The Tree Amigos to “spruce up” Wyoming Veteran’s Memorial Garden on Nov. 6

November 5, 20243-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of Wyoming, Environment, Going Local, Holidays, Local History, Upcoming Events, Veterans, VoicesCity of Wyoming, environment, Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance, memorial, The Tree Amigos, Veteran's Day, Veterans, Wyoming Historical Commission, Wyoming Veteran's Memorial GardenDeborah Reed

Volunteers of two local commissions will plant four redbud trees at the Wyoming Veteran’s Memorial Garden for WWII and Korean War veterans.

Tree Amigos fall planting adds 20 trees to city streets, park

October 7, 20203-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of WyomingDTE Foundation, The Tree Amigos, Trees, Wyoming Lee High SchoolJoanne

The City of Wyoming Tree Commission and community members will be out planting trees this weekend in the Godfrey-Lee area.

Wyoming’s Tree Amigos, KSSN and Wyoming Public School partner on community orchard at West Elementary

August 25, 20173-bottom, City of WyomingCity of Wyoming, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Tree Amingos, West Elementary School, Wyoming Public SchoolsJoanne

The Wyoming Tree Commission seeks volunteers this Saturday to help replace 12 apple trees to West Elementary.

Tree Amigos realize goal, City of Wyoming establishes Tree Commission

July 26, 20163-bottom, City of Wyoming, Our CitiesCity of Wyoming, Stelle Slootmaker, Tree Amigos, Tree City USAJoanne

In a unanimous vote, City Commissioners approved a resolution last week to establish a Tree Commission, which is designed to promote healthy tree coverage and variation of tree species in the City of Wyoming.

The Tree Amigos and a quest for a healthier Wyoming

February 22, 2016Area Education, Community Health, Health, Local Faces, Non-Profits, Our Cities, Upcoming Events, VolunteersBill Brown, City of Wyoming, Greg Bryan, Mike DeWitt, Stelle Slootmaker, Tree Amigos, Tree City USA, Trees, Wyoming City CouncilJoanne

What started as a routine tree removal ended up igniting an inner-passion in Wyoming resident, and former city commissioner, Greg Bryan. That passion led to the creation of the group called the ‘Tree Amigos’ focused on planting trees in Wyoming.

Volunteers needed for Wyoming community tree planting event May 17

May 13, 20243-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of Wyoming, Environment, Going Local, Kent County, LANDSCAPING & GARDEN CENTERS, Non-Profits, Our Cities, Upcoming Events, Volunteers, West MichiganCity of Wyoming, environment, ReLeaf Michigan, tree planting, VolunteersDeborah Reed

Trees provide incredible benefits to the communities in which they are planted and leave a lasting environmental legacy.

Volunteers needed for May 23 tree planting in Godfrey-Lee area

May 19, 20233-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of Wyoming, Environment, HealthGodfrey-Lee, ReLeaf, The Tree Amigos, tree plantingJoanne

A city tree planting event set for May 23 at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center is in need of volunteers, with or without experience.

Eight trees are added to Godfrey-Lee neighborhood

October 24, 2022Citizen JournalismJoanne

The addition of the eight trees now brings the total to 35 trees planted by the City of Wyoming Tree Commission in the Godfrey-Lee neighborhood.

Wyoming Tree Commission looking for volunteers to help plant

September 28, 20213-bottom, City of Wyoming, Environment, Our Cities, Upcoming EventsCity of Wyoming, environment, Planting, TreesJoanne

Volunteers are still needed to help plant trees on Oct. 2 and 16. The commission has about 25 trees to plant.

DTE grant and new masterplan a boost to City of Wyoming’s tree canopy

September 9, 20213-bottom, City of Wyoming, Environment, Recreation, Upcoming Eventsenvironment, Tree Amigos, Trees, WyomingJoanne

Through a DTE Energy Tree Planting Grant Program, the City of Wyoming Tree Commission will be able to plant more than a dozen trees this October.

