Updates
What’s new at ReLeaf, and an archive of our grants, press, events, resources and more
Park Renaming Honors Long-time Tree Volunteer
Apr 16, 2012 | Network
Next month, Fallbrook Village Association will rename its Beech Street Park as Jackie Heyneman Park. Jackie, a long-time volunteer with Fallbrook Land Conservancy's Save Our Forest Committee, is being honored for her outstanding community service. The dedication...
Why Trees Matter
Apr 12, 2012 | Resources
Today's Op-Ed from the New York Times: Why Trees Matter By Jim Robbins Published: April 11, 2012 Helena, Mont. TREES are on the front lines of our changing climate. And when the oldest trees in the world suddenly start dying, it’s time to pay attention....
Arbor Week Photo Contest Winners
Apr 10, 2012 | Arbor Week
Congratulations to our two California Arbor Week Photo Contest winners! Check out their beautiful pictures below. My Favorite California Tree "Dust Rays" by Kelli Thompson Trees Where I Live "Oak - Early Morning" by Jack Sjolin
Spinach Could Be Weapon Against Citrus Scourge
Apr 9, 2012 | Research, Resources
In a lab not far from the Mexican border, the fight against a disease ravaging the worldwide citrus industry has found an unexpected weapon: spinach. A scientist at Texas A&M's Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center is moving a pair of bacteria-fighting...
Healthy Trees, Healthy Kids! Nominated for a $10,000 Grant from Odwalla’s Plant a Tree Program
Apr 3, 2012 | Grants, Network, Press
Growing a little goodness was never so easy. This Earth Month, Brentwood Academy and East Palo Alto residents can help turn over a new leaf for a local environmental project with the simple click of a mouse. Through its 2012 Plant a Tree program, Odwalla is donating...
Citrus Disease Huanglongbing Detected in Hacienda Heights Area of Los Angeles County
Mar 30, 2012 | Press
SACRAMENTO, March 30, 2012 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today confirmed the state’s first detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease...
Canopy Hiring Development Director
Mar 30, 2012 | Jobs
Canopy, a growing Palo Alto-based environmental nonprofit, is currently hiring a Development Director to help engage the community in the growth and care of their urban forest. They seek a dynamic development professional to refine and implement a multi-pronged...
2012 Partners in Community Forestry National Conference – Submit a Presentation Proposal
Mar 28, 2012 | Network, Resources, Updates
The Call for Proposals is now open for this year's Partners in Community Forestry National Conference, November 14-16, at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California. With opportunities for presentations across a broad range of partnership themes and a...
Orange Trees in the Inland Region in Danger of Pest
Mar 28, 2012 | Resources
Chemical treatment to kill the Asian citrus psyllid in trees on private property began Tuesday in Redlands, California Department of Food and Agriculture officials said. At least six crews are working in Redlands and more than 30 in the Inland region as part of an...
2011 Annual Report
Mar 26, 2012 | Arbor Week, Resources
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...
Become a Tree Amigo with Our City Forest
Mar 26, 2012 | Network, Resources
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...
Climate Action for Health: Integrating Public Health into Climate Action Planning
Mar 23, 2012 | Research, Resources
The California Department of Public Health recently released a new publication - Climate Action for Health: Integrating Public Health into Climate Action Planning -for local government and health planners. The Guide provides an overview of climate change as an...
Carbon Offsets & the Urban Forest
Mar 21, 2012 | Research, Resources, Updates
The California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32) calls for a 25% statewide reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. How are you responding? Urban forest offset projects are in their early stages and there is uncertainty as to their effectiveness. However, by...
California ReLeaf Wins Bid for Federal Environmental Education Grant
Mar 19, 2012 | Grants, Press, Resources, Updates
Nearly $100,000 in competitive subgrants will be available for California communities SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $150,000 to California ReLeaf, a nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, Calif., aimed at enhancing...
Changes to Facebook and YouTube
Mar 9, 2012 | Network, Resources
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...