NFMC’s Marathon Tree Restoration Project for 2026 is now complete!
Three years ago, NFMC began a partnership with Jim and Brenda Collins of Jack Pine Tree Care Services and Mahsa Shidva, owner of Marathon Canadian Tire, to launch a local tree restoration project right here in Marathon.We are excited to share that a total of 54 trees have now been planted!
Spring 2024 (15 Trees): 6 at Peninsula Manor (Marathon Senior Supportive Housing) and 9 for the Marathon Community Flowerbed Program.
Spring 2025 (29 Trees): 7 at Veteran’s Square, 1 at Marathon Town Hall, 19 at Peninsula Manor, and 2 for the Marathon Community Flowerbed Program.
Spring 2026 (10 Trees): 2 at Veterans square, 8 at Peninsula Manor.
To further support local business, NFMC purchased a variety of tree species directly from Marathon Canadian Tire. Jim and Brenda Collins expertly planted them across the community, selecting the perfect varieties for each location.
Where to find the new growth:Veteran’s Square: Mugo Pine, Trembling Aspen, Sugar Maple, Silver Maple, Red Prince Weigela and Cedar.
Marathon Town Hall: Silver Queen Maple.
Peninsula Manor: Mugo Pine, Paper Birch, Trembling Aspen, Red Prince Weigela, Red Maple, Crab Apple, Swedish Columnar Aspen, White Pine, and Green Spire Linden.
Marathon Community Flowerbed Program: Paper Birch.
You might notice green satchels at the base of the trees. Jim and Brenda added these specialized watering bags to provide supplemental drip irrigation, helping the roots establish during this crucial early growth phase. He also installed bark protectors to keep the young trees safe.
A big shout out and thank you to Mahsa, Jim and Brenda for their incredible support throughout this entire process. Amazing work on the tree planting, Jim and Brenda! 
