"They are kind of historical living landmarks," Laux said. ReLeaf Michigan said it's worked with more than 400 communities over the past three decades, planting nearly 30,000 trees on public property.

"We figured there could not be a better place than one of the most familiar landmarks ... and cool orange sunlight, celebrates the Mackinac Bridge. The bridge plate will gradually replace ...

The two new M.L.K monuments in southwest Michigan are set to be completed in June of 2024. The monuments in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor will finished by next summer and will be 15 miles apart.