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Staff picks for gifts under $25

December 3, 2021

Whether you need a gift for the tree hugger in your life or you just want to shower your loved ones with some City of Trees cheer, check out these picks for holiday gifts.

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A girl reaches up to pick a ripe red apple in an orchard at Apple Hill

Tree traditions bring joy to the holiday season

November 2, 2021

As the holiday season approaches, and the Sacramento region is transformed by the colorful display of autumnal leaves, many of us are preparing for celebrations with our friends and families. Whether you are heading up to Apple Hill to pick fresh fruit for a pie, raking up a giant pile of leaves to play in, or collecting leaves and pinecones for a holiday craft – trees often play a central role in our cultural, familial, and spiritual traditions.

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Arching branches of a majestic valley oak

An ode to our native oaks

October 19, 2021

This Oaktober, we’re celebrating the oaks that are native to the Sacramento region – the valley oak (Quercus lobata), blue oak (Quercus douglasii), and interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni). These majestic trees provide more benefits than any other tree that grows locally.

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Surprising ways trees affect our health

September 9, 2021

It might not be surprising how breathing polluted air can affect our lungs, but it’s not as obvious how air quality impacts other aspects of our health.

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A woman spreads wood chip mulch in a fluffy donut shape around a newly planted tree

Mulch materials ranked from best to worst

September 8, 2021

If you’re mulching your trees, chances are you’re hoping to give your trees a boost. Mulch can set the stage for healthy soil that in turn grows healthy trees, but some types of mulch can do more harm than good. Here’s a ranking of different types of mulch, from best to worst.

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A juxtaposition of a woman running through a shady green park vs. a man running underneath a concrete overpass

Trees do a body good

August 4, 2021

Would you rather jog through a shady, tree-filled park or along a hot streetscape surrounded by concrete? Trees and green spaces help us stick to healthy habits throughout our lives.

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Lessons learned from the last drought

August 3, 2021

California lost hundreds of millions of trees during the last drought, and many more will never recover from a slow decline that started with drought stress. As we enter another drought, we recall a few lessons learned to make sure our trees survive this time around.

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Quercus douglasii - blue oak acorn and leaves

Launching a NeighborWoods initiative in downtown’s River District

July 6, 2021

Our new River District NeighborWoods Initiative is focused on planting and caring for trees throughout the River District neighborhood and surrounding area.

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Stewarding Folsom’s heritage oaks for Earth Day

May 4, 2021

To celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Folsom’s 15-year status as a Tree City USA, the Sacramento Tree Foundation partnered up with the City of Folsom to care for some beautiful mature trees over the weekend.

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Quercus douglasii - blue oak acorn and leaves

Deepening our roots in North Sacramento

March 30, 2021

We’ve joined forces in North Sacramento with local leaders to expand the urban forest in a large area covering North Sacramento, Del Paso Heights, South Natomas, Hagginwood, Gardenland, Northgate, and parts of Arden Arcade and North Highlands.

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