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Tree Planting Season Wrap-Up at McKinley Park
March 29 marked a successful and heartfelt close to this year’s tree planting season. With the addition of 17 new trees, we’ve now planted a total of 33 trees in 2025—an inspiring step forward for our growing urban forest.
This final event was especially memorable thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of the young volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and dug right in. Their dedication gave us hope for a greener, stronger future.
A big thank-you to everyone who joined us this season and especially to the City for its ongoing support.
While we’re now officially out of tree planting season, we’re already looking ahead to next year—with big dreams and plenty more trees on the horizon.
🌳 Volunteers Needed for McKinley Park Tree Planting! (March 29)🌳
Rain or Shine – Let’s Grow the Canopy!
East Sacramento Preservation-Neighborhood Association, in partnership with Sacramento City Parks, Urban Forestry Arborists, and the Sacramento Tree Foundation, is working to restore and enhance McKinley Park’s tree canopy—and we need your help!
📅 Event Details
🗓 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Along 33rd Street near Park Way & the Tennis Courts at McKinley Blvd. (Look for the white tool van and City of Sacramento trucks.)
🌱 What You’ll Be Doing
We need 30-35 volunteers to plant 10-15 new trees in McKinley Park. The City 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
🔨 What to Bring
🔹 Work gloves (everything else, including shovels and tools, will be provided!)
🔹 Energy and enthusiasm!
🔹 Supervision for young volunteers—kids are welcome, but they need an energetic adult to assist them.
📝 Sign Up & Waiver Info
All volunteers must complete a City of Sacramento waiver before participating.
🔗 Activity # 29376 – Sign the waiver here.
🚨 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.
🌿 A Special Thanks
A huge thank you to SMUD for generously funding this event and to all of our volunteers for making Sacramento truly the City of Trees! 🌳💚
📩 RSVP Now!
📧 Email: Will Green – wgreen@surewest.net
📱 Text: 916-202-7956
Come ready to dig, plant, and leave a lasting impact on McKinley Park! See you there! 🌿💪
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