Rooting for Sacramento

Trees are our love note to Sacramentans. From seed to slab, we're growing the urban forest that makes this region livable and lovable.

Together, we are cultivating beautiful green spaces that nurture our health, uplift our spirits, and continue our legacy as the City of Trees.

With your help, we are stewarding the urban forest from seed to slab

Harvesting

Gathering the seeds that will reforest the region

Sowing

Planting a seed to inspire the next generation of tree stewards

Planting

Growing a livable and lovable Sacramento region

Tending

Cultivating thriving communities through stewardship

Reclaiming

Giving a second life to Sacramento's fallen trees

Helpful Tips

How to plant a tree

Get detailed instructions or watch our video to learn how to get your tree off to a healthy start.

Choose the right tree for your space

Browse 80+ trees that grow best in our region and find ones you love.

Find tree care advice

Learn what your trees need to thrive and keep them healthy with these simple tips.

How would you like to get involved?

Plant

Get free trees to plant at your home or business.

Volunteer

Plant and care for trees in parks, schools, and open spaces.

Learn

Find tips to plant and care for your trees.

Give

Make a gift to bring lasting change to our region.

Why trees?

Trees are intertwined with our lives in ways we cannot always quantify — we can't measure concepts like beauty, serenity, or a sense of place. When it comes to the benefits we can calculate, trees pack a powerful punch in addressing some of the biggest issues we face in the 21st century.

Climate Resilience

Trees are powerful stalwarts in the fight against climate change, and they shield our neighborhoods from the harmful effects of rising temperatures and irregular rainfall.

Social Equity

Trees are a cornerstone of environmental justice and can offset negative impacts from decades of discriminatory planning practices in marginalized communities.

Public Health

Our health is directly linked to the tree canopy where we live. Places with dense canopy have lower rates of asthma, high blood pressure, obesity, and more.

growing thriving communities through stewardship of our urban forest