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What’s new at ReLeaf, and an archive of our grants, press, events, resources and more

EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program

Dec 16, 2011 |

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

Dec 16, 2011 |

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...

Online Urban Forestry Classes at Oregon State University

Dec 7, 2011 |

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

Dec 7, 2011 | ,

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

Dec 7, 2011 |

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

Dec 6, 2011 | ,

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

Forest Service Chief Talks About Meeting Challenges

Dec 5, 2011 |

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...

City of Palo Alto Job Opening – Urban Forester

Dec 2, 2011 | ,

Urban Forester This Tree City USA is endowed with a large population of trees composed of magnificent native and non-native trees on public and private properties, and trees are one of the cities greatest natural resources.  A community of approximately 64,000...

Four Los Angeles Nonprofits Unite to Plant Trees

Four Los Angeles Nonprofits Unite to Plant Trees

Dec 1, 2011 | , , ,

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...

Give the Gift of Trees

Give the Gift of Trees

Nov 28, 2011 |

Trees bring life to California and have a remarkable effect on our communities.  Trees provide benefits like cleaning the air and cooling hot streets, trees are linked to reduced crime and increased property values.  California ReLeaf works hand in hand with local...

California to sue feds over levee trees

Nov 21, 2011 | ,

The state of California will join environmental groups in a lawsuit against the federal government to protect trees growing on levees. The state Department of Fish and Game announced Wednesday it will join the federal lawsuit, initiated earlier this year by...

A Good Tree Read

A Good Tree Read

Nov 10, 2011 | , , ,

Dr. Matt Ritter and his book "A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us" has been featured in a great review by Joan S. Bolton of the Santa Maria Times. This book is perfect for both the novice and the person with extensive knowledge of the trees in their...