Category Archives: Trees

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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Growing the Canopy, One Tree at a Time

Posted on 01/12/2026 by admin

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.