Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action (KYCA), a student organization at Michigan Tech, is organizing a community fruit tree project where we will be partnering with local community members to plant 15 fruit trees across the Houghton - Hancock area. Our rough date for planting is Arbor Day, April 22nd, 2021.
Food access is vitally important for contributing to community health through our diets and social connections. In a nation where unhealthy fast food is commonplace and is much less expensive than nutritious foods, having fruit trees in the community can be a great way to supplement our nutrition and provide free snacks for everyone. These trees and their caretakers can strengthen our communities especially as we move out of the pandemic and of course the food is free, fresh, and tastes great!
We are currently searching for caretakers to take part in planting, watering, care, and maintenance of the trees as they grow! This is a great opportunity for you all to take part in this fun project which will support the health and aesthetic of our lovely cities! The deadline for caretaker signups is April 16th.
If you, your family, or local organization is interested in committing to being a caretaker or would like to know more about the project please read through and/or fill out this form which has all the fine details! tinyurl.com/FruitTreesHoughton