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      <title>Can You Legally Cut the Branches of a Tree Hanging in Your Michigan Yard?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:14:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Can You Cut Branches From a Neighbor's Tree Hanging in Your Yard? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/can-you-cut-the-branches-of-a-tree-hanging-in-your-michigan-yard/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Can You Cut Branches From a Neighbor&apos;s Tree Hanging in Your Yard? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/can-you-cut-the-branches-of-a-tree-hanging-in-your-michigan-yard/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Smell Something Awful in Michigan? It Could Be Your Tree</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Bradford Pear tree has an enchanting appearance...and a notoriously foul odor. <a href="https://wgrd.com/spring-fall-beauty-foul-smell/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bradford Pear tree has an enchanting appearance...and a notoriously foul odor. <a href="https://wgrd.com/spring-fall-beauty-foul-smell/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why All the Extra Tree "Helicopter" Seeds in Michigan This Year?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We're normally focused on beautiful leaves this time of year, but "helicopters" are dominating many yards in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/why-so-many-tree-helicopters-in-michigan-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re normally focused on beautiful leaves this time of year, but &quot;helicopters&quot; are dominating many yards in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/why-so-many-tree-helicopters-in-michigan-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Peak fall foliage in Michigan can range from mid-September through the end of October. The temps have been unseasonably warm so the leaves (which are still there) are just now turning. It's time to jump in the car and see some stuff!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/must-see-michigan-fall-color-drives-with-maps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Peak fall foliage in Michigan can range from mid-September through the end of October. The temps have been unseasonably warm so the leaves (which are still there) are just now turning. It&apos;s time to jump in the car and see some stuff!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/must-see-michigan-fall-color-drives-with-maps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here’s Why Michigan Trees Are Stressed And Raining Down Acorns</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:47:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It would be one thing if the trees in Michigan were raining down investments, as in Acorn Investments, but they are actually pouring down acorns...the nut. Michigan trees are bestowing a lot of their seeds this year, more than usual, and this is why... <a href="https://wgrd.com/heres-why-michigan-trees-are-stressed-and-raining-down-acorns/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It would be one thing if the trees in Michigan were raining down investments, as in Acorn Investments, but they are actually pouring down acorns...the nut. Michigan trees are bestowing a lot of their seeds this year, more than usual, and this is why... <a href="https://wgrd.com/heres-why-michigan-trees-are-stressed-and-raining-down-acorns/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Great Uses For Your Christmas Tree in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/skip-the-trash-5-great-uses-your-christmas-tree/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2020 21:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ What if the end of the Christmas season didn't necessarily mean the end of your tree's "life"? <a href="https://wgrd.com/skip-the-trash-5-great-uses-your-christmas-tree/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ What if the end of the Christmas season didn&apos;t necessarily mean the end of your tree&apos;s &quot;life&quot;? <a href="https://wgrd.com/skip-the-trash-5-great-uses-your-christmas-tree/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Marie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan DNR Planting Over 1K ‘Happy Little Trees’ at State Parks</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-planting-over-1k-happy-little-trees-at-state-parks/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 02:51:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the words of Bob Ross: "There's nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend." <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-planting-over-1k-happy-little-trees-at-state-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the words of Bob Ross: &quot;There&apos;s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-planting-over-1k-happy-little-trees-at-state-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Festival of Trees is Opening in Muskegon</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Highlights include Muffins & Mimosas Fashion Show, Teddy Bear Breakfast and more! <a href="https://wgrd.com/festival-of-trees-is-opening-in-muskegon/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Highlights include Muffins &amp; Mimosas Fashion Show, Teddy Bear Breakfast and more! <a href="https://wgrd.com/festival-of-trees-is-opening-in-muskegon/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Meijer Gardens Hosting Santa, Reindeer, Winter Walks, More</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:18:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[42 Christmas and holiday trees will be on display in addition. There will also be special classes and events for kids and adults. <a href="https://wgrd.com/meijer-gardens-hosting-santa-reindeer-winter-walks-more/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[42 Christmas and holiday trees will be on display in addition. There will also be special classes and events for kids and adults. <a href="https://wgrd.com/meijer-gardens-hosting-santa-reindeer-winter-walks-more/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Get a Free Tree From the City of Grand Rapids for Arbor Day [VIDEO]</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:12:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Arbor day is this Friday and the city of Grand Rapids is planning a three day celebration.

To help make our city greener, GR is giving away free trees to Grand Rapids residents! <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-a-free-tree-from-the-city-of-grand-rapids-for-arbor-day-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Arbor day is this Friday and the city of Grand Rapids is planning a three day celebration.

To help make our city greener, GR is giving away free trees to Grand Rapids residents! <a href="https://wgrd.com/get-a-free-tree-from-the-city-of-grand-rapids-for-arbor-day-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings: How Are These Two Lumberjacks Still Alive? [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These two lumberjacks just barely survived a brazen attack from physics. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-how-are-these-two-lumberjacks-still-alive-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These two lumberjacks just barely survived a brazen attack from physics. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-how-are-these-two-lumberjacks-still-alive-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Trimming More Trees Helps Consumers Energy Keep Electricity On [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Consumers Energy is increasing tree-trimming efforts across Michigan this year in an ongoing effort to make delivering electricity safer and more reliable.
“Our work to keep electric lines clear is a vital part of our promise to deliver the energy you need, whenever you need it," said Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy’s vice president of energy delivery.
"Fallen limbs or trees can cut pow <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-increases-tree-trimming-for-safer-more-reliable-electricity-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Consumers Energy is increasing tree-trimming efforts across Michigan this year in an ongoing effort to make delivering electricity safer and more reliable.
“Our work to keep electric lines clear is a vital part of our promise to deliver the energy you need, whenever you need it,&quot; said Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy’s vice president of energy delivery.
&quot;Fallen limbs or trees can cut pow <a href="https://wgrd.com/consumers-energy-increases-tree-trimming-for-safer-more-reliable-electricity-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 11:17:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is a video of a man cutting down a tree.  
Since it was posted online, you know that something went wrong because who would go online to find a video of a guy successfully cutting down a tree?  
No one. No one at all. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-when-trees-fight-back-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a video of a man cutting down a tree.  
Since it was posted online, you know that something went wrong because who would go online to find a video of a guy successfully cutting down a tree?  
No one. No one at all. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-when-trees-fight-back-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Martinez]]></dc:creator>
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