California ReLeaf

Join us in welcoming one of our newest California ReLeaf Network Members, Santa Rosa ReLeaf! Santa Rosa ReLeaf, based in Sonoma County, is dedicated to creating vibrant communities, strengthening civic ties, balancing growth, and retaining neighborhood character. Santa Rosa ReLeaf was established this year as a new community-based tree-planting group with a strong belief in the intersection of ecology and the arts. They are fiscally sponsored by Santa Rosa Urban Arts Partnership and strive to make neighborhoods and transit corridors greener for the health of the Santa Rosa community. Learn more about Network Membership on our website: https://lnkd.in/gJ-ubiN4

Congrats to our California Arbor Week grantee, SLA Inc., who completed their tree-planting grant project generously sponsored by Edison International. 🌳 🙌 SLA Inc.'s Arbor Week Grant Project was created to tackle a pressing issue in the City of Compton: the shortage of trees and shade. In some areas of the city, the tree canopy is as low as 3-5%. The absence of trees worsens the urban heat island effect, causing sidewalks and parking lots to become scorching hot, especially during extreme heat events. A recent UCLA heat study revealed that residents of Compton were at a higher risk of emergency room visits due to extreme heat, largely because of disparities in shade. SLA Inc. aimed to help address this need by collaborating with the City of Compton to plant trees along Wilmington Avenue. The project sought to improve the quality of life for community members by providing relief from harsh sunlight and creating inviting outdoor spaces for leisure and recreation. Additionally, aspects of the project were customized to meet specific community needs, such as selecting tree species suitable for the local climate. SLA Inc. organized its tree planting event on March 9th during Arbor Week and involved local neighbors in the effort. SLA Inc., in partnership with the City of Compton and Assemblymember Mike Gipson's office, and engaged residents and families from the neighborhood to participate in the tree planting. Community members worked together to plant 15 new trees along Wilmington Avenue. Following the tree planting, SLA Inc. hosted a community gathering where they provided more information about tree care and celebrated the community's collaborative efforts in creating a sustainable and resilient environment for current and future generations. Tree Cheers to our grantee SLA Inc., and big thanks to our grant sponsor, Edison International, as well as the ongoing support we receive from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service, who help make these small grants possible! Learn More about California ReLeaf's Grant Programs by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gEgCP2fe #grantproject #urbanforestry #grantstory

Did you know? 🤔 California ReLeaf Network Members are eligible for a FREE PlanIT Geo TreePlotter Inventory account through our Network Tree Inventory Program! Learn more about the program and eligibility: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwayaQbn ✅ Top 5 Reasons to Inventory Your Organization's Trees 🌳 Visually Share Your Organization’s Tree Planting Impact 🌳 Report the Eco-Benefits of Your Trees 🌳 Make Data-Driven Decisions to Optimize Tree Health and Longevity 🌳 Record and Track Future Tree Planting Sites 🌳 Easily Track Grant/Donor Funded Trees and Projects 🙏 Thank you to our Network Tree Inventory Sponsors, who are making this program possible! 🌿 USDA Forest Service 🌿 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) 🌿 Proposition 68 #urbanforestry #trees #treeinventory

🌳 New Urban and Community Forestry Resource 🌳 Collecting and sharing personal stories about trees helps communities recognize their special connection to urban nature and each other. The Tree Stories toolkit is a new resource designed to help you produce stories about urban trees. This toolkit is a step-by-step guide to help you: 🌳 design a storytelling project theme and deliverables 🌳 perform public outreach to build a story collection 🌳 distribute and celebrate the project with your community 🌳 analyze and identify trends in your community’s overall perception of urban trees. Learn More: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkXbnBhe #UrbanForestry #Trees #TreeStories #Storytelling #GrantStorytelling #ProjectStorytelling

📣Grant Opportunity Hispanic Access Foundation recently announced a new Urban and Community Forestry RFP called Nuestros Bosques: Faith-Based and Strategic Local Investments. Grant funding for this new program was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. 👉Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gfki-NGZ 🌳Eligible Applicants🌳 🌱Organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status are eligible to apply. Eligible entities include: ▪️Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) ▪️Community-Based Organizations (CBO’s) 🌱Federally Recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/villages, and Tribal organizations as defined in 25 USC 5304 (l) and operating within the United States, or its territories may also apply. 🌳Total Funding Opportunity🌳: $10,786,295 🌱$2,000,000 to support faith-based organizations 🌱$8,786,295 to support additional strategic local investments, including Tribal organizations, community-based/nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations, which will target projects in disadvantaged communities. 🌱Award amounts: $50,000-$1,000,000 ⏰Grant Application Due Date: November 15, 2024 #urbanforestry #grantopportunity

