Updates
What’s new at ReLeaf, and an archive of our grants, press, events, resources and more
ACT welcomes Carrie Gallagher as new Executive Director
Carrie Gallagher has been named Executive Director of Alliance for Community Trees (ACT), effective April 4, 2011, announced Ray Tretheway, President of ACT's Board of Directors. ACT is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and livability of cities by...
New software puts forest ecology in public hands
The U.S. Forest Service and its partners released this morning the newest version of their free i-Tree software suite, designed to quantify the benefits of trees and assist communities in gaining support and funding for the trees in their parks, schoolyards and...
Legislature Makes Arbor Week Official
California Arbor Week was celebrated from March 7-14 throughout the state this year, and thanks to the help of Assemblyman Roger Dickinson (D – Sacramento) will continue to be recognized for years to come. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 10 (ACR 10) was introduced by...
California Native Plant Week: April 17 – 23
Californians will be celebrating the very first California Native Plant Week April 17-23, 2011. The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) hopes to inspire a greater appreciation and understanding of our incredible natural heritage and biological diversity. Join the...
Assemblymember Roger Dickinson Supports California Arbor Week
Assemblymember Roger Dickinson, representing the 9th District, introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 10 (ACR 10) to officially designate March 7-14 as California Arbor Week. ACR 10 urges California residents to observe March 7-14 each year as California Arbor...
Study about the motivations of urban forestry volunteers
A new study, “Examining Volunteer Motivations and Recruitment Strategies For Engagement in Urban Forestry” has been released by Cities and The Environment (CATE). Abstract: Few studies in urban forestry have examined the motivations of urban forestry volunteers. In...
California Arbor Week
March 7 - 14 is California Arbor Week. Urban and community forests play a vital role in our lives. They filter rainwater and store carbon. They feed and shelter birds and other wildlife. They shade and cool our homes and neighborhoods, saving energy. Maybe best...
Grafting fruit trees can be simple
Luther Burbank, the famed experimental horticulturalist, called it making old trees young again. But even for novices, fruit tree grafting is alluringly simple: a dormant branch or twig - a scion - is spliced onto a compatible, dormant fruit tree. If after several...
Arbor Week Poster Contest Winners
Poster designed by Mira Hobie of Sacramento, CA California ReLeaf is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Arbor Week Poster Contest! The winners are Mira Hobie from Westlake Charter School in Sacramento (3rd grade), Adam Vargas from Celerity Troika Charter School...
Arbor Week brochures
Use this colorful Arbor Week brochure to distribute to the public during your Arbor Week event! It explains what Arbor Week is and offers valuable statistics about the value of urban forestry to our communities. If you are interested in receiving some of these...
Benicia’s first Heritage Tree
Benicia is poised to have its first Heritage Tree if City Council approves a Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission recommendation. The Benicia Tree Foundation recommended that a Coastal Live Oak in Jenson Park be designated as a Heritage Tree. A nominated tree...
Selecting locations for Urban Tree Canopy
A 2010 research paper titled: Prioritizing Preferable Locations for Increasing Urban Tree Canopy in New York City presents a set of Geographic Information System (GIS) methods for identifying and prioritizing tree planting sites in urban environments. It uses an...
Statewide Parks Program grant workshops
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has announced dates for technical assistance workshops for the Statewide Parks Program. This program provides grant funding for the acquisition and development of new parks and rehabilitation or expansion of overused...
Urban Greening Grants
The California Natural Resources Agency, on behalf of the Strategic Growth Council, has announced the second round of a competitive grant program for urban greening projects and plans. The grant guidelines and FAQs are available at CA Natural Resources Agency. The...
Adult Partner Team Members Needed
Join the movement! Cheer on youth as they become environmental leaders. Tree Musketeers in El Segundo (www.treemusketeers.org) is looking for Adult Partner Team members to encourage youth as they "take the wheel". As a member of the Adult Partner Team (APT), you...