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Growing the Canopy, One Tree at a Time
McKinley Park Tree Planting — January 10, 2026
Please red-circle the date for the next tree care and planting of 2026:
March 28, 2026
Nearly 70 volunteers gathered near the horseshoe pits at McKinley Park for a highly successful community tree-planting event. Working together, participants planted 14 new trees, including Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) and Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel)—a meaningful step toward strengthening the park’s long-term canopy and resilience.
This event reflects a strong partnership between East Sacramento Preservation Neighborhood Association, Sacramento City Parks, Urban Forestry Arborists, Sacramento Tree Foundation, and SMUD, all working together to restore and enhance McKinley Park’s tree canopy.
The energy, teamwork, and shared commitment made for a memorable day.
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Posted in Clean Parks, Environment, McKinley Park, Trees, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Tagged East Sacramento, East Sacramento Preservation, sacramento tree foundation, Tree Planting
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McKinley Park Tree Planting January 10, 2026
| Rain or Shine – Let’s Grow the Canopy! East Sacramento Preservation-Neighborhood Association, is working in partnership with Sacramento City Parks, Urban Forestry Arborists, Sacramento Tree Foundation, and SMUD,to restore and enhance McKinley Park’s tree canopy. Date: January 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (rain or shine) 📍 Meeting Location: 33rd Street, George “Butter” Cole Field, Location of new soccer field. We will meet near the Horseshoe Pits in McKinley Park. (Look for the white tool van and City of Sacramento trucks.) 🌱 What You’ll Be Doing 45 volunteers are needed to plant 10-15 new trees in McKinley Park. The City Parks will pre-dig the holes using augers, and volunteers will: ✅ Clear holes with shovels ✅ Plant, stake, and mulch the trees ✅ Work together to strengthen our urban forest Volunteering with the project counts towards student community volunteering requirements. 🔨 What to Bring 🔹 Work gloves only (everything else will be provided, including shovels and tools) 🔹 Energy and enthusiasm! 🔹 Supervision for young volunteers—kids are welcome, but they need an energetic adult to educate, assist, and make sure they can complete the job. 📩 RSVP Now!📧 Email: Will Green – Wrldwdwil9@gmail.com 📱 Text: 916-202-7956 Come ready to dig, plant, and make a lasting impact on McKinley Park! See you there! 🌿💪📝 Sign Up & Waiver InfoAll volunteers must complete a City of Sacramento waiver before participating. 🔗 Use the QR code or Activity sign up at https://bttr.im/muczp 🚨 Spots are limited! If the event shows as FULL, add your name to the waiting list—last-minute openings often happen, and we’d love to have you join us. Just Show Up 🌿 A Special Thanks A huge thanks to SMUD for generously funding this event and to all our volunteers for making Sacramento truly the City of Trees! 🌳💚 |
Posted in Clean Parks, District 3, McKinley Park Pond, Parks, Trees
Tagged city of sacramento, City of Trees, East Sacramento, East Sacramento Preservation
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