There is something transformative about a neighborhood coming together to plant trees. This Saturday, under a perfectly clear blue sky, Hudson Avenue in Redwood City became a little greener, a little cooler, and a lot more vibrant. With over a dozen enthusiastic volunteers donning their neon vests and grabbing shovels, the CityTrees team set out to enhance our local canopy. […]
On Saturday, January 31, the CityTrees board took a different approach to our neighborhood planting: we went door-to-door. Instead of simply identifying open plots of dirt, our team spent the morning canvassing Carolina Avenue and Ohio Street, knocking on doors and chatting with residents about the benefits of a thriving canopy. The “Consent to Care” Model At CityTrees, we know […]
There is an old gardener’s saying that the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, but the second-best time is today. At CityTrees, we’d add a slight addendum: the very best time is right before a good rain! On Saturday, November 15, just hours before the heavens opened up, a dedicated crew of about a dozen volunteers […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]