We are always very well represented at several Arbor Day Events each year in our region. Reports and photos from events will be posted here.
SanTree Festival - March 14th, 2009
This year's SanTree Festival was held on March 14th at Mast Park along side the San Diego River in Santee. Numerous native species such as oak and sycamore were planted at this event along with litter cleanups and weed abatement. Congratulations to the City of Santee and SDRUFC council member Annette Saul on being awarded their Tree City USA designation for 2008 and on a highly successful community event. You can read a blog about SanTree from a local community member by clicking here.
Photos from SanTree
City of San Diego Arbor Day - April 18th, 2009
The City of San Diego held their Arbor Day event on April 18th at Dorothy Petway Community Park. This newer park was a great example of community involvement. The young trees at the park will grow to benefit the community. Mayor Jerry Sanders was on hand to receive the City's Tree City USA award for 2008. Congratulations to the City of San Diego, SDRUFC council member Drew Potacki and San Diego Gas and Electric (recipients of Tree Line USA award) on a great event.
Make a Difference Day - October 23rd, 2010
On October 23rd, 2010, 1146 trees were planting throughout San Diego County at various events. Funding of $400,000 for this project came from the California ReLeaf American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Program through the USDA Forest Service.
One of these events was in North County with the City of Oceanside to plant trees at MarLado Highlands Park and observe the City's Arbor Day Celebrating the third year of being a Tree City USA. To see the Press Release click here.
