Growing Our Future Gala
An Evening with Our City Forest
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San José, CA 95116
Since 1994, Our City Forest has planted and cared for more than 80,000 trees across Santa Clara County, trained hundreds of young people for climate and conservation careers, and helped build healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
Join us for Our City Forest’s first-ever fundraising gala, celebrating over 30 years of community, canopy, and climate action. Enjoy dinner and wine or beer, live music and dance performances, exciting silent and live auctions and an inspiring evening celebrating Our City Forest’s extraordinary legacy.
The evening will be co-emceed by Bay Area media personality Marla Davies, longtime radio host and community storyteller known as the “Voice of Silicon Valley,” and Scott Budman, Emmy Award-winning NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter. We are also honored to welcome special guests San José Councilmembers Pamela Campos, David Cohen, and Peter Ortiz; California State Senator Dave Cortese; Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong; and San José Mayor Matt Mahan, along with community leaders, partners, supporters, and friends from throughout Santa Clara County.
All ticket levels include the same full Gala experience, including dinner and the evening program. If you have any trouble using the registration link or experience any technical issues, please email tara@ourcityforest.org or call/text (408) 480-7833 — we’re happy to help make sure you’re able to secure your ticket!
