San Diego's paid urban forestry workforce training program is gearing up for its next cohort this Fall and we want you to be a part of it. Tree San Diego's Treejectory+ program is preparing to open applications for its next cohort. If you've ever wanted to turn a passion for the environment into real skills and a real career, this is your opportunity. Treejectory+ is a paid workforce development and education program designed specifically for residents of disadvantaged and lo

65 participants complete San Diego's premier urban forestry workforce program as a bold new pilot module sets sail. April 18, 2026 · Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside, California The Spring 2026 Treejectory+ cohort wrapped up at the start of April, with 65 participants completing Tree San Diego's paid workforce development program — gaining hands-on urban forestry training, GIS mapping skills, and career pathways led by ISA Certified Arborists. But the close of one cohort meant the

WE'RE GOING BIG FOR EARTH MONTH Our Plant It Forward campaign is bringing 1,000 free, climate-resilient trees to San Diego County residents through a series of community events across the region — and we want you to be part of it! From fruit trees to native shade species, each tree is selected to meet local needs and go to the neighborhoods that need canopy most. That means more shade, cleaner air, and stronger climate resilience for communities facing higher heat and lower

Every donation and sponsorship supports tree planting, care, and long-term tree maintenance in communities that are in need of expanded canopy. Help your region build a greener future and donate or sponsor a tree today to make a lasting impact for future generations.

We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Elektra Fike-Data, has been named one of San Diego Magazine's “50 People to Watch!” This recognition highlights Elektra’s visionary leadership, deep commitment to community, and the impact of her work advancing urban forestry and workforce development across San Diego. We’re grateful to have a leader who inspires action, cultivates opportunity, and helps shape a more equitable and resilient future for our region. Congratulat

In 2025, Tree San Diego and our partners planted 2404 trees across San Diego County—expanding shade, cooling neighborhoods, and growing a more climate-resilient urban forest. Out of these, 1,045 trees were planted through our first-ever Plant-a-Thon , a 10-week campaign focused on bringing climate-resilient trees to communities that need them most. Our tree planting efforts this year were supported by some incredible partners, sponsors, and leaders from agencies like Indi

Planting Roots, Sharing: IRG & Arbor Day Foundation Tree Event Tree San Diego collaborated with Indigenous Regeneration to host a powerful community planting and distribution event, made possible through the generous support of the Arbor Day Foundation . We distributed 200 fruit trees to residents—including Black Mission Fig, Galaxy Peach, Pomegranate, and Pineapple Guava—and planted 100 native trees (25 each of Coast Live Oak, Engelmann Oak, Torrey Pine, and Arizona Ash)

Tree San Diego recently partnered with Ross Elementary for a joyful planting day filled with community spirit, gratitude, and teamwork! With the help of six dedicated volunteers from a local VFW post, students, teachers, and Tree San Diego staff came together to plant five beautiful trees — including three Gold Medallion trees, one Red Push Pistache, and one Pink Trumpet tree. The event was a wonderful example of community collaboration. Teachers and students showed heartfelt