2011 was a great year for California ReLeaf! We’re proud of our accomplishments and the accomplishments of our ReLeaf Network members. In 2011, we: Supported 17 significant urban forestry projects that provided California with 72,000 workforce hours supporting 140 jobs, Delivered important education to nonprofits and community organizations through our newsletter and annual conference, Sponsored successful legislation designating March 7 ...
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Our City Forest is planning a four-week training program to prepare tree lovers to take their passion one step further by becoming Tree Amigos. One need not be a Tree Amigo to volunteer with the nonprofit organization dedicated to urban forestry, but those who become Tree Amigos serve as mentors for the many volunteers who commit time and energy as ...
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If your organization uses Facebook or YouTube to reach the masses, then you should know that change is afoot. In March, Facebook will change all accounts to the new “timeline” profile style. Visitors to your organization’s page will see a whole new look. Make sure you’re ahead of the change by making updates to your page now. You can choose ...
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California Arbor Week Celebrations Grow Statewide  Special celebrations highlight the importance of trees to California Sacramento, Calif. – California Arbor Week will be celebrated throughout California March 7-14 to highlight the importance of trees to communities by improving air quality, water conservation, economic vitality, individual health and the ambiance of residential and commercial neighborhoods. Organizations ranging from city tree foundations, ...
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Today, California ReLeaf, Sacramento Tree Foundation, and the Western Chapter of the International Society of Aboriculture joined Assemblymember Roger Dickinson and other members of the state legislature to dedicate a new tree in Capitol Park. The Valley Oak was planted just south of the rose garden. In other Capitol news, Governor Brown issued a proclamation recognizing March 7th as Arbor ...
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