The brutal and unsettling images that have captured headlines and sparked outrage in populations around the globe this month force us to recognize that, as a nation, we are still failing to guarantee everyone the basic human rights and equality of Dr. King’s Dream and...
Updates
First World Forum on Urban Forests
On November 28 to December 1, 2018, the United Nations and partners in Mantova, Italy will host the first World Forum on Urban Forests (UF). This first world forum will bring together cross-sector individuals, such as national and local government,...
Rotary International to partner with ReLeaf Network Members
Rotary Club President Ian Riseley has set a challenge for 2017-18 to help support the environment by planting 1 tree per Rotary Club member by Earth Day 2018. This is a great legacy the Rotary Club can leave to show future generations their support for years to come....
Urban Forest Resource Roundup: Network New Year Highlights & January Learning Opportunities
California Arbor Week is on its Way! Our poster & video contests for elementary and middle school students are now open! We've also published all-new lesson plans and activities for grades 3-8. Learn more here and stay tuned for more details. Network Member...
Drought in the News
Here are a few great media resources for news on trees in the drought: “We’re trying to educate the community while scaling down on landscape watering during conservation” from San Jose Mercury News “It’s an emergency situation. These trees are everywhere, all around...
MLK Day of Service: An Opportunity for Environmental Justice
By Kevin Jefferson and Eric Arnold, Urban Releaf On this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK DOS), we helped Urban Releaf plant trees on G Street in East Oakland. This is where we’ve been doing a lot of work the past few months. The area needs a lot...
What a Difference a Year Makes!
By Jim Clark Welcome 2015! On New Year’s Eve, I took a break from my near constant holiday partying to reflect on California ReLeaf’s year. We started 2014 with the resignation of Joe Liszewski, our executive director. And we knew that long-time manager of budgets and...
Teaming Up for Trees
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has outlined tips for working with professional sports teams on urban forestry projects. They have successfully partnered with the Green Bay Packers (football) and Milwaukee Brewers (baseball) teams to get trees in the...
California ReLeaf Welcomes Cindy Blain as New Executive Director
Sacramento, Calif. – The California ReLeaf Board of Directors is proud to welcome Cindy Blain as the new executive director. Ms. Blain will lead the organization in its efforts to empower grassroots organizations and build strategic partnerships that preserve,...
The Green Rush
by Chuck Mills A California ReLeaf board member recently commented that urban forestry is now experiencing a “Green Rush” of funding stemming from recent State Budget appropriations. It’s a poignant observation that should motivate all of us to seize this...