California Releaf

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

Sep 18, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$627,744

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

California ReLeaf NetworkThe California ReLeaf Network is a statewide forum for exchange, education, and mutual support for community-based organizations. The members have common goals of planting and protecting trees, fostering an ethic of environmental stewardship, and promoting volunteer involvement.The ReLeaf Network enables individual groups to use their collective power to improve the urban and community forests in their own towns. Through membership in the Network, groups build their organizational and technical skills, share their enthusiasm, experiences and ideas, address issues of common concern, and work together to advance urban forestry throughout the state. 2012 accomplishments of this program include:In 2012, the Network had 88 members that varied from small groups of dedicated volunteers to mature nonprofit organizations with paid staff. Network members represent diverse demographics and broad geographic spread throughout California.our Network Coordinator sent regular "Network Updates" to Network members throughout 2012. These emails covered a variety of topics, including information about funding opportunities, upcoming conferences and workshops, research reports, job announcements and more.In 2012, ReLeaf Network members:- Planted and cared for 130,000 trees- Engaged over 157,000 volunteers

Activity 3

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - This program strengthens grassroots efforts by engaging the general public, community leaders, interested organizations, and urban and community forestry professionals. California ReLeaf's outreach programs are designed to educate residents about the benefits and values of trees as well as sound arboricultural practices. 2012 accomplishments include:Carbon Offsets & the Urban Forest Workshop- California ReLeaf helped to coordinate a day-long workshop on June 6, 2012 on the campus of UC Davis. This workshop was designed to help community organizations, civic leaders and others understand how urban forestry projects could participate in carbon offset market. California ReLeaf helped to promote this workshop in our Network Update emails and in the Summer 2012 issue of California Trees. ReLeaf's participation in the workshop planning was part of our effort to strengthen partnerships centered around this important issue and to position urban forestry as a viable part of the carbon offset market and the state's greenhouse gas emission reduction strategy.2012 Partners in Community Forestry Conference- The National Arbor Day Foundation hosted the partners in Community Forestry National Conference in Sacramento on November 14 and 15, 2012. To take advantage of this national gathering, the Alliance for Community Trees hosted its annual meeting in Sacramento on November 13, 2012. During the "ACTree Day" on November 13, ReLeaf held a special "ReLeaf Retreat" session for the Network. This special session included an introduction of the new-restarted Network Advisory Committee, an overview of Network priorities for 2013, a catalogue of upcoming webinars, a snapshot of the public funding picture and opportunities in the immediate and long-term future, and information about legislative and advocacy priorities and techniques. Most of the attendees to the ACTree Day and ReLeaf Network Retreat on November 13 also attended the Partners in Community Forestry Conference on the following two days. The pairing of these events gave Network members a unique opportunity to network and learn from each other, hear about California-specific issues, and learn from national experts, leaders in the urban forestry field, and other organizations across the country.Publications - The Summer 2012 (Volume 20, No.1) issue of California Trees included a lead article about the role of urban forests in California's cap and trade market as the state works to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. This issue of the newsletter also included a story about the alarming trend of cash-strapped cities turning over tree maintenance to residents. This issue's Network profile was on City Trees in Redwood City. This issue also included an announcement of California ReLeaf's 2012 Tree Planing and Tree Care grants program, a legislative update, and announcements of upcoming conferences.The Winter 2012 (Volume 20, No.2) issue of California Trees featured a lead story about the state of California's urban forests, including their challenges, some creative solutions to problems, and ideas for funding urban forests. This issue also gave a great synopsis of the recently-concluded ARRA grant and its impact in creating and retaining jobs in California. This issue's Network profile focused on the Urban Corps of San Diego County.In March 2013, California ReLeaf completed an Annual Report for 2012, which was distributed to Network members, board members, donors, and collaborating organizations. It highlighted California ReLeaf's programs, services, and accomplishments in 2012, and included financial information for California ReLeaf, an update about legislative advocacy efforts, and an overview of two federal grants received by California ReLeaf.In Fall 2012, California ReLeaf spearheaded the creation of materials describing the relationship of urban forestry in creating jobs. These materials include a brochure titled "Urban and Community Forests. Creating Jobs. Leaving a

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EIN

90-0138904