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The state capital takes its tree-loving culture seriously, which makes it a good candidate for a fall color getaway.

There are "links between poor air quality and risk of contracting coronavirus... People of color are more likely to breathe polluted air due to decades of racist housing and environmental policies. In California and across the country, redlining practices excluded Black people and Latinos from neighborhoods considered 'desirable' and pushed them into housing near freeways, refineries and power plants."

"A strong beginning leads to a lifetime of success. That’s particularly true of trees."

"Public servant, organizer, tree planter and friend. A longtime South Natomas resident and community leader, Ray Tretheway will be retiring this year as Executive Director of the Sacramento Tree Foundation after co-founding the nationally known, award-winning organization in 1982."

Sac State's vast growth of trees, in addition to creating a beautiful campus setting, also provides significant environmental benefits and supports the University's commitment to sustainability.

Read a thank you letter from our Executive Director, Ray Tretheway, as he prepares for his retirement this December. 

"September is transition time in gardens where there is lingering beauty and things to do. While still wearing sandals and shorts, give some thought and love to the garden before it’s too late."

"We've all been dreaming of ways to make our homes more comfortable and planting some beautiful shade trees is a great way to do it -- all while cleaning our air and fighting climate change!"