In 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.
At 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.
Every 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.
Aphids might be the culprit. Here are some tips to control them naturally.
Sacramento’s historic elms helped us earn the title of City of Trees. Unfortunately, our beloved elms are being threatened by the incurable Dutch elm disease (DED). Each year the Tree Foundation partners with City of Sacramento Urban Forestry to train community scientists to help monitor these trees and prevent the spread of DED.
In our fast-paced and technology-driven world, many find themselves feeling overwhelmed and burnt-out. It’s easy to forget to take a moment for oneself and nurture our mental health. In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, we’re highlighting a practice that helps to alleviate stress through connecting with nature: ecotherapy.
It’s that time of year when parents and students gear up for the start of the new school year. While the focus is often on new supplies, textbooks, and lesson plans, it’s also important to remember the invaluable role that trees play on a student’s learning experience.
After a decade of planning, designing and permitting, we are absolutely thrilled and delighted to share that construction of the Hanami Line at Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park will begin this summer.
Over the course of the last three years, dedicated community leaders and volunteers in South Sacramento have worked tirelessly to bring trees to local neighborhoods and schools to ensure a greener future.
Most of us know how to care for ourselves when the intense heat rolls in: find a shady spot to hang our hammock for a nap, lather on the sunscreen, and drink plenty of water. But do you know how to protect the trees in your yard from summer heat stress?