Posts Tagged ‘native trees’
Celebrate Oak-toberfest
This Oaktoberfest, we’re paying homage to oaks – and all trees – by highlighting some of the species found at local breweries. Take a tree tour with us to learn some fun trivia for your next happy hour.
Read MoreOur favorite spots to forest bathe in Sacramento
Reconnecting with nature through forest bathing is a great way to de-stress and improve your mental health. Check out our favorite forest bathing spots throughout the region.
Read MoreA thriving urban forest grows healthy kids
Whether it’s playing in the park or riding bikes, spending time outdoors plays a bigger role in a child’s development than you may think.
Read MoreAn ode to our native oaks
This Oaktober, we’re celebrating the oaks that are native to the Sacramento region – the valley oak (Quercus lobata), blue oak (Quercus douglasii), and interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni). These majestic trees provide more benefits than any other tree that grows locally.
Read MoreStewarding Folsom’s heritage oaks for Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Folsom’s 15-year status as a Tree City USA, the Sacramento Tree Foundation partnered up with the City of Folsom to care for some beautiful mature trees over the weekend.
Read MoreGrowing the urban forest in Folsom
We’re teaming up with the City of Folsom to help grow and care for the urban forest in areas with low, aging, and new tree canopy and support neighbors in growing tree stewardship. We’re also excited for the opportunity to plant more native trees in Folsom’s open spaces.
Read MoreGreening the Bear River Habitat Trail
With the help of the community, we are hard at work transforming this area from a barren, tree-less space into a thriving wildlife habitat and recreational trail.
Read MoreStudents growing oaks for Wine Country
Since Sacramento’s acorn crop was smaller than usual last fall, our harvest volunteers went all the way to the Bay Area. This turn of events proved especially serendipitous when the Wine Country fires broke out several weeks later. Read about how 3rd and 4th graders are growing seedlings to help us reforest these woodlands.
Read MorePlanting trees and building community in Rancho Cordova
A huge thank you to our volunteers who came together from all over Sacramento to plant 100+ trees at Stone Creek and the Bear Hollow Reservoir in Rancho Cordova earlier this month! Catch the recap here.
Read MoreHands-on ecology experience for high school students
Spending time in the field with SacTree staff, knowledgeable mentors and other environmental professionals helps students gain the skills and perspective they will need to seek further education or employment in environmental fields.
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