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Ep. 52 - Roots in the City: A Man Named Birch and the Detroit Arboretum

September 30, 2025 • Travis White, Brad Grear, Patrick Richardson • Season 6 • Episode 52

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This week on Busted Knees & Pretty Trees, we sit down with Andrew “Birch” Kemp — co-founder and co-director of the Detroit Arboretum. From planting roots in the city to growing a living legacy, Birch shares how trees are shaping the future of Detroit and why green spaces matter more than ever. Tune in for stories of community, conservation, and the power of planting one tree at a time.

If you are interested in donating to the Detroit Arboretum or simply want to learn more, the link below has everything you need to help make Detroit a greener city!

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