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A blossoming legacy: the Hanami Line comes to life

Hanami ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hanami Line Capital Campaign celebration

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!

From acorn to oak: how local students are restoring Sacramento’s oak woodlands

Small oak seedlings with brightly-colored and bedazzled popsicle stick name tags

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?

Hanami Line construction update – spring 2024

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!

Growing the next generation of tree stewards

Prepared seed pots sit in a classroom while students learn about the importance of caring for our oaks.

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.

Growing a greener Folsom together

Three volunteers work to plant a small tree in a Folsom neighborhood.

December 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.

Another successful year of saving the elms

A group of STEP monitors listen to their trainer teach them about the signs of Dutch Elm disease

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.

Roots to success: trees and the learning environment

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.