Posts Tagged ‘schools’
Growing the next generation of tree stewards
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.
Read MoreRoots 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.
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 MoreBringing new voices to the table at Riverview STEM Academy
Every tree planting project starts with who, when, what, where and why. A great deal of thought goes into who needs to be at our initial meeting. When we work with schools, that group usually consists of the principal, a teacher and/or a parent volunteer. Community Forester Matt Buland’s first meeting with Riverview STEM Academy, an elementary school in Rancho Cordova, was quite different.
Read MoreIt takes a (Lincoln) Village
Over 100 trees were planted in Rancho Cordova’s Lincoln Village neighborhood thanks to support from the entire community.
Read MoreRooting for a greener tomorrow in Fruitridge Manor
On Saturday, April 23rd, more than 130 volunteers from all over the Sacramento region spent their morning with us at Peter Burnett Elementary School to help kickoff our new South Sacramento NeighborWoods initiative.
Read MoreThe future is bright green at Del Dayo Elementary
Del Dayo Elementary School is determined to provide a bright green future for its campus. With dedicated parents, teachers, students, and principal, this school took full advantage of our free tree program to make sure their trees stay healthy and strong.
Read MoreGrant High School’s Pacer Promenade goes green
Nearly 100 volunteers planted 50 trees and 400 shrubs over two days at the new Pacer Promenade at Grant Union High School in Sacramento last weekend.
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