LA MESA (FOX 5/KUSI)– The City of La Mesa has teamed up with Tree San Diego to promote a cleaner and greener community this fall by hosting a series of virtual and in-person events highlighting the benefits of trees throughout the community.
The events from Sept. 27 through Nov. 8 aim to promote the numerous benefits of caring for and planting trees, including improving air quality, promoting public health and saving energy, while also teaching the public how to maintain them.
The series will culminate in a free tree distribution event on Saturday, Oct. 25, during which 100 trees will be given away to La Mesa residents.
To register for the free events, you can sign up at Tree San Diego, and residents who attend the Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 events are entered in a drawing to win a 5-gallon fruit tree.
The tree giveaway event is on a first-come, first-served basis, and La Mesians must submit a request form in advance to be eligible for the giveaway.
Here is the schedule for the La Mesa Tree Education and Giveaway Series:
Saturday, Sept. 27: Tree Planting and Steward Training at Harry Griffen Park, 10-11:30 a.m.
Watch a tree planting demo in the park with an ISA-certified arborist.
Saturday, Oct. 11: Tree Trek at La Mesita Park, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join a guided walk in the park and learn about trees from an ISA-certified arborist.
Saturday, Oct. 25: Free Tree Distribution at the La Mesa Public Works Operations Yard, 10 a.m.-noon
First-come, first-served tree giving event at 8152 Commercial Street in La Mesa.
Saturday, Nov. 8: Tree Steward Training Virtual Webinar, 9-10 a.m.
Learn how to plant, care for and protect trees.
The educational series is part of the City’s commitment to sustainability and in support of its Climate Action Plan, developed in March 2018.
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