2013 Local Arbor day Events!
(Please review cities websites for details)
April 16th: San Juan Capistrano
April 20th: Laguna Hills
April 25th: Irvine
April 25th: El Cajon
April 26th: San Diego (Balboa Park)
April 26th: Escondido
April 26th: Professional Tree Care Association
April 27th: Coronado
April 27th: Santee
April 27th: Carlsbad
April 27th: Mission Viejo
City of Oceanside Arbor Day event - Sept 12, 2013
10am-2pm Buddy Todd Park, 3000 Mesa Drive
City of Oceanside, Neighborhood Services Department
Click here for flyer
To have your event listed here, email vince.mikulanis@davey.comSan Diego Regional Urban Forests Council Meeting
Wednesday February 6th 2013
Location:
Santee Lakes
9310 Fanita Pkwy
Santee, Ca 92071
"New pests affecting trees in San Diego County".
This will include Ficus whitefly, Ficus gall wasps, and others.
Presented by Dave Shaw UCCE Farm Advisor to San Diego County
David A. Shaw is a U.C. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in San Diego County. Dave has a Master’s Degree in Water Science and a B.S. Degree in Plant Science, both from U.C. Davis. Dave provides educational and research programs focusing on commercial clientele in the turfgrass and landscape industries. Educational programs focus on soil and water management, pest management, cultural practices, toxicology and environmental safety, and economics to promote healthy plant materials and commodities. Current research projects encompass recycled water use, irrigation needs of ornamental plants, integrated pest management, and weed control. Programs are delivered through publications, meetings, short courses, field tours, mass media, and field and office consultations with clientele. Public policy education includes working with the County Administrative Officer and Department of Planning and Land Use, State Department of Water Resources, and various coalitions and councils related to the industry. These programs provide a critical link between U.C. campus-based researchers and the horticulture industry in San Diego County.
Fruit Tree Pruning and Planting Workshop for Professionals
Hands-on demonstrations and in-the-field practice at the Stein Family Farm in National City to increase your knowledge and proficiency in pruning and bare root planting practices for fruit trees including citrus and other subtropical species.
Cost is $20.00. For event flyer please click here.
Direction, Connection Workshop - Leading in your Community -
June 21, 2012
California Center for Sustainable Energy, 8690 Balboa Ave., Suite 100, San Diego.
Or look at the event flyer.
Carlsbad Arbor Day - April 28th 2012
SDRUFC partners Cal-Fire, Davey Resource Group, San Diego Gas and Electric, and West Coast Arborists supported the City of Carlsbad at their Arbor Day event at Stagecoach Park. SDG&E donated 12 trees to be planted at the park which will help provide a diverse canopy structure and shade for patrons for years to come.
We are always very well represented at several Arbor Day Events each year in our region. If you have photos and information from a past SDRUFC event you would like on this page please let us know!
Barefoot Eco Runner - August 18th 2011
SDRUFC members were on site when Henry Sanchez, the Barefoot Eco Runner from Colombia, South America crossed the boarder into San Diego. Sanchez is running barefoot from Argentina to Alaska raising awareness and helping plant as many trees as he can. To date he has been involved in the planting of more than 6 million trees in 14 countries! For more information on Sanchez's quest, follow him here.
SanTree Festival - March 14th, 2009
This year's SanTree Festival was held on March 14th at Mast Park along side the San Diego River in Santee. Numerous native species such as oak and sycamore were planted at this event along with litter cleanups and weed abatement. Congratulations to the City of Santee and SDRUFC council member Annette Saul on being awarded their Tree City USA designation for 2008 and on a highly successful community event. You can read a blog about SanTree from a local community member by clicking here.
Photos from SanTree
City of San Diego Arbor Day - April 18th, 2009
The City of San Diego held their Arbor Day event on April 18th at Dorothy Petway Community Park. This newer park was a great example of community involvement. The young trees at the park will grow to benefit the community. Mayor Jerry Sanders was on hand to receive the City's Tree City USA award for 2008. Congratulations to the City of San Diego, SDRUFC council member Drew Potacki and San Diego Gas and Electric (recipients of Tree Line USA award) on a great event.
Make A Difference Day - October 23rd, 2010
On October 23rd, 2010, 1146 trees were planting throughout San Diego County at various events. Funding of $400,000 for this project came from the California ReLeaf American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Program through the USDA Forest Service.
One of these events was in North County with the City of Oceanside to plant trees at MarLado Highlands Park and observe the City's Arbor Day Celebrating the third year of being a Tree City USA. To see the Press Release click here.
