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Free Tree Planting on Mare Island!
If you received a door hanger, then YES, we are giving away free trees! In partnership with CalFire and California Climate Investments, we are offering this program only in your neighborhood. There will be community [...]
How to Plant Your Tree Sapling
Congrats! You're the proud new owner of a baby tree sapling! Planting a tree sapling can also be a great way to contribute to the environment and make a positive impact on the world [...]
Bronze Birch Borer & Cherry Bark Tortrix – Beat These Boring Bugs!
Don’t ignore boring bugs! No, not the snoozefest, uninteresting kind. But the kind that destroy trees. They bore into the trunk and branches, tunneling into and eating the wood. They are the most dangerous insect [...]
Emerald Ash Borer – Invasive Pest Alert!
Picture a bug smaller than a penny that can kill a full-grown ash tree in five years. Is this something out of a horror movie? Nope! This scenario is all too real for many property [...]
Spring Tree Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Scales, SOD, and More!
Springtime Tree Pest and Disease Management Warm weather encourages the growth of life. Trees put out flushes of tender green leaves and get busy producing flowers and fruit. Ready to take advantage of those are [...]
Lots of Rain = Falling Trees. What you can look out for before they fall!
We asked for rain, and we got it. Lots of it! Lots of rainfall means lots of falling trees! We hope everyone is being careful and staying safe. NOW is the time to have your [...]
How Trees Survive Brutal Winters
It’s wintertime and you’re probably tucked up in your home with a cozy fire, hot chocolate, and a good book. But what about the trees outside? The cold winter temperatures can seem unbearable, [...]
Fungi Fun: Mica Cap
CLASSIFICATION Family: PsathyrellaceaeScientific Name: Coprinellus micaceus OFTEN FOUND ON: Habitat: Stumps, wood debris, decaying trees/wood.Tree Hosts: Many. HOW TO IDENTIFY IT Shape: Cap and stalk, classic mushroom shape. Grows in clusters.Color: Light brown Spore-Forming Structure: GillsSpore Color: Black, dark brownEdibility: EdibleAlso Look For: Young specimens are often [...]