Restoring Nature’s Balance: CityTrees and Grassroots Ecology’s Creekside Planting at Redwood High School

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 […]

The Impact of Urban Greening: CityTrees’ 2023-2024 Season in Review

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]