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Reforest Detroit

Help Detroit Reforesters battle urban blight in the city of Detroit.

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Reforest Detroit

Reforest Detroit

Reforest Detroit

Reforest Detroit

Reforest Detroit

Help Detroit Reforesters battle urban blight in the city of Detroit.

Help Detroit Reforesters battle urban blight in the city of Detroit.

Help Detroit Reforesters battle urban blight in the city of Detroit.

Help Detroit Reforesters battle urban blight in the city of Detroit.

Detroit Reforesters
Detroit Reforesters
Detroit Reforesters
Detroit Reforesters
1 Campaign |
Detroit, United States
$1,540 USD 22 backers
15% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Detroit Reforesters (DRF) is a non-profit, 501(c)3, organization which currently operates 100% on volunteer hours.  DRF was founded by a collection of ecology graduate students and Detroit residents, working together to bring about positive change in Detroit – our goal is two-fold: 1. reduce the blight of abandoned lots through the reintroduction of native plant species and forest establishment and 2. bring back the wilderness to urban residents for education and enjoyment.  For more information on our broader goals and the benefits associated with wild green space please visit our website at detroitreforesters.com.

Our goal for this campaign is to raise enough money to buy and develop a lot into a permanent home base.  This is a crucial step for our organization.  A permanent lot can serve as a place to establish a nursery for young trees, develop demonstration gardens, hold educational seminars, and store our ever expanding collection of tools.  Currently, we keep tools in our basements, and our back yards are full of potted saplings.  To accomplish our goals of planting healthy, native trees/shrubs/perennials throughout the city in a cost effective and sustainable way, it is clear that we need a permanent lot for DRF.

A brief breakdown of the funds

  • The purchase of the lot represents the lion’s share of the funds.  We are required to put a $5000 deposit down in order to take part in the city land auction.  The actual cost of the lot could be more or less than this.  Based on past auctions we expect the lot we are interested in to go for about $7000.
  • Water access to the lot will need to be installed ($1000-$2500).
  • Clean-up and establishment of the lot will utilize any remaining funds.  Examples of necessary costs are: materials for a shed, rental of a wood chipper, gas for lawnmowers, starter plants, and food for our volunteers!

 

This is our first indiegogo (or any crowdfunding) campaign.  In the past we have raised all of our funds for planting through events such as Forestival  where local bands volunteered performances at the Imagination Station and P.J.’s Lager House in Detroit, and the Loving Touch in Ferndale.  We are reaching out to the indiegogo community now because as our group grows, so do our needs and this project in particular requires much more funding then our previous projects.  Because we operate strictly on volunteers, 100% of all donations go directly towards our goal.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pass this campaign on!  We believe many people around the city, nation, and world share our passion, but we need to reach them!  If you can use your indiegogo share tools, tag us on facebook, send out an email, or talk to your friends about this cause.  We thank you for your time and generosity!  

- Detroit Reforesters

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A sapling is planted!

$1 USD
For only $1 we can plant a sapling in Detroit! Skip your coffee or donut this morning and plant a tree instead!
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Electronic Thank you

$5 USD
We will send you a personal thank you e-mail with a photo of Detroit Reforesters.
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September 2012
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Name on the page

$10 USD
We will add your name to the donator page of our website detroitreforesters.com plus everything above
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September 2012
3 claimed

handmade thank you

$25 USD
We will send a handmade thank you card to your house plus all things listed above
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September 2012
8 claimed

A piece of Detroit culture

$50 USD
Along with the perks above we will send you a music download card with songs from 40 different local Detroit bands printed on paper seeded with wildflowers. Download, listen, bury, water, grow.
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September 2012
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T-shirt and Party

$100 USD
Along with everything above Donators of $100 or more will be able to show their support by wearing one of our hand printed T-shirts. Also, we will send you an invitation to our ribbon cutting ceremony where we will provide food, drink and fun making this the best valued donation.
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October 2012
7 claimed

Business Partner Perk

$250 USD
For your generous donation you will become a proud parent and adopt a native Detroit tree. You will receive: 1. A picture of your tree 2. A description of the unique benefits your tree is providing to the community and local wildlife 3. A framed certificate detailing the carbon your tree will offset for your business (frame is handmade from reclaimed Detroit wood) Showcase your support of green projects and community improvements to everyone who walks through your doors!
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October 2012
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A tree in your honor

$500 USD
For this very generous donation we will plant a tree in your honor with a personalized plaque containing your name or the name of your choice (subject to the discretion of DRF). Plus everything listed above
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October 2012
1 claimed

A greenspace in your honor

$5,000 USD
You are our top donator and will be rewarded by having our first purchased lot named after you or a name of your choosing printed on a large plaque at the entrance. Plus everything listed above
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October 2012
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