by Barbara Dixson
The children of Bob and Mary Mosier celebrated their parents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary through donations of trees to Schmeeckle Reserve. Mary and Bob came out on a chilly day to witness the planting.
Our Schmeeckle student staff members have worked together for the skillful planting of a number of tribute trees this spring, donated by loved ones for occasions ranging from deeply sad to joyous. The list below includes details about those honored, those contributing, and the varieties of trees newly gracing our trails.
Spring 2023:
- A bur oak/swamp white oak hybrid was planted in the Green Circle Trailhead area in memory of Sally Wojtysiak. Donated by Rick Wojtysiak.
- A sugar maple was planted near the visitor center in memory of Terry Feltz. Donated by the Circle of Friends: Hartman Creek Gang.
- A sugar maple and river birch were planted in the Lake Forest Restoration area in honor of Robert and Mary Mosier’s 50th Anniversary. Donated by Michael, Chris, Robin, and Rachel.
- A white cedar was planted in the Green Circle Trailhead area in honor of Matthew and Marshall Tymn, “Wishing you a Happy Birthday as you enjoy Traverse City on Father’s Day.” Donated by Darlene Tymn.
- A tamarack was planted in the Moses Creek wetland in memory of Earl Drefcinski. Donated by Jerry Kummer and Sharon Courtney.
Planned for 2024:
- A tree will be planted in memory of Edward Carl Jacobsen. Donated by the friends of Greta (Jacobsen) Strobel.
