On the morning of Saturday, January 11, seven CityTrees board members gathered in Redwood City to care for the community’s urban forest. The crew focused on trees planted by the organization in recent years, as well as other street trees, ensuring they are healthy and thriving for years to come. The group inspected over 50 trees along Cleveland, Davis, Ebener, […]
On a bright and brisk Saturday, November 16, the banks of a creek at Redwood High School transformed into a hub of environmental restoration. In a powerful collaboration, CityTrees and Grassroots Ecology joined forces to plant native trees, restore the watershed, and educate volunteers on the importance of biodiversity and stewardship. With CityTrees board members guiding the way and Grassroots […]
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, CityTrees teamed up with Simms Metal for an enthusiastic tree-planting event in Redwood City. Volunteers gathered early in the morning, ready to roll up their sleeves and put in the work to bring new greenery to D and E Streets. In true community spirit, the team even took on the challenge of hand-digging several of […]
On Friday, October 11th, CityTrees partnered with Electronic Arts (EA) employees for an inspiring tree-planting event in Redwood City. The sunny morning set the perfect stage as over a dozen EA team members joined six CityTrees board members at Mezes Park on the corner of Warren and Standish. Their goal? Planting ten beautiful trees to green the streets and bring […]
On Saturday, July 20th, CityTrees had the pleasure of hosting a Tree Walk led by Stanford Arborist James Biddle, attracting over 30 residents and multiple CityTrees Board Members. This immersive event allowed participants to explore the diverse and vibrant urban forest of Redwood City. James Biddle expressed his excitement, saying, “It was an awesome tour with an engaged group. Some […]
Urban greening has become a cornerstone of sustainable city planning, and CityTrees, a volunteer-driven organization in Redwood City, is at the forefront of this movement. The recently released 2023-2024 CityTrees Impact Report showcases the significant strides made in enhancing the urban forest and fostering community engagement. A Milestone Year This planting season was particularly noteworthy as CityTrees celebrated the planting […]
Many thanks to Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer for Scot Scoop at Carlmont High School for capturing quotes and taking the photos! See her article here. This past Earth Day in April, CityTrees, a local volunteer organization dedicated to environmental stewardship, held a tree planting event in Redwood City, and guess what? High school students were at the heart of it […]
On a picturesque Saturday morning, amidst the chirping of birds and the gentle rustle of leaves, CityTrees reached a significant milestone in its mission to green urban spaces. On March 30th at 11 am, volunteers, past and present board members, and esteemed guests gathered at Red Morton Park in Redwood City to commemorate the ceremonial planting of the organization’s 4,000th […]
Redwood City’s streets received a green makeover recently as CityTrees, a local organization dedicated to urban forestry, planted a dozen trees along the streets near Red Morton Park. The initiative aimed not only to beautify the neighborhood but also to fulfill a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The species selected for planting included Crepe Myrtle “Muskogee,” Holly Oak, Chitalpa […]
Last Saturday, on January 20, a dedicated group of CityTrees board members and volunteers braved intermittent rain to embark on a unique tree-planting endeavor on Chestnut Street in Redwood City. This extraordinary effort not only added greenery to our community but showcased the commitment and passion of our team. The Challenge: Unlike the typical 15-gallon tree plantings, our team took […]