Each year, 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. The program which provides lessons for grades K-6 focuses on the natural and cultural history of Sacramento’s native oaks and the importance of caring for our beloved trees.
Read MoreFrom cleaning the air we breathe to beautifying our community, our urban forest is what makes Sacramento livable and lovable. Here’s what we love about our leafy friends that make up the City of Trees.
Read MoreDecember was a busy month for SacTree and the City of Folsom. Alongside residents and volunteers, we planted 29 trees and 68 oak saplings throughout Folsom neighborhoods. See what efforts we’ve made to expand and care for Folsom’s tree canopy.
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the tree lovers in your life or looking to treat yourself this holiday season, look no further! We’ve curated the perfect list for your 2023 holiday needs.
Read MoreAs winter approaches, the memory of last year’s heavy rainstorms that wreaked havoc on the region still lingers. However, amidst the uncertainty and challenges brought by the wintery weather, there are actions you can take now to prepare your trees for storm season. With the right preparation, you can protect your trees and homes to give them the best chance of standing strong in the face of another round of winter storms.
Read MoreAlongside dedicated volunteers, residents, and the City of Rancho Cordova, we’ve been hard at work bringing trees to under-canopied neighborhoods in the area. Earlier this month, 44 trees were planted in the South White Rock neighborhood–one of the biggest community planting events the City and SacTree have completed in 2023!
Read MoreIn recognition of an extraordinary man at the heart of our community and the founding of The Sacramento Tree Foundation, we celebrated Angelo Tsakopoulos at Oak-toberfest on October 30th at the Sofia, the Home of the B Street Theater.
Read MoreAt the end of October, the Tree Foundation will be holding a special celebration in honor of one of our founding members, Angelo Tsakopoulos: Oak-toberfest. We recently had the opportunity to share some time with Angelo to talk about his love of trees, his humble beginnings, and how he made his way to our beloved City of Trees.
Read MoreEvery October, we celebrate the remarkable oak trees found throughout the Sacramento valley in a month-long celebration we like to call Oaktober. From the many environmental benefits they provide to connecting us with our historic roots, these iconic giants help to make the City of Trees great.
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