Growing a Greener Future
Ode to Trees 🌿🌎
At Our City Forest, we’re dedicated to creating a healthier, more sustainable community—one tree at a time. From urban tree planting and maintenance to environmental education and workforce development, our programs empower people to make a lasting impact.
🎥 Watch our video to see how we’re building a greener, healthier future together! A huge thank you to Affekt Creative Co for bringing our mission to life with this incredible video! Your creativity and dedication truly capture the heart of our work.💚
Be a Climate action Leader.
Transform your community & yourself.
Become a CLIMATE ACTION LEADER and help fight climate change in local disadvantaged neighborhoods. Learn urban forestry skills and become a tree planting and stewardship coach!
Join AmeriCorps at Our City Forest - Earn a living stipend and an education award!
Planting it forward.
A little dirt never hurt.
We believe in the power of TREES & the power of PEOPLE to make our community educated and our urban forest accessible to all.
There are many ways to get involved. Check out our Eventbrite page and sign up for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
WE PLANT.
Always choosing the Right Tree or Shrub for the Right Place
Our expert staff and arborists help residents choose the appropriate tree for their homes, schools, and parks. Trees are important for a healthy city, but so are native and drought-tolerant shrubs for the understory.
Click below to learn more about our active FREE TREE grant programs or our lawn conversion program.
We Grow.
Your Grow-To Source for Goodness.
Our COMMUNITY NURSERY & TRAINING CENTER grows and nurtures thousands of drought-tolerant trees and shrubs - all growing to be planted in the community.
1000 Spring Street, San Jose, CA 95110 Open 9am-12pm Thursday-Saturday
WE CARE.
Everything needs a little "Tree, L, C".
Our CERTIFIED ARBORISTS and TREE EXPERTS teach proper planting and care so the community can grow trees for generations.
Every tree is matched with a Tree Steward to ensure it is cared for the first 3 years of life.
Click below to learn more about tree care.
WE TEACH.
It's never too early or too late to learn.
Our programs TEACH OUR SCHOOLS and COMMUNITY everything they need to know about growing and caring for our urban forest.
Stay tuned to our Eventbrite page for workshops throughout the year at the Urban Forestry Education Center or the Community Nursery. Read our BLOG and get involved by volunteering to learn more about what we do!