The Greening of Detroit

The Greening of Detroit

The Greening of Detroit, is a not for profit organization, established in 1989 to guide and inspire the reforestation of Detroit. Our latest strategic plan reflects commitment to a clear sense of direction that will guide the organization's development over the next five years.

A new vision was established, expanding The Greening's mission to guide and inspire others to create a 'greener' Detroit through planting and educational programs environmental leadership, advocacy, and by building community capacity.

Over the years, we’ve learned that when people are actively involved in the community, neighborhoods see results. To this end, The Greening of Detroit has developed partnerships with community associations, schools, businesses and corporations throughout the metropolitan area. These partnerships have proven to be our greatest strength, allowing us to reach the many sectors that make Detroit a unique community.

Working with schools

Each year, our work with Detroit area schools has provided 18,000 youth with the opportunity to learn how to care for their environment - more than 100 schools have participated in The Greening’s urban forestry education programs, and 263 schools have planted trees.

We’re supporting urban gardeners

As part of our work with the Garden Resource Program Collaborative, a project developed by The Greening of Detroit, Michigan State University Extension, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s Earthwork’s Garden, and the Detroit Agriculture Network. Through this collaboration, we’re working year-round to provide urban gardeners with resources and educational workshops. What’s more, we’ve formed cluster groups throughout the city to provide urban gardeners with the ability to meet and learn from one another and share resources, including tools. The Garden Resource Collaborative also provides training designed to empower individuals to lead the way with gardening initiatives citywide including farmer’s markets, compost bins and greenhouses.