August 20, 2013

Hello Urban Forests Friends,

Here’s what’s happening in urban and community forestry:

Thanks for all you do for urban forestry!

Regards,

Sonali Shah
Communications Manager
California Urban Forests Council

Trees & Solar Power: Natural Partners (no, really)! Workshop
10/15 Davis & 10/17 San Diego


California is leading the way in solar power with the California Solar Initiative & the 2014 Million Solar Roofs Program.
We want to see arborists and design and solar professionals out in front on this opportunity giving you tools to expand your business practices and get it done right! Get the tools at the Trees & Solar Workshop!

DAN STALEY, Principal of DCS Consulting Services, will lead a day-long training, including expert panelists from the solar, landscape architecture, urban forest research, local government, and arboriculture industries.  Dan is an authority on tree and solar conflicts with solutions for sustainable coexistence.

CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT FLYER

Spaces are limited. Early bird pricing until 10/1
Click here for more information and registration

Prop 84 Urban Greening Planning Grants

The California Natural Resources Agency, on behalf of the Strategic Growth Council, has announced the availability of Urban Greening Planning grants to provide funds for entities to develop master urban greening plans.
In addition to assisting state and local entities with the planning of sustainable communities and meeting AB 32 goals, these plans must aim to address a number of community benefits, including water and air quality, natural resources and agricultural land protection, and public health.  

Local governments, non-profit organizations, metropolitan or regional planning organizations, special districts, or joint powers authorities are eligible to apply.  Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Urban Greening Planning Guidelines, with specific emphasis on the Eligibility Requirements (Page 1-4 of Guidelines) and a work plan (Page 7).  A complete application will include a detailed strategy or work plan, responses to questions, and supporting documentation.

Due date: 5 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013.

Questions or general assistance: email [email protected] or call 916.653.2812.

Applications should be mailed to:
Bonds & Grants
California Natural Resources Agency
1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311
Sacramento, CA 95814

Endicott Pear Tree still fruiting after almost 400 years

-383 years ago, John Endicott planted a pear sapling in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

-Some believe it may be the oldest fruit tree in the United States, and it’s certainly older than the impressive slew of apple trees introduced in the early 1800s by “Johnny Appleseed.”

-The tree is recognized as a critical part of our heritage, the United States Department of Agriculture has actually cloned it.

-It’s been the subject of poetry, feted by Presidents, and much more

–Click here for Yummy Pear recipes

–Read more

UF Poster Contest for 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
Know any 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade Students interested in Trees or Art? Check out the California ReLeaf Arbor Week Poster Contest

Students are asked to create original artwork on the theme “The Trees in my Community are an Urban Forest.”

Submission deadline: Feb 15, 2013

Winners will be featured at the State Fair and awarded cash prizes provided by the California Community Forests Foundation.

Contest rules, classroom curriculum, and prize list are available here.

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