Tree San Diego

Pictured: Our CCAC Fellow with the President of the United States! Read more to learn how TSD's CCAC Fellows began their service in the newly launched American Climate Corps. https://lnkd.in/gSaBfCGq

Register for the UHI webinar today! --> https://lnkd.in/gYDjS-Ee Join us on a journey in understanding San Diego's ever changing climate! Veronica Ferman, a California Climate Action Fellow from Tree San Diego, and Morgan C. Levy, Assistant Professor at UC San Diego, will be leading the discussion on the urban heat island effect and the use of shade trees as a natural solution for mitigating extreme temperatures. The aim of this webinar is to emphasize the correlation between heat and trees, as well as the methodology employed to gain data-driven insights into this relationship. Discover new data trends and regional case studies that help to reshape your understanding of urban heat. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking discussion on thermal data analysis. When: Thursday June 27th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm  Where: Zoom, please register to reserve your spot! We are looking forward to sharing our findings with you! 

Now that planting season is wrapping up, the TSD team is already making moves behind the scenes to bring urban forestry education and trainings to our community! Our program coordinators are busy distributing free trees, while project managers and fellows present on workforce development projects at local conferences; board member Mike Palat endorsed collaborative partnerships on behalf of TSD at the City of San Diego Environmental Committee meeting, and interns and staff reached a new milestone of 100 public events before June! Want to join us in the field for free trees, at a networking event for project updates, or online for Tree Steward and workforce training? Learn more at treesandiego.org!

Thank you, Health Science High, for inviting us to take part in this beautiful and engaging tree-planting event! https://lnkd.in/gPvR2hq7

Did you watch the President's Earth Day address? We did -- and our CCAC Fellow Taylor Vivona got to see it in person!! Read on to learn how TSD's climate fellow represented our mission at this historic event and check out the address here: https://lnkd.in/gecWyYhA ___ Taylor Vivona, a Climate Action Corps Fellow from Tree San Diego, had the honor of attending President Biden's Earth Day address alongside distinguished Senators and climate leaders last week. As a member of the Governor's California Volunteers Program, Vivona represented the impactful work being done by local nonprofits like Tree San Diego on a national stage. The event, held in Prince William Forest Park, marked the launch of the American Climate Corps, a significant initiative aimed at addressing climate change at the grassroots level. Vivona, along with fellow members of Americorps, joined forces to celebrate this momentous occasion and highlight the crucial role of local organizations in combating climate change. ___ CCAC FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN ON MAY 5! Tree San Diego will be looking for three fellows starting this fall. Join us! Visit this link for more info: https://lnkd.in/gYyGeZA

Vote for Tree San Diego as the Best Of San Diego — Nonprofit! Your vote can make a real difference in our efforts to continue serving San Diego and its residents. Winning this award would not only be a tremendous honor for us but also a testament to the incredible support and dedication of our community. Voting is quick and easy. Simply visit bit.ly/TSDBESTOF and select Tree San Diego under the "Nonprofit" category. Every vote counts, and we deeply appreciate your support.

Check out our fellows with Mayor Todd Gloria and CA Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday! TSD CCAC Fellows had the opportunity to discuss their service projects and Tree San Diego's Treejectory program with civic leaders last week as recruitment for #CAServiceCorps kicked off for 2024! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gsttACEN Photo: California Volunteers

Spring is around the corner and our team is already busy in the field. Are you ready for planting season? Come join Tree San Diego for events, trainings, and more! Leafing Our Legacy - free tree distributions: https://lnkd.in/gPFTqSGh Tree Treks - tree walks in the park: https://lnkd.in/gUZ9DanB Tree Stewards - planting best practice workshops: https://lnkd.in/gHcWnN5Z Treejectory - workforce trainings: https://lnkd.in/gFg6ufdh We look forward to seeing you in the field or at an online training soon!

Our 2023 Annual Report is here! Throughout the year, the Tree San Diego team achieved remarkable milestones together with our partners, donors and residents. From planting trees and revitalizing neighborhoods to providing paid training to more than 100 new urban forestry job candidates, our collective efforts have made a lasting impact on our environment and our communities throughout our region. Join us in reflecting on these successes and in planning (and planting!) for many more to come! 2023 TSD Annual Report --> https://lnkd.in/gJB25zHp (Please note that this interactive flipbook is best viewed in the Chrome browser.)

Do you love GIS work and can’t wait to use your talents to make a difference in the environmental sector? Join our team as Tree San Diego’s GIS Program Coordinator! This unique opportunity is perfect for someone who is looking for a flexible work environment, enjoys telling stories using data, and is excited to develop their GIS skills in the growing job market of urban forestry! Check out the GIS Program Coordinator job description at: https://lnkd.in/gvcftHCw We look forward to hearing from you!