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 […]
Arbor Day, celebrated on November 18th this year, brought a wave of green to the streets of Redwood City as over 20 dedicated volunteers gathered under cloudy skies to plant a variety of trees in the Palm Park neighborhood. Despite a brief spell of rain, the weather cleared up by the end of the planting, leaving behind a sense of […]
On Friday, October 20, Electronic Arts (EA) volunteers joined forces with CityTrees to make a significant contribution to the environment by planting 18 trees in Redwood City. This collaborative effort is not just about planting trees; it’s about fostering a greener and more sustainable future for the city. The start of the 2023-2024 planting season has kicked off on a […]
Redwood City, nestled between the picturesque Woodside and the stunning Stulsaft Park, is a place of natural beauty and vibrant communities. And what better way to experience this harmony between nature and the city than through an educational tree tour led by the renowned Stanford Lead Arborist, James Biddle? Organized by the dedicated team at CityTrees, a Redwood City-based organization […]
In the bustling heart of Redwood City, nestled among the tall buildings and concrete streets, a small but dedicated team at CityTrees was on a mission to bring shade, beauty, and equity to their community. They were gearing up for their 2023-2024 planting season, and the excitement in the air was palpable. But this year was different. The spark of […]
Previous Next The 2022-2023 CityTrees planting season was a success, with 255 trees planted across various communities of Redwood City. A special focus was placed on planting in disadvantaged and pollution burdened communities to address inequities in urban green spaces. “The planting season started off with an ambitious pace in the fall, soon to be bedeviled by historic storms, localized […]
Previous Next Welcome, readers! I am thrilled to share with you the incredible CityTrees Earth Day planting event that took place on April 22 in Redwood City. Sponsored by Sims Metal, this event brought together over 30 individuals who worked together to plant 35 trees in the Palm Park neighborhood. This community-led initiative was a wonderful example of how a […]
Previous Next CityTrees, a local organization dedicated to increasing greenery in underserved communities, made a significant impact on April 8 with a successful tree planting event. More than 20 volunteers gathered in the Palm Park area of Redwood City to plant 27 trees, including Bay Laurel Saratoga’s, African Sumacs, Crepe Myrtle, and Chinese Fringetree, as part of CityTrees’ ongoing efforts […]
Previous Next It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and nearly 20 folks gathered at the downtown Redwood City library community room to learn about the benefits of pruning. The CityTrees team organized the event to educate people on the importance of tree maintenance and how pruning can help promote healthier trees. Importance of Pruning Pruning is a crucial component of […]