2022 Holiday Gift Guide

by Taylor Elgin

December 2, 2022

Looking for the perfect gift for the tree lovers in your life? Look no further! Here are our top holiday gift picks: 

Blue City of Trees t-shirt featuring the Freeport water tower

Sacramento Tree Foundation City of Trees Gear – $5-$25 

Need the perfect gift for the tree-hugger in your life? We’ve got you covered! From T-shirts and tote bags to mugs and coozies, we’ve got everything you need to show off your City of Trees pride. All proceeds support the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s efforts to grow livable and lovable communities. Remember to place your order by Monday, December 12 to ensure arrival by the holidays. 

Urban wood rescue mug sitting on lumber. The mug features an image of a redwood cookie.

Urban Wood Rescue Mug – $15 

We’ve got the perfect mug to pair with your favorite hot beverage this winter. This mug features tree rings from a local redwood that was salvaged from the landfill in 2018 that has since been milled into lumber and sent into our community. Order online or pick up on your next visit to our Urban Wood Rescue lumber yard at 6045 Midway Street (Depot Park) in Sacramento, open Wednesday-Saturday 8:00AM – 4:00PM. 

Image of the "City of Trees" sticker available at Lionel's Place. The sticker features Sacramento's Tower Bridge and a multi-color tree canopy.

Lionel’s Place Tower Bridge Sticker – $5 

Want to add a sticker with some SacTown flair to your water bottle? This sticker from Lionel’s Place Land of the Weird collection has exactly what you need. Featuring Sacramento’s famous Tower Bridge and tree canopy, this sticker is perfect for those who want to show off what makes Sacramento weird and wonderful!

Image of a personalized cutting board by Coffey Custom Builds. The board is made of both light and dark woods and the brand's logo is printed on the bottom right corner.

Coffey Custom Builds Personalized Cutting Board – $50-$100 

Prepare your favorite holiday treats on this beautiful personalized cutting board by Coffey Custom Builds. This wood is sourced from sustainable local lumber milled by our Urban Wood Rescue program and other local sawmills. No two boards are alike. This unique gift makes a great addition to your kitchen while keeping trees out of the landfill. Available in multiple sizes and engraving options. 

Book cover of "Forest Bathing" by Dr. Qing Li. The cover features illustrations of trees and leaves surrounding the border.

Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness – $22  

For experienced forest bathers or those wanting to learn more about the art and practice, this book is a great guide. Written by Dr. Qing Li, a founding member and chairman of the Japanese Society for Forest Medicine, this book details the benefits forest bathing has on your physical and mental health. Check out our favorite spots to forest-bathe in the Sacramento. 

Make a gift in honor of someone special – Any amount 

Whether you have a special someone who is hard to shop for, or you want to celebrate without all the ‘stuff’ – consider making a gift to the Sacramento Tree Foundation in honor or memory of a loved one. Your gift will support our efforts to grow and care for the urban forest in under-canopied neighborhoods that don’t have enough trees, and open spaces where trees provide habitat for wildlife and a respite from city life. Gifts received by midnight on December 18th will receive a letter to your loved one notifying them of the gift with your message before our offices close for the holiday break from December 24th-January 2nd. All donations are tax deductible. 

Don’t forget to check out these items from Urban Wood Rescue 

Live-edge slab
Redwood cookies lined up in a row

Urban Wood Rescue Cookies and Slabs – Looking for your next home improvement project? These cookies and slabs are perfect for all your DIY-projects this season. Cut from fallen lumber and available in various sizes, these make great gifts for the makers in your life. Or treat yourself this year with a new holiday project! Prices start at $50.00. 

Urban Wood Rescue Firewood Bundle – Make your season more cheerful with locally sourced firewood for your fire pit. Available at the yard for only $8.00 per bundle! Half cords and full cords are also available for $125.00 and $250.00. Pick up at 6045 Midway Street (Depot Park) in Sacramento, open Wednesday-Saturday 8:00AM – 4:00PM.