Newsletter Winter 2011

 

California ReLeaf Network Corner

Urban Forestry Says Goodbye to a Lifelong Supporter Tree Champion Scott Wilson

On November 7, the California urban forestry community lost one of its biggest supporters – Scott Wilson. Scott founded Los Angeles’ North East Treesin 1989 when he planted 700 trees at Occidental College. Since then, the organization has planted more than 70,000 trees. One of the original members of the California ReLeaf Network, Scott was an enthusiatic leader in the push to green California’s urban areas.Scott lost consciousness while clipping blossoms from a firewheel tree at his home on November 5. He was 89 years old and is survived by his wife – Carli, son – Ron, and daughter – Christine. He will be missed, but his legacy will be appreciated for years to come.

California Arbor Week - March 7-14 California Arbor Week will be here before you know it! This year, California ReLeaf will continue to offer resources like the Planning and Promotion kit, media templates, and the annual poster contest. In addition to the tools we’ve offered in the past, we’re also hosting a photo contest to highlight the amazing trees (both urban and rural) in California. Log on to www.arborweek.org to get your copy of all of these great resources and to register your Arbor Week event.
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Please welcome our newest Network members

Friends of Balboa Park was founded in 1999 to preserve the San Diego park’s legacy for future generations through park-wide projects including annual Arbor Day plantings, education programs, an energy-reduction program, horticulture projects, and special events.

The Benicia Tree Foundation strengthens community by promoting and supporting tree planting, maintenance, and education. The foundation is working to provide the community resources to help improve and manage trees on private land and filling the gaps on public lands that the city cannot afford to maintain.

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Give the Gift of Trees to Your Community

California ReLeaf works hand-in-hand with local organizations throughout the state to preserve, protect, and enhance California’s urban and community forests. Donate before March 31 and be entered in a raffle to receive a copy of A Californian’s Guide to the Trees Among Us by Matt Ritter as our special thank you. Thank you for your support!