Our City Forest

Announcements

Tree Tour Safari... for kids!

Bring the kids to learn about
trees and their benefits!

Every Saturday afternoon,
April 26 to May 31 at the Nursery

Click here for details

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Spring Plant Sale

Saturday, May 10th from 9am-3pm

This Mother's Day Weekend, hundreds of plants available for purchase, live music, kids' activities, tree tours, and more! Free 6" native wlidflower with every purchase, while supplies last.

Click here for directions

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Available Trees

Check out our nursery inventory to see what tree species we have available at our nursery.

View Our Available Tree Species

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New Open Hours at our Community Nursery!

Come by from 9am- 12pm, Thursday through Saturday for expert help and a wide selection.

Our Nursery is located at 1000 Spring St, near the Coleman Shopping Center.

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Need Trees?

Thanks to a grant from the County of Santa Clara, residents of Alum Rock and Burbank are eligible for free trees and services! This includes a site inspection, high quality trees, permits, site prep, tools, planting, stakes, mulch and a follow-up inspection.

Fill out a quick TGA today!

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Tree Tour Safari...
Spring Plant Sale
Available Trees
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Need Trees?

Water Saving Tips!

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Programs

Tree Planting and Care

We have 15-gallon shade trees available for yards, park strips, neighborhoods, parks, schools, and private property throughout San Jose. We also provide information, guidance, and services for planting, caring, and maintaining your tree(s).

Get a Tree Care for Your Tree

Tree Amigos

Become the 'heart and soul' of OCF by participating in a 20 hour course that will empower you to become and advocate and steward of your urban forest.

Learn more about the program

Education

Increase your knowledge of the urban ecosystem, especially the urban forest! We provide classroom presentations and workshops covering topics relating to our urban forest.

Planet Tree Youth Education Programs

Green and Healthy

Join neighbors to "green" your life. Attend workshops and documentaries to learn simple changes that can save money and the environment.

Green & Healthy Programs and Workshops

Community Nursery and Training Center

The OCF Community Nursery and Training Center is home to hundreds of homeless trees. The Nursery is a community service provided by Our City Forest to connect the resources of available trees to worthy planting projects ready to adopt trees.

More information and directions

Training Workshops

Have fun learning how to plant and care for your own trees by attending our various workshops! Click here for more information .

Calendar of upcoming Training Workshops
Community Nursery and Training Center

Tree Tours

Expand your knowledge of some of the city's most unique trees by attending free tours in beautiful locations throughout San Jose!

More information and upcoming tree tours

Special Programs

Discover more ways to be a part of OCF! We offer additional programs which focus on volunteering, seasonal events, education, and more. To learn more, click on the links below.