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No matter how you reach the finish line - walk, run or hike - you pick the pace and the place, as long as it's outdoors. You have between April 22-30, 2021 to complete it. For good measure, Earth Day and Arbor Day serve as bookends to this state parks-supporting race!

Feb 23, 2021 - Explore Illiana's board 'happy little trees', followed by 290 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about happy little trees, drawings, drawing techniques. Send me photos, or a description of the painting you want brought to life. Together we will determine the medium, canvas, and size that best illustrates this at your price point.

All proceeds will support tree-planting and forest protection efforts (such as invasive plant and forest pest management and early detection surveys) in state parks and recreation areas, including locations affected by tree pests and diseases like emerald ash borer and oak wilt.

How to complete your Happy Little 5K

- Walk, run or hike - you pick the pace and the place, as long as it's outdoors.
- Complete your 5K - that's 3.1 miles! - between April 22 (Earth Day) and April 30 (Arbor Day).
- It's an 'honor system' event, so just tie up your shoes and enjoy!
- Feel free to wear your Happy Little T-shirt and bib during your race; when you're done, proudly add the medal.

COVID-19

Although outdoor exercise offers a great opportunity to remain socially distanced, current public health and safety guidelines must still be followed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Please keep at least 6 feet between yourself and people from other households. Have a face covering handy, too, for any unexpected gatherings along your route.

Did you say plogging?

Learn about the movement that mixes fitness with litter pickup! Plogging combines 'jogging' and 'plocka upp,' a Swedish term meaning 'pick up.' Learn more at GreatLakesLove.org.

Get social, share photos

When posting about your adventure on social media, we encourage you to use #RunForTheTrees #BobRoss #HappyLittle5K #MiStateParks. Please share your photos on social or via email!

People around the world are familiar with the work and personality of Bob Ross, the American painter, art instructor and television host who in the ’80s and ’90s shared his love for painting and the environment with millions of viewers on the PBS show, “The Joy of Painting.” Ross was known for demonstrating seemingly simple brushstrokes that brought gorgeous landscapes – full of happy little trees – to life on the canvas.

Bob Ross and the DNR

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During the Michigan state parks centennial in 2019, the DNR Parks and Recreation Division pitched a partnership idea to Bob Ross Inc. to help raise awareness of forest protection efforts to help expand the division’s stewardship efforts. The program is now known as Happy Little Trees.

How the program works

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Through a partnership with the Michigan Department of Corrections, seeds are placed in the care of inmates in one of the department’s correctional education programs where inmates learn horticultural practices and help raise new trees for replanting. Collection of local native seeds is key to growing trees, shrubs, grasses and plant products for use in state parks within the same geographical region to provide the best opportunity to survive and to emulate local plant communities.

The program has produced more than 100,000 native plants, shrubs and trees since its start in 2004. With support from the Bob Ross partnership, more than 2,100 trees have been planted in 20 state parks across Michigan. The U.S. Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Chateau Grand Traverse also have provided significant support for the program. Visitors to state parks where trees have been planted will see bright green “Happy Little Trees Ahead” signs to note the program’s important contributions.

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Volunteers

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The partnership between the DNR and Bob Ross Inc. involves hundreds of volunteers planting trees, thousands of 5K race participants raising funds and awareness and lots of “happy little trees” throughout Michigan.