Tree Love

Help your tree thrive so it can provide shade, beauty and habitat, clean the air and water, and make our cities and towns healthier and more livable for decades to come.

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Why Plant Trees?

Trees are constantly working for us. They clean our air and water, help us save energy, provide wildlife habitat, and increase our quality of life. They are a legacy we plant and leave for future generations. Learn more about how trees impact our community health and how you can bring the benefits of trees to your neighborhood.

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Take Action

Get involved in your own community to take action against the drought. There are so many ways to make a difference: create a DIY Mulch Party in your own neighborhood; start a NeighborWoods project; learn from the experts at a Drought Workshop; or visit the Save Our Water website for local information about water conservation and what you can do to help. » Learn More »

Quick Tips for Saving Water and Trees

Learn quick tips on saving water and trees.

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Choose the Best Tree for your Space!

Find ideal trees for your space by searching our Shady Eighty database for tree characteristics you’re most interested in! We created a list of the very best trees for our region and now you can easily search our online database for trees that meet your needs. Happy planting!

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Care for your Roots

Roots work hard to keep your tree healthy, strong, and anchored into the ground. Learn how to care for your roots so they can thrive underground.

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Stake a Young Tree

Fertilize a Young Tree

Protect your Young Tree

Teach Kids about the Urban Forest

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Jun1

Painting at Urban Wood Rescue

Urban Wood Rescue

Saturday, June 1 8:30A - 1:30P

Help Urban Wood Rescue beautify their yard and freshen up a pair of shipping containers with a new coat of paint! Be prepared to get messy and spend some time outside.

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Jun13

Learn at Lunch: Unveiling the City of Sacramento's New Urban Forest Master Plan

Sacramento Tree Foundation Office

Thursday, June 13 11:30A - 1:00P

Join us for an informative session on the city of Sacramento's new urban forest master plan led by Kevin Hocker, Urban Forest Manager for the City of Sacramento.

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