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 […]
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 […]
On January 21st, volunteers water 90 tree locations. Over the past three winters, the Benicia Tree Foundation has planted native tree seeds (oaks and buckeyes) at 90 locations in the Lake Herman Open Space. Mother Nature appears to be having a tough time with rainfall this season, so the Benicia Tree Foundation gave her a […]
Members of the Benicia Tree Foundation Board of Directors announced the availability of the Foundation’s Annual Report at the January 5th City Council meeting. This report describes our accomplishments this past year and our goals for 2020.
On December 12th, 19 sites were planted on a south facing hillside north of the reservoir’s spillway. This is the third planting day this fall at the Lake Herman Open Space project site, and the first one involving the California Native Plant Society. The Willis Linn Jepson Chapter represents the Society members residing in Solano County. […]
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 […]
