Ancient Detroit Forest Honored as National Gem

Detroit's ancient forest gains national recognition.

April 22, 2025

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Dive into these joyful gems:

Detroit’s forest treasure: Detroit’s ancient forest is hailed as a national gem, reminding us to cherish nature’s wonders!

Bookstore’s human chain: Hundreds of volunteers form a human chain to move 9,000 books for an indie bookstore—community love in action!

Teen’s ancient wisdom: A teen translates a 4,000-year-old Egyptian scribe’s words into timeless advice for today’s world.

Elephants’ protective love: Zoo cameras catch elephants shielding their young during a San Diego earthquake—mama love at its strongest.

Keep spreading joy, sweet friends—happiness is everywhere, just waiting for you to find it!

Detroit’s Ancient Forest Celebrated as a National Treasure

Quick Smiles: Detroit’s ancient forest gains national recognition. 300-year-old trees thrive near a bustling metropolis. Community efforts saved the forest from development. Just a stone’s throw from the bustling city of Detroit lies a serene grove of trees that have stood tall for centuries, now basking in newfound respect and recognition. The Old-Growth Forest Network, […]

healthyhappynews.com/detroits-ancient-forest-celebrated-as-a-national-treasure

Sometimes you stumble across a story that feels like a love letter to nature, and this article about Detroit’s ancient forest being named a national treasure is exactly that for me! I’m just glowing thinking about those majestic 300-year-old oak trees standing tall in Humbug Marsh, right outside Detroit, untouched for centuries.

It’s so uplifting to know this 32-acre gem, part of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, was saved by over a thousand locals who rallied in 1998 to stop developers from destroying the last natural shoreline on the U.S. side of the river.

That kind of community spirit gives me chills! I love how the Old-Growth Forest Network is shining a spotlight on this place, inviting folks to hike the Green Trail and feel the “vibe shift” Park Ranger Alex Gilford talks about—where the forest opens up, and you’re surrounded by ancient giants.

This story lifts my heart because it shows how people and nature can protect each other, creating a legacy of beauty and resilience that’ll inspire generations.

More Uplifting Stories

Hundreds of Volunteers Form a Human Chain to Get 9,000 Books to New Location for Indie Bookstore

One wonders how many times a neighbor asked another whether they had "read this one?" or what drivers must have thought passing the main drag

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/hundreds-of-volunteers-form-a-human-chain-to-get-9000-books-to-new-location-for-indie-bookstore

Teen Boy Translating Ancient Texts Turned a 4,000-Year-old Scribe From Egypt into Advice for Modern Age

Hoffen, who has been translating ancient texts since middle school, became fascinated by a 4,000-year-old text about a teenage boy.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/teen-boy-translating-ancient-texts-turned-a-4000-year-old-scribe-from-egypt-into-advice-for-modern-age

Zoo Camera Captures Elephants Protecting Their Young During San Diego Earthquake – (WATCH)

Known to pachydermologists as an "alert circle," the female adults quickly encircled their young back-to-back, tusks and trunks outward.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/zoo-camera-captures-elephants-protecting-their-young-during-san-diego-earthquake-watch

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