CityTrees Blog

Celebrating 4,000 Trees: CityTrees’ Milestone in Redwood City’s Red Morton Park

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 […]

CityTrees Initiative Enhances Redwood City Streets with 12 New Trees

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 […]

CityTrees of Redwood City: A Rainy Day, Determined Hearts, and 10 New Trees

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 […]

Electronic Arts (EA) Volunteers Team Up with CityTrees to Green Redwood City

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 […]

Exploring Redwood City’s Urban Forest: A Walk with Stanford Lead Arborist James Biddle

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 […]

Harvesting Hope: A Look Back at the Bountiful 2022-2023 Planting Season

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 […]

Earth Day Delivers: CityTrees Plants Trees

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 […]

Bringing Greenery to Underserved Communities: A Recap of the April 8 CityTrees Planting

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 […]