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Campus tree planting caps multi-event Climate Forum at HFC

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Two men standing next to a tree

The September 20, 2019 Climate Forum at Henry Ford College drew more than 400 people to a series of events in recognition of the urgent issues relating to global climate change. The multi-event forum concluded with a tree planting on campus.

Biology faculty member Linda Brandt, another event organizer, said, "The future of the planet, the very future of humans, depends on us taking real action. If it requires people sacrificing, then we need to do it. Just like people sacrificed in World War II. The world defeated Hitler. We can do this, too, if we put our minds to it."

President Kavalhuna, students, faculty, and staff gathered to plant a tree on the HFC campus.
Biology faculty member Linda Brandt, left, who donated the tree and coordinated planting, helps dig too.
A group of students, faculty, and staff helped plant a tree during the Climate Forum.