FAQS

The inspiration to start Let's Plant Trees stemmed from recent events like the spread of spruce budworm, wildfires, and the urgent matter of climate change. Recognizing our own desire for immediate action and seeing that others wanted to take action as well, we initiated our nonprofit to coordinate efforts and combat these issues directly, by planting trees.

Currently we are focused along the North Shore Arrowhead region and North Central Minnesota. Cook County is our home base. The research that has been done on the tree species to plant is specifically focused in these areas and what trees are expected to thrive there in the coming years. Having said that, our long-term vision includes expansion to other areas where our tree planting efforts can thrive, as our operational model matures. For the 2025 season, we have expanded to include 4 different pickup locations! including, Lutsen, Grand Marais, Two Harbors and Virginia Minnesota.

Let's Plant Trees was founded by Carrie and Mike Nicklow, residents of Lutsen Minnesota. Both Mike and Carrie have decades of business experience and a passion for the outdoors. Carrie has an environmental science degree, and is a Master Woodland Steward. Mike is currently enrolled in the Master Woodland Steward course. Let's Plant Trees is also supported by volunteers with backgrounds in forestry and related fields, and a shared passion for environmental conservation and reforestation.

People have requested a wide range of seedlings quantities from us! While some people only want to plant a few trees at a time, others have much more ambitious tree planting goals. We will support projects of all sizes as best we can, and with larger projects we can deploy volunteers to help at planting time.

Tree seedlings will arrive in late April to early May, varying in timing based on weather, nursery schedules and local soil temperatures. We will provide updated pickup dates once the schedule is clear, and we do have some flexibility on timing, although for optimal survival the seedlings should be planted as quickly as possible.

For the 2025 Season, we will have seedling distribution in Grand Marais, Lutsen, Two Harbors and Virginia Minnesota , with timing to be determined. Recipients will be notified via email about pickup details as we get closer to seedling arrival.

Individuals and businesses can donate via our website or by mailing checks to our address at P.O. Box 56, Lutsen, MN 55612. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and our Federal ID number is 93-1643546.