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 […]
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 […]