City of Rancho Cordova in partnership with the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) celebrated Arbor Day at Lincoln Village Community Park on April 4. Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Each year, the city celebrates an important part of Rancho Cordova’s infrastructure: our trees! This year, we celebrated Arbor Day at Lincoln Village Community Park in partnership with the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) on April 4.

The program was emceed by CRPD Director Jill Nunes and featured remarks from Board Chair Daniel Langan, as well as speakers from Sac Metro Fire and CAL FIRE. Mayor Gatewood presented a proclamation to CRPD recognizing the importance of urban forestry. Representatives from Supervisor Pat Hume’s office were also in attendance.

Community volunteers helped plant 18 trees including Redbud, Live Oak, Deodar Cedar and Ginkgo trees, which were donated by Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD. Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova

Community volunteers then helped plant 18 trees including Redbud, Live Oak, Deodar Cedar and Ginkgo trees, which were donated by Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD, expanding the urban canopy and enhancing the city’s beauty. West Coast Arborists also provided seedlings for residents to take home and plant.

Are you interested in planting trees in your yard?

The city, in partnership with the Sacramento Tree Foundation, provides all Rancho Cordova residents with up to 10 free shade trees.

The City of Rancho Cordova also has a free Stump Removal and Replacement Program that can help you remove tree stumps and find free replacement trees.

Learn more and apply: cityofranchocordova.org/freetrees.

West Coast Arborists also provided seedlings for residents to take home and plant. Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova