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What’s new at ReLeaf, and an archive of our grants, press, events, resources and more
Winds Topple Trees in Southern California
During the first week of December, windstorms devastated communities in the Los Angeles area. Several of our ReLeaf Network members work in these areas, so we were able to get first hand accounts of the wreckage. In total, the windstorms caused more than $40 million...
Western Chapter ISA Calls for Nominations
Recognize the extraordinary work of your colleagues by nominating them for a prestigious Western Chapter ISA Award. There are categories to fit a variety of accolades from service to education - from project to program. Take a moment to reflect on past recipients and...
Sustainable Cities Design Academy
The American Architectural Foundation (AAF) announces the call for applications for its 2012 Sustainable Cities Design Academy (SCDA). AAF encourages public-private partnership project teams to apply. Successful applicants will join AAF for one of two design...
Funds for “Friends”
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with generous support from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., is seeking to strengthen specific volunteer organizations and unleash their potential to serve their public lands by awarding 50 Every Day Grants over the...
Siemens Sustainable Community Awards
The Alliance for Community Trees and Siemens Sustainable Community Awards provide tree donations worth up to $20,000 to cities which demonstrate that their community has forged relationships with residents and the local private sector to set and achieve complementary...
EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that the Agency is seeking applicants for $1 million in environmental justice small grants expected to be awarded in 2012. EPA's environmental justice efforts aim to ensure equal environmental and...
Toshiba Technology Makeover Video Contest
Technology innovator Toshiba is currently sponsoring a Facebook contest for charitable nonprofits that includes a grand prize valued at $100,000. Toshiba’s Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover Video Contest is open to all qualifying tax-exempt charitable...
EPA Announces Solicitation of Applications for $1 Million in Environmental Justice Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Agency is seeking applicants for $1 million in environmental justice small grants expected to be awarded in 2012. EPA's environmental justice efforts aim to ensure equal environmental and health...
Ready your Crayons! Pick up your Cameras! Plant a Tree!
NEWS RELEASE California ReLeaf Contact: Ashley Mastin, Program Manager 916-497-0037 December 12, 2011 Ready your Crayons! Pick up your Cameras! Plant a Tree! California Arbor Week Contests Highlight the Importance of Trees Sacramento, Calif. – Two statewide contests...
Online Urban Forestry Classes at Oregon State University
The following online urban forestry courses are being offered through the Oregon State University Ecampus Program: FOR/HORT 350 Urban Forestry - Winter Quarter 2012 This introductory urban forestry course is ideal for anyone working in urban natural resources, parks...
New Grant Program for ACTrees Member Organizations
Alliance for Community Trees is pleased to announce the Alliance for Community Trees People's Garden Grants, a new program designed to explore and deepen the connections between community trees and urban agriculture. Now in their pilot year, the ACTrees People's...
EPA Requests Proposals for Urban Waters Small Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award between $1.8 to $3.8 million in funding for projects across the country to help restore urban waters by improving water quality and supporting community revitalization. The funding is part of EPA’s Urban Waters...
California Arbor Week Photo Contest
In honor of California Arbor Week, March 7 – 14, 2012, California ReLeaf is pleased to kick off a California Arbor Week Photo Contest. This contest is an effort to increase awareness of and appreciation for the trees and forests in the communities where Californians...
Forest Service Chief Talks About Meeting Challenges
USDA Forest Service Chief, Tom Tidwell, recently spoke at the Society of American Foresters annual meeting. This is what he had to say about urban and community forests: "With over 80 percent of Americans living in metropolitan areas, the Forest Service is expanding...
Four Los Angeles Nonprofits Unite to Plant Trees
The Hollywood/LA Beautification Team (HBT), Koreatown Youth & Community Center (KYCC), Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC), Northeast Trees (NET) are co-hosting a local tree planting event to celebrate the multiple job creation and community health benefits that...