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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.
77 Volunteers, 16 Trees, and a Greener Future
A record-breaking day!
A total of 77 dedicated volunteers—our largest turnout yet—came together at the Shephard Garden Center to plant 16 beautiful new trees in the eastern lawn. And in just 90 minutes, the work was done!
A Huge Thank You!
This incredible effort wouldn’t have been possible without:
✅ City Parks
✅ Dennis Harris, City Urban Arborist
✅ Jodi Carlson
✅ Our generous underwriters
Special thanks to SMUD and the Sacramento Tree Foundation for donating the trees. With your support, we’re ensuring that our parks remain green and vibrant for future generations!
Missed This One? Mark Your Calendars!
If you couldn’t join us this time, don’t worry—there’s one more planting event coming up!
March 29, 9 AM – Noon
McKinley Park / Picnic Pavilion area (between the tennis courts and new pavilions, 33rd Street & Park Way)
Register & sign waivers ahead of time:
City of Sacramento Parks & Rec Sign-up
What We Planted Today
Here’s what’s now growing strong thanks to YOU:
3 Blue Atlas Cedars (Cedrus atlantica)
5 Holly Oaks (Quercus ilex)
4 Shumard Oaks (Quercus shumardii)
4 Red Maples (Acer rubrum)
A Special Treat from Lucid Winery
Our friends at Lucid Winery (10th & R St.) have generously donated a limited supply of assorted wines for our volunteers.
Want a chance to win a case? Here’s how:
- If you participated in today’s planting, send me a request to enter the raffle.
- If you received wine last year, we kindly ask that you let newcomers have first dibs.
- Another case will be raffled off at the March 29th planting!
Share Your Photos!
Did you snap some great shots at today’s event? We’d love to see them! Please share your photos with us so we can showcase this incredible community effort.
From All of Us at East Sacramento Preservation Neighborhood Association… THANK YOU!
Your dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work make our neighborhood a greener, more beautiful place. Let’s keep planting, keep growing, and keep making a difference.
See you on March 29th!
— Will Green, President Emeritus
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