Earlier this week, we asked our supporters and followers to tell us what trees say to them. These are the words that we were given. Trees mean so much to our communities, our cities, our state, and our nation. We hope you'll take time today to celebrate all...
Arbor Week
2013 Photo Contest Winners
This year’s California Arbor Week Photo Contest had more competition than ever. The submissions were great, and we had a lot of fun with the introduction of a Facebook voting component. We think you’ll be just as impressed by the winners as we were. Trees in Our...
Being Green in April
This month affords lots of opportunities for people to be green. With flowers in bloom and trees beginning to show their leaves, it's easy to show your love for Mother Nature. Earth Day and National Arbor Day afford two opportunities next week. Monday, April 22...
Incredible, Edible Plants Trees with Veterans
San Bernardino, Ca (March 23, 2013) — The Incredible Edible Community Garden was awarded a California ReLeaf Grant to plant a Veteran’s Tree Garden at Cal State San Bernardino’s Veteran’s Success Center. On March 23rd, as part of the groundbreaking ceremony of the...
Vote with the Click of your Mouse
The 2013 California Arbor Week Photo Contest is officially underway. Entries were posted to the California ReLeaf Facebook site this morning and now you have the chance to be a judge. Help us choose our two winners by casting your "like" for your favorite pictures...
A City Without Trees
Can you imagine what your city would be like without trees? It may be harder for you to imagine what it would be like with trees. You can see for yourself what a difference trees make. We hope you're helping to create this kind of difference in your community...
My Favorite Tree: Chuck Mills
This post is one in a series about California ReLeaf board and staff members' favorite trees. Today, we hear from California ReLeaf's Grants Manager, Chuck Mills. Ninety minutes before I was scheduled to attend my first Arbor Week event as a staff member for...
My Favorite Tree: Kathleen Ford
This post is the fourth in a series celebrating the favorite trees of California ReLeaf staff and board members. Today, we hear from Kathleen Ford, California ReLeaf's Finance & Administration Manager. This tree is not the most beautiful and its setting is...
Arbor Week Poster Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 California Arbor Week Poster Contest! With over 800 students from around California participating, it was hard to choose just one winner for each grade level. Thank you to everyone who participated! 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th...
Governor Brown Proclaims March 7th California Arbor Day
Yesterday, the first day of California Arbor Week, Governor Jerry Brown proclaimed March 7 as California Arbor Day. Below, you’ll find the proclamation. We’re especially excited because the California ReLeaf office was presented with a signed and sealed copy by Russ...