Every year from March 7-14, California Arbor Week brings together residents from all over the state to celebrate trees and the many ways they make our communities more livable and lovable.

This year’s California Arbor Day is particularly special because it is the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s 40th anniversary. Since our founding on March 7, 1982, thousands of community members like you have helped us plant over 1.5 million trees throughout the region. Thanks to your ongoing support and dedication over these four decades, our region is greener, healthier, and more beautiful for generations to come.

We could not have made it this far without you, so to celebrate, we’d love for you to join us for some special events during California Arbor Week! All events are free and family friendly; check back for updated listings.

Instagram scavenger hunt | Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 13
Follow us on Instagram @sactree to get the details of the contest March 4 and submit your entries for a chance to win a City of Trees gift basket. The winner will be announced the following Monday.

Native tree planting in Elk Grove | Saturday, March 5 – 9 a.m. to noon
Want to get your hands dirty and plant some trees? Sign up for this native tree planting to tag along with our urban ecology team and help expand wildlife habitat in Elk Grove. Spots are limited and advance registration is required; exact location TBA.

Midtown tree tour | Tuesday, March 8 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Join ecologist Hannah Page and certified arborist Tyler Lehmann at Fremont Park to learn some fun facts about trees in midtown and explore the grid from a tree hugger’s perspective. Afterwards, you’re invited to hang out and grab a beverage with us at Device Brewing. Spots are limited and advance registration is required.

Reforestation livestream | Wednesday, March 9 – noon to 12:30 p.m.
Tune in to this livestream to hear from restoration programs manager Loren O’Rourke and take a virtual tour of one of our reforestation sites. He’ll share about native plants, why native trees are so important, and the Tree Foundation’s reforestation efforts. If we’re lucky, you’ll get to meet some wildlife and project partners too!

Arbor Week Festival | Sunday, March 13 – 1-5 p.m.
Come on down to Urban Wood Rescue for the Tree Foundation’s 40th anniversary celebration featuring food trucks, a makers’ faire, demonstrations, and activities for all ages to learn more about Sacramento’s urban forest and how the Tree Foundation stewards it from seed to slab. Admission is free, but there will be food, drink, wood, and wares available for purchase.

Arbor Week Fundraiser | now until Monday, March 14
Please join us to celebrate 40 years of growing our lush urban tree canopy and ensure it thrives for generations to come! Together, we are stewarding the urban forest throughout its entire lifecycle — from harvesting acorns, to planting seedlings, caring for our mature tree canopy, and salvaging fallen trees as urban lumber. Your support is crucial every step of the way.

Gifts made by the end of California Arbor Week on March 14 will help us reach our goal of $5,000 and will be put to use immediately in our spring programs to steward our urban forest from seed to slab. Thank you for investing in full-cycle forest stewardship to create a future of healthy, thriving communities for many years to come!