what is an urban forest?
Over 141 million acres of America’s forests are located right in our cities and towns. Urban forests come in many different shapes and sizes. They include urban parks, street trees, landscaped boulevards, gardens, river and coastal promenades, greenways, river corridors, wetlands, nature preserves, shelter belts of trees, and working trees at former industrial sites. Urban forests, through planned connections of green spaces, form the green infrastructure on which communities depend. Green infrastructure works at multiple scales from the neighborhood to the metro area to the regional landscape.[source]
Our Impact
It is only through the kind generosity and support of our members and donors that the Tree Foundation of Kern is able to sustain and grow its projects and advocacies for the betterment of our community and its people. Your gifts and partnership help bring more trees to Kern County!
23k
over 18,000 trees planted
Since 1994 we have planted trees with thousands of our dedicated volunteers of all ages and abilities to beautify parks, schools, CSUB, Bakersfield College, the streets of Bakersfield, and many outlying smaller communities in Kern County.
30
Years Serving kern county
Throughout our 24 years we have worked with countless adults and children teaching them about trees, their amazing qualities, how to plant correctly, and to treat them with care and respect.
450+
spaces planted with trees
Thanks to our generous members, donors, corporate benefactors, and grants we have been able to beautify locations all over Kern County one tree at a time.
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we are grateful for the tree foundation of kern. They will be bringing new life and greenery to our corner of downtown!
- Blue Oak coffee roasters
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Get Involved
become a member
Through the kind generosity, support, and partnership of our members, we are able to sustain and grow community projects and advocacies.
Volunteer opportunities
Our planting season extends from autumn through winter and into spring. Planting projects take place throughout the season.
Make a Donation
Donations make it possible for more trees to be planted, more programs to be developed, and for continual development of our work in the community.
Events
Join us as we host events that celebrate the beauty and wonder of our urban forests!