Tree Davis

Tree Davis harnesses the powers of community and science to make our neighborhoods, cities and surrounding natural areas healthier and more vibrant. Established by civic leaders in 1992, Tree Davis has accomplished a wide array of projects that have had profound impacts on Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, and Woodland. As the impacts of climate change become more clear for the Sacramento region, the role of strong urban and community forests as front line defenses becomes apparent - neighborhoods need to be made cooler, lower air pollution, grow biodiversity and lower storm-water pollution - and trees do all of those things and more. Today Tree Davis is seeking to make communities more Climate-Ready. Using research conducted by the Tree Davis board, staff and partners, the trees that will be best for the region's future are being planted today, ensuring that the trees that stand tall 50 years from now are drought tolerant and disease resistant. Tree Davis is also planting Climate-Ready Landscapes throughout the region, installing native/drought-tolerant gardens that will lower water needs, support vital pollinator populations and improve overall community health. Tree Davis partners with cities, schools, parks and neighborhoods throughout Yolo County, and are seeking opportunities to share the shade with Solano County as well. Here is a brief overview of program activities in 2023:- Through the Climate-Ready Education program Tree Davis staff are teaching high school students in Davis and West Sacramento and Winters classrooms about the value of trees, the need for urban sustainability, and career pathways within urban forestry. Each school cohort gets to participate in a tree planting event on their campus or local community. - Through the Community Canopy program, Tree Davis has partnered with the City of Davis to plant over 1,000 trees in parks, medians and front yards from 2019 to 2023. These 1,000 trees will receive on-going support from Tree Davis staff and volunteers for years to come. In 2023, Tree Davis and the City of Davis mapped out how the program can make the greatest impact, empowering communities and focusing on areas of greatest needs. - With the Climate-Ready Landscapes program, Tree Davis staff and volunteers are transforming turf grass spaces into native gardens. Starting in 2020, the Tree Davis Memorial Grove has been transformed into a healthy and resilient space. In 2023, Tree Davis led the transformation of N Street Park in the Davis Manor neighborhood into a native/drought-tolerant garden.