The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is excited to once again celebrate National Arbor Day! CRPD Board of Directors, staff and community members gathered to plant trees for an early Arbor Day celebration on the sunny Saturday morning of February 24, 2024.
The first Arbor Day took place in Nebraska in 1872 with an estimate of more than one million trees planted. By 1920, more than 45 states celebrated Arbor Day and tree planting became tradition across the nation. This year, CRPD partnered with the Sacramento Tree Foundation, SMUD and the City of Rancho Cordova to plant 24 trees at Dave Roberts Community Park in recognition of the vital role trees play in improving the livability and sustainably of our community, neighborhoods, parks and open spaces.
CRPD strives to improve the variety of tree species throughout our parks. Five different tree species were chosen for Dave Roberts Community Park: Incense Cedar, Eastern Redbud, Valley Oak, Interior Live Oak and Red Maple. These trees are a part of the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s Shady 80 list which is a list of the best trees for the Sacramento region and will thrive in our climate and soil. For additional information, visit sactree.org/best-trees-for-sacramento/. Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, preserving soil and supporting wildlife.
CRPD is proud to collaborate with the Sacramento Tree Foundation, SMUD and the City of Rancho Cordova to benefit the community through healthy, vibrant trees.
Stay informed on upcoming events and and more at CRPD’s website at www.cordovarpd.gov.
