Upcoming Events
PocketSites Walking 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 Trees in Northville
Now that we are headed into summer, mulch around the base of trees is more important than ever. Northville Tree Champions added mulch around these newly planted trees in the park behind Northville City Hall and the Northville District Library. 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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