For Arbor Day, Tree Commission celebrates resilience with a special tree planting

April 30, 20213-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of WyomingArbor Day, environment, Planting, RedwoodJoanne

A Dawn Redwood represents resilience, and considering the year, an appropriate choice for this year’s Arbor Day celebration.

City of Wyoming designated Tree City USA for fourth year in a row

March 15, 20213-bottom, City of WyomingTree Amigos, Tree CommissionJoanne

Despite the pandemic, the Tree Commission was able to continue its efforts to expand the city’s tree canopy.

Wyoming Arbor Day event to plant trees at Lee High School

April 19, 20193-bottomgodfrey Lee Public Schools, Lee High School, Tree Amigos, Tulip Trees, Wyoming Tree CommisionJoanne

For this year’s Arbor Day Ceremony, tulip trees will be planted at Lee High School on April 26.

Tree Commission kicks off Tree-covery project, makes plans to add to orchard

April 26, 20183-bottomArbor Day Proclamation, Tree Amigos, Tree CommissionJoanne

This past Saturday, volunteers planted 24 street trees along the 4200 block of Flamingo Avenue SW. Wyoming residents signed up for the project, pledging to help plant and maintain the tree sapling in front of their home.

Wyoming Tree Commission celebrates Arbor Day with a variety events

April 19, 20183-bottomArbor Day, City of Wyoming, Mayor Jack Poll, Tree CommissionJoanne

This Saturday, the Wyoming Tree Commission along with student volunteers will be planting trees along the 4200 block of Flamingo Avenue.

Wyoming resident’s donation helps Tree Commission to jump start fundraising efforts

July 14, 20173-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of WyomingGreg Bryan, Tree Amigos, Wyoming Tree CommissionJoanne

Longtime Wyoming resident Greg Bryan donated $10,000 to the Wyoming Tree Commission to help its efforts in planting trees within the city.

Kelloggsville students get a real ‘tree-t” on Arbor Day

May 3, 20173-bottom, City of Kentwood, City of WyomingArbor Day, City of Wyoming, DeHamer Brothers Landscaping and Garden Center, Ideal Park, Kelloggsville High School, Tree Amigos, Tree City USA, Tree CommissionJoanne

Fifty-four upper elementary students from Kelloggsville Public Schools traveled to Ideal Park on Arbor Day, April 28, to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the importance of planting more trees in our communities.

Arbor Day Foundation names Wyoming Tree City USA

April 19, 20173-bottom, City of WyomingArbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, City of Wyoming, The Tree Amigos, Tree City USA, Wyoming Tree CommissionJoanne

The City of Wyoming celebrates the Tree USA designation with a tree planting on Arbor Day, Thursday, April 20.

Wyoming resident designs logo for city’s tree commission

December 1, 20163-bottom, City of WyomingCaitlin Boyce Saladin, City of Wyoming, Santa Parade, Tree Amigos, Tree CommissionJoanne

Sixth-generation Wyoming resident Caitlin Boyce Saladin designed a new logo for the Cit of Wyoming’s Tree Commission which the group will be handing out at this Saturday’s Santa Parade.

Wyoming’s Arbor Day observance will expand community orchard

April 25, 20233-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of Wyoming, EnvironmentArbor Day, TreesJoanne

The City of Wyoming hosts its annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday at the Beverly Bryan Orchard at West Elementary where two trees will be planted.

Wyoming’s Arbor Day event set to honor longtime resident with planting at Kelloggsville High School

April 25, 20223-bottom, City of Wyoming, Environment, RecreationArbor Day, Jim Ward, Kelloggsville High School, Planting, The Tree Amigos, tree, Wyoming Tree CommissionJoanne

Described as “the mighty oak” of the Wyoming Tree Commission, Jim Ward will be remembered this Thursday with a special tree planting and program at Kelloggsville High School.

Governor proclaims ‘May is Oak Wilt Awareness Month’

May 6, 20213-bottom, Citizen Journalism, City of Kentwood, City of Wyoming, Environmentdisease, environment, oaks, wiltJoanne

Oak wilt has been reported in Wyoming and Kentwood with local officials making an effort to build more awareness about helping to prevent the tree disease.