City to plant shadier trees to preserve its environment, keep people cool, reduce urban warming and improve air quality. The Guardian reports that Miami Beach has become a world leader in mitigating the effects of sea-level rise. Now the subtropical Florida city is cutting back on its famous swaying palm trees as it seeks shadier […]
Many Birds Nest between March 1 and August 31. If you are considering pruning a tree, please watch for nesting birds before you start cutting. The Golden Gate Audubon Society has published this link describing how to prune trees while protecting birds. It includes a brochure you can download. A must read if you are […]
Two Crepe myrtle "Twilights" and one Chinese Pistache "Red Push" planted. Seven volunteers attended the Benicia Tree Foundation's Third Thursday Tree Care Day on February 18 at the Benicia Community Center. The Crepe myrtles were planted by the flag pole and the Red Push was planted in a utility parking area. The trees were donated […]
Building Community While Staying Safe The Board of Directors of the Benicia Tree Foundation has reviewed the guidance provided by the Solano County Public Health Department to determine how it can safely re-initiate Tree Care Days as the Shelter-at-Home order is relaxed for the COVID-19 public health emergency. This guidance has been updated as of […]
Saturday morning was more windy than wet. Most everyone arrived at 9 so we got started right away with a tree planting demonstration provided by Marcos Jaimie of the Benicia Parks and Community Services Department. Everyone was planting by 9:30, following Marcos' technique. Eight trees were planted and 3 yards of mulch were spread around […]
What does this expression mean and where did it originate? David Bellamy, Solano County Master Gardener, researched this question and published his story in Under the Solano Sun, the weekly blog of seasonal observations by our local Master Gardeners. Click here to read the story. Photo courtesy of Flying Deer Nature Center, Chatham NY. More […]
15 trees planted between Jack London Park and Turner Elementary Benicia’s urban forest grew by 15 trees planted along Rose Drive on November 14th by volunteers from Benicia High School Key Club and Travis Air Force Base 60th Communications Squadron. The volunteers gathered at Jack London Park where they received a safety briefing by Steven […]
Trees returned to the freeway in Benicia on November 7. After years of tree removals from I-780 by Caltrans, the Benicia Tree Foundation organized a group of 17 volunteers to plant 22 trees on that day at the Military West westbound offramp. Volunteers included the Benicia High School Key Club, Boy Scout Troop 007, two […]
The Benicia Tree Foundation has helped scores of Benicia residents choose the right tree for the right place on their property through the Benicia Tree Keeper Program, which also includes instruction on planting and maintenance. Chris and Cecile McNulty are the most recent Benicia Tree Keepers. They called the Benicia Tree Foundation asking for advice […]
