This National Love a Tree Day, Our City Forest joined community members, students, and volunteers at Ocala STEAM Academy in East San José to plant trees, strengthen neighborhood green spaces, and celebrate!
The community planting was organized by Our City Forest in partnership with TransPak and One Tree Planted,
“Planting trees is a wise investment in creating healthier school campuses for children because trees help clean the air they breathe and protect them from skin cancer,” said Rhonda Berry, Founding President & CEO of Our City Forest. “Our City Forest partners for this project include TransPak, One Tree Planted, Ocala STEAM Academy, and our many dedicated volunteers, all coming together to make a difference.”
The event also celebrated a major milestone in wildfire recovery and reforestation efforts throughout Northern California. In late 2025, TransPak contributed $500,000 through One Tree Planted to help restore wildfire-impacted forests across Lassen, Plumas, Butte, and surrounding counties. The effort supported the planting of 400,000 climate-resilient native trees across nearly 2,900 acres of forestland.
The restoration project included native species such as Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, White fir, and Sugar pine, carefully selected for their resilience in California’s changing climate. Beyond restoring forest canopy, the project also helped support local forestry jobs, improve habitat for threatened wildlife species, and contribute to long-term carbon sequestration goals.
“Achieving sustainability is about more than corporate goals,” said Bert Inch, CEO of TransPak. “It’s about leaving a better planet for our children and grandchildren. We are committed to doing just that.”
Volunteers at Ocala STEAM Academy spent the morning digging planting holes, mulching, staking trees, and learning about the long-term benefits urban forests provide.