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2025 Scholarship Winners

Posted on 06/21/2025 by admin

East Sacramento Preservation is proud to announce that the 2025 East Sacramento Preservation Scholarship has been awarded to three graduating seniors from UMOJA International Academy.

Watch the 2025 UMOJA graduation ceremony here.

Lucy Higginbotham

Lucy is a tenacious scholar and a quiet leader, known for her integrity, reliability, and strong work ethic. She leads by example—whether in the classroom, in the field with her binoculars, or through her artwork. A passionate birder and dedicated volunteer at Effie Yeaw, Lucy brings curiosity and care to everything she does. This fall, she will begin her next chapter at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Jazmin Meza

Jazmin is a remarkable self-advocate and an inspiring example of what it means to strive for personal growth. She is caring, generous, and deeply committed to mental health advocacy. Jazmin has contributed her time and energy to multiple class fundraisers and consistently embodies the values of the International Baccalaureate program. We are proud to support her as she moves forward, and we look forward to celebrating her future achievements.

Charles Shaver

Charles is an exceptional thinker with a strong academic record, having excelled in honors-level courses since middle school. He brings clarity and purpose to every discussion, often leading with insightful observations and a deep sense of justice. A natural communicator, Charles is both sociable and thoughtful—equally at ease engaging classmates in conversation or guiding classroom dialogue. He will continue his studies at California State University, Chico in Fall 2025.

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Sacramento’s 20-year Urban Forestry Plan Ready for Review

Posted on 06/19/2025 by admin
Sacramento’s identity as the City of Trees is more than a nickname. It’s a legacy rooted in community, health, and resilience. Our urban forest is an essential infrastructure that keeps neighborhoods cool, cleans our air, boosts property values, and enhances quality of life. But protecting this vital resource for future generations demands commitment, dedicated investment, thoughtful planning, and inclusive actions. There are numerous Plan strategies that will help to increase our tree canopy; however, without help from outside public stakeholders, it will be difficult for the City to implement this plan.

Sacramento’s 20-year Urban Forestry Plan (UFP) for trees has entered its final phase and will be presented to City Council for adoption on June 24, 2025.  We must act now to make sure trees remain a fundamental part of our city as we grow. 

Email your council member and the mayor with the amendment below, and ask them to add language to the plan to ensure its implementation:Find your Council and Mayor’s email:  https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/mayor-council/Find-Your-District

Ask them to establish a collaborative working group comprised of City staff implementing the plan and key tree canopy stakeholders.  

Copy (CC) your email to: trees4sacto@gmail.com

TO ATTEND COUNCIL HEARING 6/24/2025 IN PERSON:Sacramento City Hall Chambers915 I Street, 1st Floor Chambers5:00 pmSEND E-COMMENTS TO COUNCIL HEARING –GO TO COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM FOR URBAN FOREST PLAN The agenda and e-comment portal will be accessible on Thursday, June 19.  

Provide e-comments here.In “upcoming meetings” section > June 24 Council Hearing. For assistance with the e-comment process, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808-7200 or clerk@cityofsacramento.org.  

You can also watch the Council hearing from the above link. REVIEW THE MOST CURRENT URBAN FOREST PLAN 
As an advocacy group of residents, Trees for Sacramento champions sound public policy and works with the City Council and local organizations to ensure trees are treated as a core component of city planning.

Thank you for your continued support.
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