On Thursday, June 20th, the Sacramento Tree Foundation proudly marked the conclusion of our Hanami Line Capital Campaign by unveiling the Hanami Line at Robert T. Matsui Park. The event was the official debut of our stunning cherry blossom park—a project that was over a decade in the making!
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Sacramento is on the frontline of climate change with hotter summers, longer droughts, and unpredictable weather patterns. These changes threaten our local trees, which provide vital shade, clean air, and wildlife habitats. Planting climate-ready trees that can adapt to these new challenges is essential for maintaining our urban forest.
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As temperatures rise, you may be wondering how to keep your trees healthy and happy in the summer heat. Here are a few simple tips on ensuring your tree grows and thrives.
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Each year, from October through April when the weather is most suitable for young trees to go into the ground, the Sacramento Tree Foundation hosts numerous volunteer tree planting events throughout the region. Thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm of our dedicated volunteers and supporters, we wrapped up another tree-mendous planting season!
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Students across the region play an important role in reforesting our native oak habitats by growing oak seedlings through the Tree Foundation’s Seed to Seedling Program. In January, acorn kits were delivered to classrooms, homeschool groups, scout groups, and after school programs all over the region where students cared for them for the next for months. Now that the seedlings are back in our nursery, what happens to them next?
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After more than 11 years in the making, the Hanami Line construction project is nearing the finish line. Located at Robert T. Matsui Park, along I5 and the Sacramento River, the 1.5 acre Hanami Line is the beautiful intersection of culture, art, and TREES!
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The future of our urban forest looks bright thanks to the young people who have become tree leaders in their community. The next generation of tree stewards are leaving an indelible green mark on their communities by using tree plantings as a powerful catalyst for positive transformation.
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As spring knocks on our doors, it’s not just the flowers in bloom that deserve our attention–our trees need some springtime love, too! You may be wondering when you should start watering your tree or what to do if yours hasn’t sprouted leaves yet, but we’ve got the answers for you. A little bit of love and care now can help your tree grow healthier and faster in the future. Here are a few simple tips to ensure your tree grows and thrives.
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Every year between March 7-14, we celebrate trees and the many ways they grow thriving communities. Keep reading to learn more about why we’re celebrating our beloved urban forest all week long.
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Spring is in the air! As temperatures begin to warm up, our beautiful trees begin to bloom. Check out these stunning bloomers now available through our free shade tree program
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