Save our Trees to the Sea

After many years of drought we have finally recieved the rain we've been hoping for! California was hit with record-breaking amounts of rainfall thanks to several weeks of strong storms in January and February. As a result our entire state is completely out of 'extreme' and 'exceptional' drought for the first time in recent memory. We can now shift our focus from tree watering to care and kick it up a notch!

Not only has the rain quenched the thirst of our Trees to the Sea but other plants as well. In fact, all this water has caused large amounts of fast-growing invasive species to take off, and in some areas, take over. Now that Mother Nature has provided the water the power is once again in our hands to help these trees live up to their full potential, making clean oxygen for other living beings.

What is coming up for Trees to the Sea?

At Tree Musketeer's 30th Annual Arbor Day Celebration taking place this Saturday we will be focusing on the western half of the 1.2 mile stretch, pulling weeds, dead trees and highway debris from the median. After the coast is clear these 200+ trees, most of which are now reaching maturity, will have room to grow and thrive. And finally we will be laying down a thick layer of mulch along the entire stretch to keep invasives down over the long-term.

How can you support Trees to the Sea even more?

Volunteer for an upcoming event and see all the great work you have made possible! Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22nd so get on board early! You can still make a financial contribution to our ongoing Trees to the Sea efforts - it's never too late...

Thank you for your continued support!

Links:

• Arbor Day 2017

Every year hundreds of volunteers make their way to the Imperial Highway median on the north border of El Segundo to participate in a community clean up. We call this area Trees to the Sea and it provides so many benefits for our community. The 1.2 mile long stretch houses 370 trees and separates LAX from the rest of the South Bay as a green pollution barrier.

This year's event was more important than ever as our long-time partner Alcoa has agreed to put money directly toward this project. Funds from Alcoa along with your generous donations will ensure that the Trees to the Sea survive and flourish for years to come. Once the volunteers cleaned all the debris from the eastern half of the median our tree managers and volunteers immediately began distributing mulch in the weeks that followed. This will help provide nutrients, prevent weeds, control erosion and most importantly retain water to help sustain them.

Unfortunately, urban trees along busy streets have very short lifespans in comparison to trees in residential areas but trees provide the most benefit for us when they are mature so keeping these trees alive and healthy is our highest priority.

What is coming up for Trees to the Sea?

Arbor Day is right around the corner and volunteers will be working on the western median, clearing it of litter and debris. Then mulch will be put down and irrigation repairs will be made. Trees to the Sea will also receive a much needed round of pruning.

How can you support Trees to the Sea even more?

Volunteer for an upcoming event and see all the great work you have made possible! Check our event calendar for upcoming dates. You can even make another financial contribution! As the year end approaches people are making last minute tax-deductible donations and every bit counts! Tax deductible donations are a big help to non-profits and the individuals they support.

We appreciate your continued support and the trees thank you.

Links:

• Volunteer Calendar