California ReLeaf

California ReLeaf Working to protect, enhance, and grow California's urban and community forests.

California ReLeaf was founded in 1989 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2004. California ReLeaf works statewide to promote alliances among community-based groups, individuals, industry, and government agencies, encouraging each to contribute to the livability of our cities and the protection of our environment by planting and caring for trees. California ReLeaf also serves

as the State’s volunteer coordinator for urban forestry in partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Our goals include:

• Expanding delivery of services and resources to California ReLeaf Network Groups.
• Broadening funding opportunities for urban and community forestry projects.
• Fostering involvement within the urban forestry movement by California’s diverse communities.
• Improving legislative outreach and advocacy efforts on a state and federal level.

03/24/2026

Thank you for all your great support, CAL FIRE, Blue Shield of California, Southern California Edison, and the U.S. Forest Service!

01/28/2026

🎨Do you have a young artist in your life who is inspired by nature? California ReLeaf’s 2026 Arbor Week Poster Contest is now open!

This year’s theme, “Trees Are Our Friends”, celebrates how being near trees makes us happier, helps us relax, enjoy the outdoors, and stay cool on hot days.

🗓The deadline to enter is February 12.

Learn more about the contest and eligibility rules at: https://bit.ly/ArborWeekPoster

Share this and help inspire the next generation of forest stewards!

California ReLeaf

🌳 Tree Cheers for Ventura Tree Alliance Ventura, CA! 🌟We're excited to celebrate our California Arbor Week grantee, Ven...
07/03/2025

🌳 Tree Cheers for Ventura Tree Alliance Ventura, CA! 🌟

We're excited to celebrate our California Arbor Week grantee, Ventura Tree Alliance, for their incredible tree-planting efforts—generously supported by Southern California Edison (SCE) / Edison International.

🚀 Making an Impact:
Ventura Tree Alliance (VTA), an all-volunteer nonprofit, used Arbor Week Grant funding to bring trees where they're needed most:
🌿 Lincoln Elementary – With just 4% canopy coverage, students desperately needed shade to improve outdoor learning conditions.
🌲 Arroyo Verde Park – A 129-acre space still recovering from Thomas Fire damage, where shade trees were lost.

💚 Community Coming Together:
🌱 March 12, 2025 – VTA partnered with the City’s Urban Forestry Division to plant 16 trees at Arroyo Verde Park. Despite rainy weather, 22 dedicated volunteers worked to support park sustainability!
🎨 April 11, 2025 – VTA teamed up with Ventura Unified School District to host a Family Picnic & Tree Planting Celebration at Lincoln Elementary! Students and families welcomed 8 new trees—each assigned to a classroom, becoming an interactive part of lessons in science, art, and reading.

These efforts will enhance air quality, provide essential shade, and foster environmental stewardship, ensuring long-term benefits for Ventura’s students, families, and the community.

🌟 A huge thank you to Edison International, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service for making our 2025 small grant programs possible!

📢 Learn more about California ReLeaf’s grant programs 👉 californiareleaf.org/grants

🌳 Welcome to the California ReLeaf Network, Grow Monrovia! 👏We’re excited to introduce Grow Monrovia, one of our newest ...
07/01/2025

🌳 Welcome to the California ReLeaf Network, Grow Monrovia! 👏

We’re excited to introduce Grow Monrovia, one of our newest Network Members! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, they are on a mission to grow food, good habitat, and community—creating greener, healthier spaces for Monrovia residents.

🌱 Through urban canopy expansion, habitat corridors, and community-driven leadership, Grow Monrovia is transforming underused spaces into thriving green assets. Their work empowers local residents with the education and tools needed to steward their environment.

🔗 Learn more about Grow Monrovia: https://www.growmonrovia.org/

💚 Explore all California ReLeaf Network Members and their impactful missions. Find a group near you by visiting our website: californiareleaf.org/findagroup

🌳 Exciting Update: All Things Trees Resource Library! 🌳In case you missed it, we've revamped and indexed our "All Things...
06/30/2025

🌳 Exciting Update: All Things Trees Resource Library! 🌳

In case you missed it, we've revamped and indexed our "All Things Trees Resource Library" to make it easier than ever to find the resources you need! Whether you're looking for advocacy tools, tree care tips, community engagement strategies, tree research, municipal planning insights, or more—it's all in one place.

📖 Explore the updated resource library and discover valuable information to support your efforts in greening your community.

👉 Visit: californiareleaf.org/all-things-trees

🌳 Tree Cheers for ECOSLO! 🌳Congratulations to our Growing Green Communities grantee, Environmental Center of San Luis Ob...
06/27/2025

🌳 Tree Cheers for ECOSLO! 🌳

Congratulations to our Growing Green Communities grantee, Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo, on completing their inspiring tree-planting project—generously sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

ECOSLO’s Growing Green Communities tree planting project at Oceano Memorial Park exemplified the power of community collaboration and environmental stewardship. Oceano, an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, faces significant challenges due to limited access to government funding for urban greening initiatives. This has led to a decline in tree canopy, despite the area experiencing some of the county’s highest pollution burdens and poorest air quality. In response, ECOSLO focused its grant-funded efforts on restoring tree cover in Oceano, aiming to provide much-needed shade, improve air quality, and enhance the overall health and resilience of the community.

On March 22, ECOSLO brought together PG&E employees, local volunteers, and key partners—including San Luis Obispo County Parks and Recreation, the Oceano Beach Community Association, Rotary Club of Pismo Beach, and the California Conservation Corps—for a tree planting event at Oceano Memorial Park and Campground. Volunteers not only planted new trees but also planted seeds of community pride and environmental awareness, as residents expressed heartfelt appreciation for the revitalization of their local park.

👏 Huge thanks to PG&E, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service for making our 2025 small grant programs possible!

🔗 Learn more about California ReLeaf’s grant programs: californiareleaf.org/grants

It’s HOT! ☀️🥵 Is Your Tree Thirsty?💦🌳 Mature Trees (3+ years old):Deep watering 1-2 times a month in the dry season help...
06/26/2025

It’s HOT! ☀️🥵 Is Your Tree Thirsty?

💦🌳 Mature Trees (3+ years old):
Deep watering 1-2 times a month in the dry season helps keep them healthy. But needs vary by species, location, weather, and soil type! 🌿 Some native trees, like California oaks, may not need summer watering in non-drought years.

💦🌱 Young Trees (0-3 years old):
These little ones need 5 gallons of water 2-4 times a week to grow strong and stay healthy!

💚💧 Mulch Matters!
Help your tree retain moisture by applying mulch in a donut shape—4 feet in diameter. ✨ Pro Tip: Keep mulch away from the trunk and layer it about 4 inches thick to maximize benefits.

🌿 Water Wise Tree Care Tips: 👉 californiareleaf.org/saveourtrees

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2115 J Street, Ste 213
Sacramento, CA
95816

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