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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreWould 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.
Read MoreCalifornia 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.
Read MoreOur new River District NeighborWoods Initiative is focused on planting and caring for trees throughout the River District neighborhood and surrounding area.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreWe’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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