Our City Forest - Planting Our Future

President Obama Asks Nation
to Unite and Serve

On June 22, 2009, President Barack Obama launched "United We Serve", calling on all Americans to take part in increased community service and volunteer work between now and September 11th. Due to "unprecedented challenges" faced by our country, Obama said, volunteers are being tapped to help address "community needs in education, health, energy and the environment, and community renewal."

You can answer the call by supporting OCF's work to enhance the urban forest. Please check our calendar for volunteer opportunities or email us for information.

OCF is accepting applications for our 2009-2010 AmeriCorps service team. Apply today and receive green job training, a living stipend and education award. Contact (408) 99-TREES x105 for more information.

Green & Healthy Neighborhoods:
Classes Forming Now

* Course at OCF Office Beginning Now:
All are welcome Tuesdays 6-8pm, 6/16-7/21

Join neighbors, friends, and co-workers to save money, get healthy and live green!

• Lower water and energy bills
• Reduce waste
• Protect your family's health

6-week Courses Beginning Now

To be involved, form a group (choose time & location) OR join a group (time & location TBA)

To sign up or request more info:
* E-mail: jcai@ourcityforest.org OR
* Call (408) 99-TREES X107

Every week you will meet with a Green Amigo coach to complete a simple "Action Guide", filled with free ideas, fun activities, and more! One of the following six topics is covered each week:

Recycling & Reuse
Water Conservation
Saving Energy
Local & Healthy Food
Eliminating Toxins
Eco-Landscaping

See the Green and Healthy Neighborhoods Arrives article in our e-Newsletter for more details on this program.

Our City Forest Introduces
The Tree Mobile

Councilmember Nancy Pyle checks out the new Tree Mobile
at the TJ Martin Park tree planting.

The debut of OCF's 17-passenger mobile education unit was a big hit! At the April 18th Green Fair, 50 lucky attendees were invited to jump aboard for free
heritage tree tours in Willow Glen.

Since joining the OCF fleet, the Tree Mobile has made appearances across San José. So far, local scout troops, OCF planting volunteers, and even District 10 Councilmember Nancy Pyle (seen above) have experienced it first-hand.

Thank you to Sign-A-Rama for all their hard work!

Trees and the City
Current San José News

Click below to read more about potential changes to local law! Policies that govern tree removal on private property could affect you.

Staff Report to Council
Overview of policy change.

Councilmember Constant’s Attachment

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How the program works

The mission of Our City Forest is to cultivate a greener, healthier urban environment and a renewed sense of community by involving Silicon Valley residents in the understanding, planting and care of the urban forest.