by Chuck Mills A California ReLeaf board member recently commented that urban forestry is now experiencing a “Green Rush” of funding stemming from recent State Budget appropriations. It’s a poignant observation that should motivate all of us to seize this...
Grants
NUCFAC Grant Recipients Announced
by California ReLeaf | Jun 30, 2014 | Grants, Updates
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the 2014 USDA Forest Service's National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge grant recipients. The grants provide funding that will help enhance urban forest stewardship, support new...
ED Travel Log: SF Bay Area
by California ReLeaf | Jun 2, 2014 | Arbor Week, Grants, Network, Resources, Updates
During the last week of May, Acting Executive Director Amelia Oliver traveled to the San Francisco Bay Area to begin planning an exciting event and to meet with current ReLeaf Network members. Here, she shares some of the details of her trip. [sws_blue_box...
Be the Lorax
by California ReLeaf | Mar 11, 2014 | Arbor Week, Grants
Celebrate California Arbor Week. Join us for an event. Plant or care for a tree. Make a donation. Be the Lorax. If you donate $25 or more during the month of March, you will receive a gift of "The Lorax" DVD. Join us as we celebrate California Arbor Week and...
Tree Steward Training in San Diego
by California ReLeaf | Feb 5, 2014 | Grants, Network, Resources, Updates
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New Way to Donate Through Facebook
by California ReLeaf | Jan 15, 2014 | Grants, Network, Updates
The feature is still in its test phase, but Facebook has developed a new way for people to give to nonprofit organizations. Donate, the newly created feature, will allow people to contribute directly to nonprofits through Facebook. Your organization may already...
Prop 39 Implementation
by California ReLeaf | Jan 14, 2014 | Advocacy, Grants, Network, Resources, Updates
Let’s Shade Some Schools California voters passed Proposition 39 in 2012 by a 60% margin in order to eliminate a corporate tax loophole and provide $550 million each year over the next five years for energy efficiency projects throughout the state. Flash...
36 Hours in Sacramento
by California ReLeaf | Jan 14, 2014 | Advocacy, Grants, Jobs, Network, Updates
36 Hours in Sacramento by Chuck Mills When a year’s worth of work comes closer to fruition over a such a short period, it’s hard to take time and absorb the good news. This is especially true when it’s better than expected. Nonetheless, that is what we...
Governor’s Budget Directs Millions for Local Projects
by California ReLeaf | Jan 9, 2014 | Advocacy, Grants, Network, Press, Updates
Just over a year ago, California ReLeaf staked 100% of its public policy agenda on the idea that cap and trade auction revenues were the very best opportunity to breathe new life into CAL FIRE’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, which allocated its last remaining...
Welcome to Houston Park
by California ReLeaf | Dec 9, 2013 | Grants, Network, Resources, Updates
The underserved Houston neighborhood in Visalia had no public gathering places or recreational facilities. The new Houston Neighborhood Park, planted by Urban Tree Foundation in partnership with California ReLeaf, represents the hard work of numerous volunteers from...