Friends of the Urban Forest

Share this with your favorite nature-loving Virgo (born Aug. 23-Sept. 22)! We chose the Victorian Box for the sign of Virgo because Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. The Victorian Box boasts a symmetrical and well-structured appearance, requiring minimal pruning. This evergreen tree offers a dense foliage, which resonates with Virgo's need for quiet introspection in a peaceful environment. Help us plant and care for more trees like this lovely Victorian Box 🌳. Volunteer this fall! Link in comments for more info. Image descriptions: 1 Drawing of a Victorian Box. Text says Virgo. Victorian Box. Pittosporum undulatum. 2 Photograph taken in 2009 of a Victorian Box on San Jose Ave between 23rd and 24th Streets in San Francisco. 3 Trees as Zodiac Signs Poster. Drawings of trees with descriptions of why they are like zodiac signs: Aries is a California Pepper Tree. Taurus is a Sweet Bay. Gemini is a Lemon Bottlebrush. Cancer is a Peppermint Willow. Leo is a Giant Sequoia. Virgo is a Victorian Box. Libra is a Gingko. Scorpio is a New Zealand Christmas (Pohutakawa). Sagittarius is a Coast Redwood. Capricorn is a Cajeput. Aquarius is a Magnolia. Pisces is a Purple-Leaf Plum. #PlantTrees #UrbanForest #Trees #VirgoSeason #Zodiac

We depend on volunteers to help us green San Francisco, including awesome volunteers from corporate partners like AstraZeneca, LAZ Parking, and Moody's! We want to say a huge thank you to this wonderful group of volunteers from all three companies. They came together on June 13th and 14th in Noe Valley to install 500 square feet of new sidewalk gardens. The project was generously supported with help from AstraZeneca, LAZ Parking, and Moody's. We also want to say a big thank you to Give To Get for supporting this important work and for helping to coordinate an awesome day! If you’re looking for a special team-building activity for your company or organization that has an impact, click on the link in the comments for more info. Image description 1. Six smiling volunteers stand on either side of a sidewalk garden that also includes a young tree. 2. Five smiling volunteers crouch behind a sidewalk garden. 3. Twelve smiling volunteers plus one Friends of the Urban Forest staff member stand in front of a pile of woodchips that will be used in sidewalk gardens. #nonprofit #green #volunteer #corporatevolunteering #urbangarden #urbangardening #citygardening #greytogreen #pollinatorgarden #plantforpollinators #droughtresistantplants

We’re hiring a Program Manager, Sidewalk Gardens! The Program Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and managing Friends of the Urban Forest’s Sidewalk Gardens (SWG) program. This includes assisting with program design, implementing and improving upon program processes, engaging with community partners, reporting on work completed to grant funders, and ensuring that program goals are met. This position may also be responsible for completing Special Projects as they arise on a fee-for-service basis. This position requires a background in horticulture and strong organizational and leadership skills. Link in comments for more info and to apply today! Image Description A person holds a small plant in a black pot. The text says: We’re hiring! Program Manager, Sidewalk Gardens. Plan, develop, and manage sidewalk gardens and make San Francisco greener! Apply at https://lnkd.in/g4mKMJxt. #Climatechange #nonprofit #climateaction #green #nonprofitlobs #hiring #urbangarden #urbangardening #citygardening #greytogreen #horticulture #horticulturejobs #horticulturalist #programmanager

We’re hiring a Green Teens Assistant! The Green Teens Program is an essential part of our urban greening model that provides job training to local high school students, particularly from historically underserved neighborhoods. The Green Teens Assistant will help with the scheduling, management, and daily logistics of supervising up to four Green Teens during the fall planting and pruning season, September 21 - December 14, 2024. This is a temporary, part-time position with a typical schedule of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays for a total of eight hours per week. The position involves office work and field work, including some computer work and some heavy lifting (40 lbs). Link in comments for more info and to apply today! Image Description: A person reaches up into the branches of a tree. Four people stand around the tree and watch them. One person is wearing a shirt that says “Green Teens.” Another person is wearing a shirt that has the letter I, then an image of a shovel with a tree growing out of it, and then it says SF. The text in the image says, We’re hiring! Green Teens Assistant. Help schedule and manage our Green Teens workforce development program on Saturdays through mid-December. https://lnkd.in/g4mKMJxt #loveyourjob #ClimateChange #Nonprofit #ClimateAction #Green #Arboriculture #NonprofitJobs #Hiring #GreenTeens #WorkforceDevelopment

Come prep and plant pollinator-friendly and drought-resistant plants 🌱🌺. We’ll be putting in sidewalk gardens in the Crocker-Amazon this week— August 15, 16, and 17. Join us for one day or for all three! Link in comments for more info and to sign up to volunteer. Thursday, August 15 Sidewalk Gardens Prep Day 1 9 AM-12:30 PM Friday, August 16 Sidewalk Gardens Prep Day 2 9 AM-12:30 PM Saturday, August 17 Sidewalk Gardens Planting Day 9 AM-12:30 PM Image Description Two photographs are side by side. The left photo is of two people preparing soil for a sidewalk garden. One has a pickaxe. The text says, Prep. The right photo is of over twenty people planting a sidewalk garden. The text says, Plant. #nonprofit #green #volunteer #urbangarden #urbangardening #citygardening #greytogreen #pollinatorgarden #plantforpollinators #droughtresistantplants

We're proud to partner with San Francisco Public Works to make the new street tree nursery a success and to train the next generation of urban forest stewards!

