Background
Nearly 1,800 elms define our skyline as some of the largest and most historic trees in Sacramento. Since the 1870s, they've lined our streets, helping to grow our reputation as the City of Trees.
But elms have been in danger for awhile. Threatened by the incurable Dutch elm disease (DED), these gigantic trees require vigilant monitoring to preserve their lifespans and the wide range of benefits they provide.
We've partnered with City of Sacramento Urban Forestry to train community scientists to monitor these trees and help prevent the spread of DED.
Save the Elms Program is not currently active
Check back with us in the spring and summer for elm training and monitoring.
Get involved
If you live, work, or play in the city of Sacramento, monitoring public elms is an easy way to give back to the urban forest that brings so many benefits to our neighborhoods.
For a small and flexible time commitment over the summer, you'll gain the satisfaction of helping to preserve some of Sacramento's largest, most historic, and iconic trees so Sacramentans can continue enjoying the environmental, health, and social benefits they provide.
From May through September, you'll monitor public elm trees in the city of Sacramento — on your own time and as much or as little as your schedule allows.
How it works
- Watch the two recorded trainings below to learn how to identify Dutch elm disease and then how to report it through a website on your smartphone.
- Sign up through the form below.
- Take some walks and save some trees!
Contact us elms@sactree.org with monitoring questions, and thank you for your support of our urban forest