Category Archives: Volunteer

Growing the Canopy, One Tree at a Time

Posted on 01/12/2026 by admin
Rose Luther and the able crew.

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.

Save the Date

Join us as we continue to grow the canopy—one tree, and one gathering, at a time.

Below Dennis Harris, Volunteer Coordinator, YPCE, (Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment)

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Tree Planting Season Wrap-Up at McKinley Park

Posted on 04/13/2025 by admin

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.

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