This year’s California Arbor Week Photo Contest had more competition than ever. The submissions were great, and we had a lot of fun with the introduction of a Facebook voting component. We think you’ll be just as impressed by the winners as we were. Trees in Our...
Updates
Partnerships Pave Path to Success
by California ReLeaf | Apr 22, 2013 | Advocacy, Network, Updates
Last summer, California ReLeaf suddenly found itself in the unenviable position of being the torch-bearer for nonprofits across the state with regards to critical legislation that would set in statute eligible recipients for cap and trade funding. The first thing we...
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...
Being Green in April
by California ReLeaf | Apr 18, 2013 | Arbor Week, Network, Updates
This month affords lots of opportunities for people to be green. With flowers in bloom and trees beginning to show their leaves, it's easy to show your love for Mother Nature. Earth Day and National Arbor Day afford two opportunities next week. Monday, April 22...
Incredible, Edible Plants Trees with Veterans
by California ReLeaf | Apr 11, 2013 | Arbor Week, Network, Updates
San Bernardino, Ca (March 23, 2013) — The Incredible Edible Community Garden was awarded a California ReLeaf Grant to plant a Veteran’s Tree Garden at Cal State San Bernardino’s Veteran’s Success Center. On March 23rd, as part of the groundbreaking ceremony of the...
Huntington Beach Tree Society Helps Renovate Gibbs Park
by California ReLeaf | Apr 10, 2013 | Network, Updates
New Tree Tracking App and Webinar
by California ReLeaf | Apr 4, 2013 | Updates
Plan-It Geo is officially releasing a new tree inventory app under "PG Online", a web/mobile solutions service, titled the Tree Tracker Inventory App, and doing a promotion where the tool will be free the last 2 weeks of April for communities to map / inventory /...
ReLeaf Board Member Celebrates in Porterville
by Megan Dukett | Mar 14, 2013 | Updates
On Thursday, March 14, California ReLeaf Board President Rose Epperson attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for an extension of the Porterville Heritage Trailway. Rose said, “Great event with about 20 – 25 people. They were really glad California ReLeaf was there. They...
Wood Utilization Options for Insect-Killed Urban Trees
by California ReLeaf | Mar 12, 2013 | Research, Updates
Washington, DC (February 2013) – The U.S. Forest Service has released a new handbook, “Wood Utilization Options for Urban Trees Infested by Invasive Species,” to provide guidance on best uses and practices for dead and dying urban trees infected by invasive insects in...
Governor Brown Proclaims March 7th California Arbor Day
by Megan Dukett | Mar 7, 2013 | Arbor Week, Updates
Yesterday, the first day of California Arbor Week, Governor Jerry Brown proclaimed March 7 as California Arbor Day. Below, you’ll find the proclamation. We’re especially excited because the California ReLeaf office was presented with a signed and sealed copy by Russ...