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Planting climate-ready trees in Sacramento: part 1 of 2

Split photo. The top half showing a tree in the harsh sun, the bottom half showing tree damage from a winter storm

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.

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?

Spring tree tips: caring for our leafy friends this season

Hands spread mulch around the base of a young tree

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.

Top three trees for spring flowers in Sacramento

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

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.

Why we love the City of Trees

A family picnics in front of a playground surrounded by lush green trees

From 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.

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.

Preparing your trees for winter storms: keeping your trees and homes safe this winter

Broken tree branches cover a residential street in Sacramento as a result of heavy winter storms.

As 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.

Celebrating Sacramento’s native oaks

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.

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.