trees and culture Archives - Sacramento Tree Foundation

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!

Leaving a green mark: how young people are growing change in their communities

Volunteers of all ages work together to plant a tree at the Handy Family Park in Sacramento

The future of our urban forest looks bright thanks to the young people who have become tree leaders in their community. The next generation of tree stewards are leaving an indelible green mark on their communities by using tree plantings as a powerful catalyst for positive transformation.

Ecotherapy: the healing power of nature

A man and a woman sit with their eyes closed on yoga mats while practicing yoga in the park

In our fast-paced and technology-driven world, many find themselves feeling overwhelmed and burnt-out. It’s easy to forget to take a moment for oneself and nurture our mental health. In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, we’re highlighting a practice that helps to alleviate stress through connecting with nature: ecotherapy.

Unveiling plans for the Hanami Line

We recently promised more details about plans for the Hanami Line, a cherry blossom park along the Sacramento River at Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park. Thanks to the extraordinary vision and hard work of many volunteers over the past 9 years, this cherry blossom vision is very close to becoming a reality. Here are some of the key features of the Hanami Line, and information about how you can help bring it to life.

Tickled pink about this news

Later this year, the Sacramento Tree Foundation will break ground on a cherry blossom park that brings together nature, art, and culture.

A cherry tree grove for Southside Park

Volunteers planting cherry trees for Sakura Grove at Southside Park in Sacramento. A young man pushes a wheelbarrow while several other volunteers dig planting holes in the background.

Come this spring, Southside Park in downtown Sacramento will be awash in pink. Thanks to the generous support of donors, and to a partnership between the Sacramento Tree Foundation, the Sakuramento committee, Council Member Steve Hansen, and the City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department, 28 young flowering cherry trees were planted on October 28.

Sacramento’s sister cities ring in the new year by planting trees

Where can one find a willow, cherry, and olive tree together in the same grove? As of Saturday, January 21, these trees and more can be found at the freshly planted Sister City Grove. Located on the grounds of the South Natomas Community Center, the grove serves as a symbol of the connections forged between the City of Sacramento and its nine sister cities.