🌳 In Case You Missed It! 🌳 The webinar recording of our Learn Over Lunch with Climate Action Now (CAN!) is available. Learn about CAN!'s work engaging their community in tree care and ecological maintenance. Webinar Recording 👉: https://lnkd.in/gs7bbjSN

Congrats to our Growing Green Communities grantee, Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.), who completed their tree-planting grant project generously sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. 🌳🙌 Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is a nonprofit dedicated to providing academic and social support for at-risk youth in Visitacion Valley. The organization decided to address the lack of trees on the school campuses they serve. With grant funds from Growing Green Communities, R.O.C.K. partnered with three Visitacion Valley Schools, local nonprofits, and community groups, to organize tree planting and educational events. Many of the programs engaged after-school program participants. Students and their families were invited to participate in campus-wide clean-ups during their spring events. R.O.C.K., along with community partners like Visitacion Valley Greenway, also led tree and community garden plantings where students, with adult guidance, worked together to plant fruit and shade trees. This included discussions on how to plant a tree, what the tree needs to survive, and prepping the soil for planting. Perhaps the most significant engagement and takeaway was that students and families were able to contribute to their school campuses and their neighborhood gardens, beautifying the outdoor spaces and contributing to the local ecology. Tree Cheers to our grantee, R.O.C.K., and big thanks to our grant sponsor, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and the ongoing support we receive from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service, who help make these small grant programs possible! Learn more about our pass-through grant programs by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gxrvdivK #urbanforestry #grantprogram #treeplanting #grants #grantproject

Job Opportunities! 💼🌳 Friends of the Urban Forest, based in San Francisco, is hiring 🌳 Deputy Director of Finance & Operations 🌳 Human Resources Manager 🌳 Workforce Development Vocational Assistant 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghvxavy8 TreePeople, based in Los Angeles, is hiring: 🌳 Community Forestry Associate (San Gabriel Valley) 🌳 Community Forestry Associate (South/Southeast Los Angeles) 🌳 Community Forestry Associate Manager (Southeast Los Angeles) 🌳 Community Forestry Coordinator (San Fernando Valley) 🌳 Community Forestry Coordinator (San Gabriel Valley) 🌳 Community Forestry Coordinator (South Los Angeles) 🌳 Community Forestry Associate Manager (San Gabriel Valley) 🌳 Environmental Education and Outdoor Equity Coordinator 🌳 Forest Health Engagement Associate 🌳 Regional Manager (San Fernando Valley) 🌳 Regional Manager (South LA and Southeast LA) 🌳 School Partnerships Associate Manager 🌳 Additional Positions 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDAz__pT Canopy, based in Palo Alto, is hiring: 🌳 Tree Care Coordinator 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwAxw7h Our City Forest, based in San Jose, is hiring: 🌳 Business & Finance Manager 🌳 Major Gifts Officer 🌳 Planting Program Coordinator 🌳 Climate Corps Service Member 👉 https://lnkd.in/gAWZ_Gap Council for Watershed Health, based in Los Angeles, is hiring: 🌳 Grants and Compliance Manager 🌳 Project Manager 👉 https://bit.ly/3zYa8UQ #urbanforestry #greenjobs #jobopportunities #hiring #jobopportunity

Attention Young Artists and Tree Lovers! 🌳 🎨 🌟 Entries are now open for the 2025 Arbor Week Poster Contest! 🌟 Each year, California kicks off Arbor Week (March 7 – 14) with a Youth Poster Contest. During Arbor Week, we celebrate how trees make our neighborhoods cooler, healthier, and safer for everyone. Learn more about the contest below and share it with young tree heroes in your community! 🎨 2025 Contest Theme: “Trees Root Our Community.” ✅ Eligibility: California Youth Ages 5 - 12 years old 💰 Prizes: Winners receive cash prizes ranging from $25 - $100 ⏰ Entry Due Date: February 7, 2025 (postmarked) 👉 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/dzq8dY9e Big thanks to our Arbor Week Partners the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service! #urbanforestry #artcontest

📣 New Funding Opportunity! Hispanic Access Foundation just announced a new grant opportunity. Their new program, Nuestros Bosques, will soon accept RFPs for #UrbanForestry Projects. Learn more about it by attending their webinar on October 18th. 🌳 👇