15 new trees will be planted around the Big Rapids Community in the near future as part of a tree planting grant.

The Big Rapids City Commission earlier this week, approved a resolution authorizing a grant agreement for the 2022 Consumers Energy Community Street and Boulevard Tree Planting program.

The grant, administered through the Michigan Forestry and Park Association in the amount of $3,000, covers partial payment for 15 trees to be planted in public rights-of-way and on city owned property.

According to the resolution, Big Rapids will match the grant award with $2,925.00 which covers the remaining $300.00 in tree costs and $2,625 in tree delivery and planting services by New

Horizons Landscape.

The new trees are expected to be planted during the month of October.