Trees KenTal

Our native trees for the River Center at Grant Park are here! Join us and Tree San Diego on 8/1, 8/4, and 8/8 to help plant native trees that improve biodiversity, clean the air, and provide much needed shade. Learn more here: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=902333

Another KenTal Earth Day celebration in the bag! Despite the somewhat gloomy skies, we had another good turnout of neighbors looking for free trees, native plant seeds, and pollinator seed balls, and every kid found something to do - painting birdhouses with ArtForm, a Heritage Tree scavenger hunt, an "evils of turf" temperature test, and... free ice cream! Thanks to all our sponsors, and thanks to the neighborhood for a good turnout.

Now, go out and plant those trees!

And the trees are rolling in! Come on down to the Kensington Library Park on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Earth Day fun, and free trees! Tree donations from City Farmers, Tree San Diego, San Diego Bee City and Kate Sessions Commitment will be raffled off - for free! With a wide variety, there will be a tree to interest anyone!

Plant a tree, get $100 under new MWD program aimed at expanding SoCal's tree canopy The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is offering residents up to $500 to plant trees and expand the urban canopy.

Free trees!

Only 5 more weeks 'til Kensington's Earth Day celebration!

On your next walk or hike along the San Diego River, see if you can spot some Cedar Waxwings. These birds are highly social and move in flocks. They come to San Diego County in the winter and feed on fruits of trees and shrubs. What avian sightings have you seen lately? Let us know in the comment below!
(Thank you to our amazing volunteer Cindy Pencek for this photo.)

We're getting in a "birds and trees" mode in time for Earth Day...

On your next walk or hike along the San Diego River, see if you can spot some Cedar Waxwings. These birds are highly social and move in flocks. They come to San Diego County in the winter and feed on fruits of trees and shrubs. What avian sightings have you seen lately? Let us know in the comment below!
(Thank you to our amazing volunteer Cindy Pencek for this photo.)

Perhaps better to grow your own roses..."This fast-moving game of romantic commerce never stops. It’s also absurd: The race required to provide a mass-produced bit of nature — at any hour, in any place, for as little as $10 a dozen — contributes significantly to the destruction of nature itself.'

Opinion | Why giving roses on Valentine’s Day — or any day — is really a bad idea Every rose has its thorn.

Save the date!

"Planting Birds" - Planting California natives is the starting point for the web of life connected to our gardens.

Native Plant Gardening for Birds in Southern California - California Native Plant Society Birds, in general, require resting, nesting, and food sources. In planning a garden with native plants the goal is to supply the needs of many local and migratory bird species.

Two decades after Cedar fire, restoring Cuyamaca’s tree canopy is years away. Some birds may never return. 'There has been a measurable loss of wildlife species and, for many of them, we need a forest to bring them back'

He Found the Largest Old Growth Ceder in BC–The Tree of his Lifetime (LOOK) - Good News Network Logging still goes on in British Columbia where nature lovers would prefer it didn’t, but rather than bemoan the decision from afar, photographer TJ Watt goes and looks for the best arguments for forest protection—giant, ancient trees. Ever since he was 19, Watt has been trekking across the verd...

We are about to lose one of our "protected" Heritage Canary Island palms at the Kensington library park. Despite notifying the City that the palm is being attacked by beetles, the response is that they will apply another treatment "later this fiscal year." It will be dead by then.

Moonlight Beach palm tree wins heritage status in Encinitas La Costa Canyon High School student submitted application nearly four years ago

Trees KenTal Summer 2023 Newsletter

Trees KenTal Newsletter Summer 2023 A Note From Steve Davis While TreesKenTal has periods of apparent dormancy, we have continued exploring opportunities. We have actively engaged San Diego Unified School District to enhance plantings and add shade trees to their current Franklin School total remodel. We have met with an East County C...

There are only five more Mondays in July 2023 to catch Storytime at the Marston. Stories about history and historic places, and their special families await young listeners under the Marston House’s big oak tree.

This FREE half-hour program starts at 11:30am, weather permitting, and kids 2-5 accompanied by an adult are invited.

Another Earth Day in the bag! Hope you enjoyed our offerings, and make sure you water those trees!

Two days to go until Earth Day, and Steve is busy collecting trees. Thanks to Sam Tall and City Farmers Nursery for donating 3 fine fruit trees. Some lucky bunny will be going home with a Royal Lee Cherry tree. Visit City Farmers at 3110 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105.

Only 4 more days until Earth Day!

Only 9 more days until Earth Day! Join Trees KenTal on Saturday, April 22nd for a fun celebration of Mother Earth. Head Librarian Ernie will reprise his role as a tree for kids' story time from 10:30 - 11 AM. Following that, we will have exhibitors and activities for all, and will be giving away a free tree every half hour. Games for kids, Master Gardeners to chat up, beekeeping info, composting demonstrations, free kids' clothing swap at Earthwell, free ice cream, and more! 11 AM to 2 PM at the Kensington Library Park. Join us!

Get ready for Earth Day by ordering a free clean up kit so you can help keep Mother Earth clean and shiny!

🌎 DIY Earth Day: Register now 🌏

is coming in April, and we invite you to make an impact by joining our statewide clean-up by requesting a FREE DIY Earth Day kit!

📍https://act.calparks.org/a/diy-earth-day.

You can participate anytime in April and anywhere in California. Your backyard, local parks, playgrounds, beaches, neighborhoods, or at one of California's state parks!

Each free kit includes:
♻️ Compostable trash bag
🎫 A coupon from REI
🌍 Sticker and a magnet
✉️ And a postcard with more details and instructions

📍Order your kits today, while supplies last: https://act.calparks.org/a/diy-earth-day.

We're getting excited - are you?

Get ready for Earth Day 2023! Saturday, April 22nd.
11:00AM – 2:00PM at the Kensington Library Park

Please trim your trees before nesting season begins!

It’s time to trim your trees!

The Anna’s Hummingbird, a permanent resident of San Diego, has 2-3 broods a year and can start nesting as early as January or February. Because many hummingbirds migrate south for the fall, this small window is the best time to trim your trees while avoiding their nests.

Do you like birds? Come join us for our next expert-led bird survey to learn how to spot and identify them for yourself! Head to the link below to sign up. https://bit.ly/3EHNP4q