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Happy Little Trees program

Green background with Happy Little Trees in white text and outline of a line of trees and Bob Ross with paintbrush

Happy Little Trees program

Happy Little Trees 5K T-shirt with trees, mountains and Bob Ross' drawing

2025 Happy Little Trees (Virtual) 5K registration open

No matter how you reach the finish line - walk, run or roll - you pick the pace and the place, anywhere outdoors! Everyone who participates gets a Happy Little T-shirt, a commemorative bib number and finisher's medal. All you have to do is complete your 5K between April 19-27, 2025. It's no coincidence that Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25) fall between these dates!

Registration is $36 and includes your keepsake Happy Little T-shirt, finisher’s medal, commemorative bib number and shipping.

All race proceeds support tree planting and forest protection efforts in Michigan state parks.

Register now, find race info »

Questions?

For more details on Happy Little Tree plantings, general tree planting or forest health in state parks, contact Heidi Frei (DNR forest health specialist).

For more details on the Happy Little Trees partnership, the Happy Little 5K, and sponsorship opportunities, contact Michelle O'Kelly (DNR parks and recreation fund developer).

Support Happy Little Trees!

Show your support for trees in state parks by donating to the tree planting and protection fund. This fund supports forest stewardship and protection in state parks, such as planting trees and fighting invasive species and diseases.

Make a donation