East Sacramento Preservation Supports McKinley Park Tree Workshop

Trees of McKinley Park – Free Workshop

The public is invited to attend a free tree care workshop to learn about caring for the trees of McKinley Park. Master Arborist, Susan Sims, will be discussing plant biology and offering a prescription for park canopy health and well-being on Saturday February 5, 8:30 am-12:30 pm at the Clunie Community Center, 601 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento 95816. Weather permitting, Ms. Sims will provide a tour of McKinley Park’s trees of significance. This workshop is ideal for frequent visitors to the park, local residents, and those interested in arboriculture or mature tree care.

McKinley Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest and most popular parks. The 31.9 acres of urban park include the Clunie Clubhouse and McKinley Library, a pond, jogging trails, and a large inventory of elm, sycamore, maple, eucalyptus and other large canopy trees.

Susan Sims is an Agricultural Biologist, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, CaUFC Certified Urban Forester, Agricultural Advisor & applicator. Specializing in tree health, preservation and education, Susan and her husband have owned Sims Tree Health Specialists since 1972 and the Sims Tree Learning Center since 1996.   Susan received her degree from Cal Poly, Pomona, majoring in Agricultural Biology and minoring in Plant pathology and Ornamental Horticulture.

The February 5th public workshop is free, but limited to 50 guests. Please contact the Sacramento Tree Foundation to RSVP. (916) 924-8733 or supportus@sactree.com.

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East Sacramento Shop Sells Electric Bikes

The Electric Bike Shop

Earth friendly transportation is now available on 36th and J Streets. Mike Majors and Ivan Snyder, long-time residents of East Sacramento, opened The Electric Bike Shop just last month. They hope to get people out of their cars when running errands around town. “You can pedal like a bike, or use the electric power, says Majors. No special licensing is required and the charge is up to 20 miles on most models.”

On the showroom floor

A rider can chose to pedal all the way or tap into the volt power as needed. No more parking hassles and no fuel emissions! Not a bad ride.

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