Young trees should be watered deeply on a weekly basis to encourage deep root growth. To do this, set your hose on a slow trickle for several hours at the base of the tree or use a soaker hose around the tree. Mature trees should be watered deeply beyond the...
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A Walk in the Woods
by California ReLeaf | May 30, 2013 | Resources
Last week, I had to walk a few blocks to drop off some paperwork at a downtown office. It was a lovely day, but it was made even better because of the beautiful trees in Sacramento. There were lots of people out and about - enjoying their lunch breaks, taking...
A Higher Purpose
by California ReLeaf | May 27, 2013 | Arbor Week, Grants, Network, Research, Resources, Updates
A tree can be many things: an air filter, a playground, a shade structure, a landmark. One of the highest purposes a tree can serve, though, is as a memorial. Recently, through support from California ReLeaf, the Incredible Edible Community Garden (IECG)...
May is Water Awareness Month
by California ReLeaf | May 16, 2013 | Resources
Yesterday, we hosted a webinar titled, "Making Urban Forestry a Part of California's Water Conversation." Our three amazing speakers - Alf Brandt, Edith de Guzman, and Deborah Weinstein - shared current projects, ideas, and challenges with ReLeaf Network members. We...
Making Urban Forestry Part of California’s Water Conversation
by California ReLeaf | May 13, 2013 | Advocacy, Network, Research, Resources, Updates
Water can be a contentious issue in California's communities. With resources becoming more limited and restrictions increasing, it's important to make sure that urban forestry finds it's place as one of the solutions Californians turn to to solve their water problems....
California Needs Urban Forests
by California ReLeaf | May 6, 2013 | Jobs, Network, Research, Resources, Updates
Ask anyone and they'll most likely tell you they love trees. California's cities and towns need trees, but not just to beautify the landscape. Trees do so much more! Click on the infographic below to visit a fully interactive version on our website. The next...
Inspiring Environmental Educator
by California ReLeaf | Apr 19, 2013 | Grants, Resources, Updates
When California ReLeaf was awarded funding through the EPA's Environmental Education Sub-Grant Program, the organization started looking for an environmental educator to work with us to develop grant guidelines and review grants proposals. ReLeaf was lucky enough to...
A Challenge to California’s Cities
by California ReLeaf | Feb 11, 2013 | Advocacy, Research, Resources
Last week, American Forests announced the 10 best U.S. cities for urban forests. California had one city on that list - Sacramento. In a state where over 94% of our population lives in an urban area, or roughly 35 million Californians, it’s deeply concerning that...
Greenspace Can Make Your City Great
by California ReLeaf | Feb 8, 2013 | Research, Resources
Check out this great infographic from the TKF Foundation. We think it makes it pretty obvious why we need more trees.
Goleta Valley Beautiful Seeking Nominations for 2013 Awards
by California ReLeaf | Feb 5, 2013 | Network, Resources
Goleta Valley Beautiful is seeking nominations for their 2013 Annual Awards. The awards recognize projects in the Goleta Valley which promote beautification and sustainability, further community pride, and contribute positively to a diverse and healthy urban forest....