Welcome to East Sacramento Preservation

East Sacramento Preservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grassroots group. We work to protect historic structures, parks, and the character of our neighborhood. We advocate for a safe, healthy environment and honest, transparent government.

We are proud to support local students through our ESP Scholarship Fund—an investment in the next generation.

We support the expansion and long-term health of the neighborhood tree canopy through coordinated park planting and stewardship programs.

Advocacy for Public Spaces and Historic Buildings

East Sacramento Preservation advocates for the protection and stewardship of everyday public spaces and historic buildings that define the neighborhood’s character. We work to ensure these places are respected, preserved, and thoughtfully integrated into a changing city.

Trash Abatement and Shared Spaces

ESP organizes trash abatement and improvement efforts in parks, alleys, walkways, and other shared neighborhood corridors.

Join us! Whether you volunteer, donate, or simply stay informed, your support helps keep East Sacramento strong.

East Sacramento Preservation Articles of Incorporation (.pdf)Download

Please use the DONATE button on the right hand side of the page to join or donate.

Meetings – 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Meetings begin at 6:30 PM, Clunie Clubhouse, Alhambra Room (winter meeting hours)

martinpalomar@yahoo.com
PO Box 191763
Sacramento, CA 95819

A Small but Meaningful Restoration in East Sacramento

Posted on 03/10/2026 by admin

The familiar “Welcome to East Sacramento” sign has greeted residents and visitors for years. Recently, the garden surrounding the entrance sign had fallen into neglect, with overgrown plantings and fading landscaping that no longer reflected the pride many neighbors feel about the area.

Last week, members of East Sacramento Preservation stepped in to help restore the space.

Association President Martin Palomar and Treasurer Will Green spent time working on the garden beds surrounding the brick monument sign. Their efforts focused on clearing debris, trimming back overgrowth, and bringing the planting beds back into shape so the sign and its landscaping would once again present a welcoming entrance to the neighborhood.

The improvement is simple but noticeable. Freshly tended beds, trimmed shrubs, and spring flowers now frame the brick sign, giving the corner a cared-for appearance that reflects the character of East Sacramento.

Projects like this often happen quietly. They rely on residents who notice when something needs attention and are willing to spend a little time making things better.

Small acts of stewardship—cleaning, planting, repairing—help preserve the sense of place that many people value in this neighborhood.

If you pass the sign in the coming days, you may notice the difference. It is a reminder that community care often starts with just a few people rolling up their sleeves and getting to work.

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Plant a Tree. Leave a Legacy.

Posted on 02/21/2026 by admin

Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Shepard Garden & Arts Center
3330 McKinley Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95816

East Sacramento Tree Planting Event at Shepard Garden & Arts Center

Rain or Shine

Rain or Shine!

East Sacramento Preservation (ESP) is proud to partner with the City of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment (YPCE) for a meaningful and hands-on community tree planting event at McKinley Park.

Together, we will plant approximately 15 new trees, helping strengthen the park’s canopy, improve neighborhood air quality, and create lasting shade for future generations.

What Volunteers Will Do

Participants will:

  • Clear and prepare pre-dug planting holes
  • Plant and properly stake new trees
  • Add mulch around the base of each tree
  • Help ensure each tree gets the strongest possible start

And as a special touch, volunteers will even have the opportunity to name the trees they plant.

No prior experience is necessary. Our team will demonstrate proper planting techniques and guide volunteers every step of the way.

What to Bring

  • Work gloves
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing you don’t mind getting dirty

What’s Provided

  • All tools and supplies from YPCE
  • Trees and staking materials through our partnership with SMUD and the Sacramento Tree Foundation

This is a free, family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or brand new to planting, your participation makes a difference.

We need         50–70 volunteers. 

Sponsors       Sacramento Tree Foundation

                       SMUD

                       City of Sacramento YPCE

Join us for a rewarding morning of service, connection, and community pride.

Come plant a tree — and leave a legacy. 🌳

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