There is something transformative about a neighborhood coming together to plant trees. This Saturday, under a perfectly clear blue sky, Hudson Avenue in Redwood City became a little greener, a little cooler, and a lot more vibrant. With over a dozen enthusiastic volunteers donning their neon vests and grabbing shovels, the CityTrees team set out to enhance our local canopy. […]
On Saturday, January 31, the CityTrees board took a different approach to our neighborhood planting: we went door-to-door. Instead of simply identifying open plots of dirt, our team spent the morning canvassing Carolina Avenue and Ohio Street, knocking on doors and chatting with residents about the benefits of a thriving canopy. The “Consent to Care” Model At CityTrees, we know […]
There is an old gardener’s saying that the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, but the second-best time is today. At CityTrees, we’d add a slight addendum: the very best time is right before a good rain! On Saturday, November 15, just hours before the heavens opened up, a dedicated crew of about a dozen volunteers […]
A dedicated team of a dozen CityTrees volunteers gathered on a warm Wednesday evening, June 11th, to give some love to two groves of oak trees in our community. The event focused on the continued care of trees planted by CityTrees, ensuring their healthy and safe growth for years to come. The evening’s work began with the structural pruning of […]
On April 5th, a beautiful Saturday morning, CityTrees and community members gathered to plant 15 trees along Madison Avenue and Hudson Street. Those strolling by might have noticed our CityTrees trailer nestled cozily along Madison Avenue while our CityTrees and community members got to work. Our planted trees consisted of Pink Dawn Chitalpa, Water Gum, Elegant Water Gum, Chisos Oak, […]
On a beautiful spring morning in Redwood City, CityTrees volunteers came together for a special Arbor Day planting event at Hawes Park, where eight new Coast Live Oak trees were planted along Hudson Street. The event brought together community members, city staff, and local leaders—including Redwood City Mayor Elmer Martínez Saballos, who joined the group and helped plant several trees. […]
Today, CityTrees, in partnership with the Redwood City Public Library, hosted an engaging and educational tree pruning seminar for 20 local residents. The event aimed to enhance community knowledge about proper tree care while also making a direct impact on the city’s urban forest. Held at the Redwood City Public Library, the seminar kicked off with a 45-minute session led […]
On a sunny February 8th, the Port of Redwood City saw a transformation as CityTrees partnered with the Board of Port Commissioners to plant native trees in the area. Despite challenges from recent heavy rains, the event was a resounding, though muddy, success! The team planted 12 trees in total: 3 Torrey Pine, 2 Swamp Mallee, 3 New Zealand Christmas […]
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 […]