Did you know that when you plant trees, you are a land 🌳 AND an ocean 🌊 steward? Deforestation and burning fossil fuels cause excessive amounts of carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere. The excess CO2 affects things that can negatively impact marine mammals and humans (e.g. sea level rise, food supply, habitat loss). 🌳 Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere 🌳 Trees release oxygen 🌳 Tree stabilize water runoff (which prevents harmful algae blooms that can hurt marine ecosystems) We’re all connected — Trees, marine mammals, and humans💚 Last week’s collaboration between Friends of the Urban Forest and The Marine Mammal Center at the Bayview tree planting  (9 of their summer interns volunteered) was the inspiration for this image. Image description Graphic shows the interconnectedness of trees, marine mammals, and humans. The text contains information similar to the post’s text. A body of water runs through the middle. Seals and fish swim in the water. On the tree-covered right bank are people holding hands. On the left bank are factories burning fossil fuels, a machine cutting trees into logs, and a tree trunk with water running out from beneath it into the water. #climatechange #nonprofit #climateaction #green #volunteer #greytogreen #Arboriculture #marinemammal #marinemammals

Have you ever wondered where the trees we plant come from? Well, here’s your answer! We source our trees from qualified wholesale nurseries throughout California to ensure we have high quality planting stock with diverse species availability. And once we receive the trees from the nurseries, we give them lots of TLC before we plant them💚. 🌳 We always try to minimize the time the trees spend in the tree yard, and try to give them a luxurious, pampered experience during their stay. This includes securing them to a stake so they don't fall over, maintaining adequate spacing between trees so they get enough sun🌞, and regular irrigation 🚿 to ensure they get the water they need. 🌳 Trees that are particularly undersized or stressed from transport may stay in our yard for longer in order to grow more or to recover. We always try to plant the highest quality stock to get the best outcomes. If you’d like to volunteer to plant and care for these happy young trees, go to the link in the comments for more information and to sign up. Image Description 20 young trees in black buckets being watered before a planting event. #climatechange #nonprofit #climateaction #green #volunteer #greytogreen #arboriculture

Big thanks to all of the Bayview tree planting volunteers who came out Saturday! This amazing group included 17 community volunteers, 10 Planting Leaders (volunteers who lead volunteer groups during plantings) and 9 high school students from The Marine Mammal Center's summer intern program. The Marine Mammal Center’s summer interns were awesome! They had a table with info about the connection between trees and the ocean and about how climate resilience is bolstered by urban forests. They even had a sea lion’s skull! We’ll be sharing more about the connection between trees 🌳 and the ocean  🌊 soon. Thirty five trees were planted including an interesting California native oak called Interior Live Oak (Quercus wislizeni) as well as some 'Pink Dawn' Chitalpa (Chitalpa tashkentensis). Other species planted were Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis), Jacaranda, Cassia, Tristania, Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), African Fern Pine (Podocarpus gracilor), Tilia, and more. They came from every continent except Antarctica! 🌳 If you’d like to become a Planting Leader, we’re having a Planting Leader Training Workshop on Aug. 13, 6-8:30 PM. Check out the link in the comments for more info and to register. #climatechange #nonprofit #climateaction #green #volunteer #greytogreen #arboriculture

Share with your favorite nature-loving Leo 🦁🌲 (born July 23-August 22)! Similar to Leo, the Giant Sequoia is a majestic symbol of strength and leadership. Standing tall and proud, it captivates with its awe-inspiring stature and commanding presence. Like Leos, the Giant Sequoias demand attention and admiration, exuding a grandeur that draws us closer. Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your Leo birthday? We have 7 volunteer opportunities (tree planting, tree care, and sidewalk gardening) coming up during Leo season. Sign up at the link in the comments! Image description Watercolor illustration of a Giant Sequoia with text that says: Leo. Similar to Leo, the Giant Sequoia is a majestic symbol of strength and leadership. Standing tall and proud, it captivates with its awe-inspiring stature and commanding presence. Like Leos, the Giant Sequoias demand attention and admiration, exuding a grandeur that draws us closer. #PlantTrees #UrbanForest #Trees #LeoSeason