Rancho Cordova Tree Care Workshop

Join the City of Rancho Cordova and SacTree for an exclusive 1.5-hour event that focuses on providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to help your trees grow and flourish. You will have access to the best resources in this area by joining local knowledgeable tree experts providing advice on best watering practices for your trees, best pruning practices, and choosing the right tree for the right location. You’ll also learn about the value and importance of trees, the Rancho Cordova Tree Preservation Ordinance, and more. This is a free event and free coffee and pastries will be catered by Soil Born Farm. Space is limited so pre-registration is required.

The esteemed speaker list includes:

• Julia Gowin, PhD – CalFire Urban & Community Forestry Program
• Pam Bone – U.C. Lifetime Master Gardener
• Kevin Hocker - Urban Forester for the City of Sacramento
• Kayden Rosenbauer – Community Arborist, Sacramento Tree Foundation
• Lori Murphy – Consulting Arborist, Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Register now! The week before this event, we will send a logistics and directions email with detailed information about how to get to the site. You will receive this email ONLY if you are signed-up for this planting.

Who should attend?

Anyone, but those who live or work nearby are especially encouraged to attend! This event is open to the general public and you do not need any prior experience to join us.

Requirements

Register in advance: Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we are sure to have the necessary number of volunteers.

Youth attendees: Volunteers under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign their consent form during registration. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. One adult chaperone is required for every 6 youth under 16, or for every 2 youth under 10.

Waiver: All attendees must pre-register and sign a completed volunteer waiver form during registration and BEFORE participating in the event.

COVID safety: Although we encourage attendees to be fully vaccinated, all attendees can choose to wear facial coverings at their own discretion. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID should not attend, unless more than 5 days have passed and they are asymptomatic and have tested negative on day 6 or later - please provide advance notice of cancellation when possible.

Clothes and shoes: Closed toed shoes are required. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather, and plan to get a little dirty.

Arrival: Arrive on time. Check-in begins at 9:30 AM and attendees must be present at the start of the event.

Food and drink: Bring a refillable water bottle. Refreshments will be provided for all attendees. Water will be available on site if needed.

Skills: No specific skills or tools required.

Group registration

At all of our events, we prioritize including people who live or work in the community where the event takes place. Not all events can accommodate groups from outside the immediate project area. If you represent a group of 5+ people, please email volunteers@sactree.org to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.

Getting there

Public Transportation: TBA

Parking: TBA

About this project

At the Sacramento Tree Foundation, we work with community members to support their visions of growing green neighborhoods. With your help, we plant over 12,000 trees every year, but the work doesn't stop there. Trees need regular care to thrive, especially for their first three years after planting. This event is part of Rancho Cordova NeighborWoods, an initiative to grow and care for the urban forest in Rancho Cordova.

Support for this event is provided by the City of Rancho Cordova.

If you have questions about this initiative or would like to get more deeply involved, please contact Atina Diep, Community Liasion, at atina@sactree.org or (916) 974-4329.

Make a gift to SacTree

Donate to SacTree to support our work growing thriving communities through stewardship of our urban forest! SacTree relies on the support of friends, neighbors, and volunteers like you to make our work possible.

Questions about volunteering?

Reach out to volunteers@sactree.org with any questions about registering for this event or volunteering with SacTree.