Resources

General Tips for Watering Trees

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...

A Walk in the Woods

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...

May is Water Awareness Month

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...

Inspiring Environmental Educator

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...