Events
Events
Urban Forest Friends events focus on tree planting, tree care, and community outreach and education.
Tree planting season typically runs from September to May. Opportunities for tree care and outreach events happen year round.
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Upcoming Events (open to the General Public)
Upcoming Events (open to the General Public)
2026 Spring Tree Plantings
We're all wrapped up for the Spring season! Join our mailing list to learn about Summer Tree Walks and Fall Tree Planting events.
Durham Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
Durham Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
MAY 9, 2026
Trees Planted: 20+
Trees Planted: 20+
Volunteers: 60+
Volunteers: 60+
Photos coming soon!
Earth Day and 1000th Tree Planting, Mirabeau Park, Newark
Earth Day and 1000th Tree Planting, Mirabeau Park, Newark
APRIL 25, 2026
Trees Planted: 26
Trees Planted: 26
Volunteers: 80+
Volunteers: 80+
Many thanks to Dan Cianciarulo and the Newark parks staff, as well as Assemblymember Lee, Mayor Hannon, and Vice Mayor Jorgens, for supporting trees!
Special thank you to our guest of honor, Lynn Miller, the founder of UFF (formerly TUFA), who came back to help us plant our 1000th tree.
Sugar Mill Park Tree Planting, Union City
Sugar Mill Park Tree Planting, Union City
APRIL 2026
Trees Planted: 25
Trees Planted: 25
Volunteers: 83
Volunteers: 83
Huge thank you to Mayor Gary Singh and Union City Parks and Grounds Supervisor Jesus Banuelos for your support in making our first Union City tree planting possible. We also want to give a very special thanks to Mayor Singh for providing the delicious snacks and chai for the volunteers.
Thanks to FUN Rotary for co-sponsoring the event. Thank you to parks staff Nigel and Chris for preparing the park and taking care of all the trees.
Birch Grove Park Tree Planting, Newark
Birch Grove Park Tree Planting, Newark
MARCH 2026
Trees Planted: 20
Trees Planted: 20
Volunteers: 66
Volunteers: 66
Thank you to Dan Cianciarulo and the Newark Parks staff for making this event possible! Thank you to PG&E, CalFIRE, US Forest Service, and California ReLeaf for being the financial sponsor for this event.
American High School Tree Planting, Fremont
American High School Tree Planting, Fremont
MARCH 2026
Trees Planted: 23
Trees Planted: 23
Volunteers: 59
Volunteers: 59
Many thanks to Chris Curry, JTS, and FUSD for making this event possible.
And an extra shout to Principal Sandhya Sharma, Mr. Bonaccorsi and the American HS faculty and staff for the great welcome to all the volunteers.
Vallejo Mill Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
Vallejo Mill Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
DECEMBER 2025
Trees Planted: 27
Trees Planted: 27
Volunteers: 62
Volunteers: 62
Many thanks to Chris Curry, JTS, and FUSD for making this event possible, to Senator Aisha Wahab and Assemblymember Alex Lee for coming out to support, and to Principal Guerrero for the great welcome to all the volunteers.
Mattos Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
Mattos Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
NOVEMBER 2025
Trees Planted: 19
Trees Planted: 19
Volunteers: 68
Volunteers: 68
Many thanks to Chris Curry, JTS, and FUSD for making this event possible, to Mayor Raj Salwan, Councilmember Kathy Kimberlin, Board President Larry Sweeney, and Superintendent Zach Larsen for coming out to support, and to Principal Sherea Westra and the Mattos staff for the great welcome to all the volunteers.
Birch Grove Park Tree Planting, Newark
Birch Grove Park Tree Planting, Newark
NOVEMBER 2025
Trees Planted: 20
Trees Planted: 20
Volunteers: 67
Volunteers: 67
Thank you NMHS Puente, NMHS Environmental Club, and FUN Rotary for being our partners in planting 20 new trees!
Azevada Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
Azevada Elementary School Tree Planting, Fremont
OCTOBER 2025
Trees Planted: 16
Trees Planted: 16
Volunteers: 45
Volunteers: 45
Many thanks to Chris Curry, JTS, Jeffrey Waller, and FUSD for making this event possible.
Newark Community Park Tree Planting with Newark Promotoras
Newark Community Park Tree Planting with Newark Promotoras
OCTOBER 2025
Trees Planted: 20
Trees Planted: 20
Volunteers: 49
Volunteers: 49
Thank you Newark Promotoras for being our partners in planting 20 new trees!
Newark Silliman Center/Sportsfield Park Tree Planting
Newark Silliman Center/Sportsfield Park Tree Planting
MAY 2025
Trees Planted: 20
Trees Planted: 20
Volunteers: 54
Volunteers: 54
Fremont Warm Springs Elementary School Tree Planting
Fremont Warm Springs Elementary School Tree Planting
APRIL 2025
Trees Planted: 15
Trees Planted: 15
Volunteers: 45
Volunteers: 45
Newark Mayhews Landing Park Tree Planting
Newark Mayhews Landing Park Tree Planting
MARCH 2025
Trees Planted: 20
Trees Planted: 20
Volunteers: 55
Volunteers: 55
Thank you very much to Newark City Councilmember Julie Del Catancio and Vice Mayor Eve Little for kicking off the event, and Newark Public Works staff Dan, Miguel, Jose and Jason for waking up super early and making sure all the holes were prepped and trees were ready. Shoutout to NMHS Puente for being our partners on this event.
Fremont Proclamation of Arbor Day
Fremont Proclamation of Arbor Day
MARCH 4, 2025
City of Fremont recognized Arbor Day in the March 4th City Council meeting, as well as the tree planting volunteer efforts of Urban Forest Friends and Niles Rotary Club.
Fremont Cabrillo Elementary School Tree Planting
Fremont Cabrillo Elementary School Tree Planting
FEBRUARY 2025
Trees Planted: 16
Trees Planted: 16
Volunteers: 46
Volunteers: 46
Research shows that trees support children's development, learning, and focus in addition to improving air quality and providing shade and cooling.
Thank you very much to Fremont Urban Forestry Manager Chris Curry, Vice Mayor Desrie Campbell, City Councilmember Kathy Kimberlin for planting these trees where people need them most.
Thank you also to Cabrillo principal Jin Kim, the FUSD team: Jeremy Schnieder, Nate Ivy, and FUSD Board members Dianne Jones and Sharon Coco for your support.
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