Resources

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....

Key to a Cool City? It’s in the Trees

by California ReLeaf | Oct 18, 2012 | Resources

Peter Calthorpe, urban designer and author of "Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change", has worked on some of the biggest urban design projects in the United States over the last 20 years, in places including Portland, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and post-hurricane...

ReLeaf Network Keeps Nonprofits Alive in Cap and Trade Bills

by California ReLeaf | Oct 10, 2012 | Advocacy, Network, Resources

With two weeks to go in the 2012 Legislative Session, California ReLeaf discovered that a much-desired “local project funding program” was being inserted into the Cap and Trade bill package that was moving forward with great momentum. The proposed language had much...

i-Tree version 5.0 Now Available

by California ReLeaf | Oct 8, 2012 | Research, Resources

The i-Tree Team is excited to announce the release of i-Tree version 5.0! This latest upgrade to the powerful and versatile i-Tree software suite introduces cutting-edge features and adds a variety of enhancements based on user feedback and our own continuing quest...

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...

Trees Make Good Neighbors

by California ReLeaf | Oct 1, 2012 | Resources, Updates

National NeighborWoods™ Month is the annual celebration of trees in our communities. Every October, tens of thousands of volunteers take action to make their communities greener and healthier by planting trees—turning their neighborhoods into vibrant, livable...

Disney’s Friends for Change Spread Conservation Message

by California ReLeaf | Sep 28, 2012 | Network, Resources, Updates

Disney stars, Ross Lynch and Laura Marano from Disney Channel's Austin & Ally, joined TreePeople—a nonprofit dedicated to growing a sustainable future—to connect kids with nature and create green spaces at San Pedro Elementary School in Los Angeles. More...

WCISA Annual Conference: Call for Presentations

by California ReLeaf | Sep 27, 2012 | Research, Resources

Between climate change and the awakening economy, business is heating up for arborists. WCISA's 79th Annual Conference wants to explore "hot topics" for arborists. Three tracks covering advanced arboriculture, a focus on palm trees and utility arboriculture offers...