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 […]
As cities continue to grow and urbanize, it’s becoming increasingly important to focus on ways to create livable and healthy environments for people. One way to achieve this goal is by planting city trees, and a new study published in the journal Landscape and Urban Planning highlights just how impactful these trees can be for our health and longevity. The […]
Previous Next On a windy, rainy day in Redwood City, a group of dedicated volunteers from two local synagogues braved the elements to plant 28 trees on Adams and Woodrow streets. Despite the inclement weather, the volunteers were determined to make a positive impact on their community by helping to improve its green spaces. As they arrived on site on […]
On November 19, 2022, CityTrees, a nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees in urban areas, held a tree-planting event in Redwood City to celebrate Arbor Day. The event was a great success, with 29 trees planted by volunteers from the local community. The trees planted included a variety of species, such as Brisbane Box, Netleaf Oak, Silver Linden, Bay Laurel, […]
Previous Next Are you looking for a heartwarming story to brighten up your holiday season? Look no further than City Trees and the Rotary Club of Redwood City, who joined forces to plant 28 new trees on December 17, 2022. The project took place on several streets including 7th Ave, Bay Street, and Hoover Road, bringing more greenery to the […]