Posts Tagged ‘volunteers’
Volun-CHEERS for a successful 2023-24 planting season!
Each year, from October through April when the weather is most suitable for young trees to go into the ground, the Sacramento Tree Foundation hosts numerous volunteer tree planting events throughout the region. Thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm of our dedicated volunteers and supporters, we wrapped up another tree-mendous planting season!
Read MoreLeaving a green mark: how young people are growing change in their communities
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.
Read MoreCelebrating California Arbor Week
Every year between March 7-14, we celebrate trees and the many ways they grow thriving communities. Keep reading to learn more about why we’re celebrating our beloved urban forest all week long.
Read MoreGrowing a greener Folsom together
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.
Read MoreMaking an impact in Rancho Cordova
Alongside dedicated volunteers, residents, and the City of Rancho Cordova, we’ve been hard at work bringing trees to under-canopied neighborhoods in the area. Earlier this month, 44 trees were planted in the South White Rock neighborhood–one of the biggest community planting events the City and SacTree have completed in 2023!
Read MoreAnother successful year of saving the elms
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.
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 MoreDeepening our roots in South Sacramento
Over the course of the last three years, dedicated community leaders and volunteers in South Sacramento have worked tirelessly to bring trees to local neighborhoods and schools to ensure a greener future.
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 MoreBuilding community through trees (and bikes)
There are many reasons why trees are so important to our world. For me, the most compelling reason revolves around fostering and sustaining healthy communities. My introduction to the wonderfully dynamic world of trees began with bicycles.
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