayne Service Drive Ave., west off Haggerty Rd. between 6 and 7Mile Rds.
Join us for Northville Tree Champion's next walk in the woods at Legacy Park on the Chinkapin trail. Botanist Celia Larsen and Northville Tree Champions Founder, President and Arborist, Jim Porterfield, will show you how to identify our native trees, shrubs and more as we stroll along the trails and admire Michigan's fabulous fall foliage.
Ages: All; Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants; dress for the weather
Max # Participants: 35
PocketSites Walking Self-Tour App
Downtown Northville Streets
On Demand
Grab your family, friends and cellphone and take a stroll through one of Northville's central neighborhoods and discover some of the towering giants that make our community special.
Northville Tree Champions and local arborist Jim Porterfield selected some stellar examples. This 30-minute walking tour showcases trees you can enjoy from public sidewalks. *Please be respectful of private property and avoid trespassing*
Recent Events
Mulching and Watering Trees in Northville
Now that we are in the midst of a very hot summer, proper mulching around the base of trees and consistent watering are very important. Our volunteers spread mulch around newly planted trees in the park behind Northville City Hall and the Northville District Library, as well as trees around the city. Donations allowed us to purchase mulch without dyes and a portable tank to supplement water for trees in emergency drought situations. Mulching trees provides multiple benefits, including improved soil health, weed suppression, moisture retention, and temperature regulation. It also helps protect roots from damage and reduces the need for frequent watering.
Legacy Park Walk - “Spring Ephemerals”
Before our native trees fully leaf out, spring ephemeral wildflowers must complete their entire annual growth and reproduction while the sunlight still reaches to the ground where they live. Arborist Jim Porterfield and botanist Celia Larsen led us through the towering trees to explore what early wildflowers can be found in Legacy Park and how we can identify some of the mature trees as their buds burst open. This is a special, fleeting, vibrant time of year.
Arbor Day Free Free Seedling Giveaway
Northville Township Beautification Commission, in partnership with the City of Northville’s Beautification Commission hosted its biennial Seedling Giveaway to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. The Commissions provided free quality seedlings of various tree varieties to residents in the Northville Public School District. Northville Tree Champion President/Founder and arborist, Jim Porterfield, was on hand to share free expert advice on tree planting and care.
Showcase a spectacular flowering tree
In celebration of spring, Northville Tree Champions once again invited Northville City and Township residents of all ages to share a photo of your favorite flowering tree!
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