Richmond, CA (October, 2012) Tree-planting is an important part of the ongoing Richmond renaissance that has been transforming the city for the last few years. And you are invited to be a part of this transformation on Saturday, November 3, 2012, from 9 am to 1 p.m....
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Urban Forestry Grants Awarded
by California ReLeaf | Oct 12, 2012 | Grants, Press
California ReLeaf announced today that 25 community groups across the state will receive a total of nearly $200,000 in funding for tree care and tree planting projects through the California ReLeaf 2012 Urban Forestry and Education Grant Program. Individual grants...
Healthy Trees, Healthy Kids!
by California ReLeaf | Oct 6, 2012 | Network, Press, Updates
On October 6, 2012, Canopy, a local nonprofit group, and California ReLeaf Network member, dedicated to planting trees for healthier communities, will bring together corporate and community volunteer groups to plant 120 shade and fruit trees. In collaboration with...
2013 California Arbor Week Poster Contest
by California ReLeaf | Oct 1, 2012 | Arbor Week, Press, Resources
Third, fourth, and fifth grade students throughout California are invited to participate in this year’s California Arbor Week Poster Contest. This year’s contest, “The Trees in My Community Are an Urban Forest” is designed to increase knowledge of the important roles...
US Forest Service Chief Visits Urban Releaf
by California ReLeaf | Aug 16, 2012 | Network, Press, Updates
Date: Monday, August 20, 2012, 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: 3268 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California Hosted by: Urban Releaf Contact: Joann Do, (510) 552-5369 cell, info@urbanreleaf.org US Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell will be visiting Oakland on Monday,August 20,...
Grants Available for Tree Planting and Tree Care Projects
by California ReLeaf | May 21, 2012 | Grants, Network, Press
$250,000 AVAILABLE FOR TREE PLANTING AND TREE CARE PROJECTS Sacramento, CA, May 21st – California ReLeaf unveiled its new grants program today that will provide more than $250,000 to community-based groups and other organizations throughout California for urban...
Healthy Trees, Healthy Kids! Nominated for a $10,000 Grant from Odwalla’s Plant a Tree Program
by California ReLeaf | Apr 3, 2012 | Grants, Network, Press
Growing a little goodness was never so easy. This Earth Month, Brentwood Academy and East Palo Alto residents can help turn over a new leaf for a local environmental project with the simple click of a mouse. Through its 2012 Plant a Tree program, Odwalla is donating...
Citrus Disease Huanglongbing Detected in Hacienda Heights Area of Los Angeles County
by California ReLeaf | Mar 30, 2012 | Press
SACRAMENTO, March 30, 2012 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today confirmed the state’s first detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease...
California ReLeaf Wins Bid for Federal Environmental Education Grant
by California ReLeaf | Mar 19, 2012 | Grants, Press, Resources, Updates
Nearly $100,000 in competitive subgrants will be available for California communities SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $150,000 to California ReLeaf, a nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, Calif., aimed at enhancing...
Arbor Week Celebrations Grow Statewide
by California ReLeaf | Mar 8, 2012 | Arbor Week, Press
California Arbor Week Celebrations Grow Statewide Special celebrations highlight the importance of trees to California Sacramento, Calif. – California Arbor Week will be celebrated throughout California March 7-14 to highlight the importance of trees to communities...