Adopt a Tree in Crestview

If you’ve been along Arroyo Seco since Saturday, February 6th, you may have noticed 17 new tree saplings planted along the block between St. Johns and Cullen. The 17 trees include Bur Oaks, Cedar Elms, Mountain Laurels, and other types of oaks. Why plant such small trees? Several reasons, including they are easier to plant, establish on a slope easier, require less water per tree per volunteer, and these were trees donated by Crestview neighborhood gardeners to keep the project cost low. Besides, we have it on good authority that little trees become big trees in time!

Of course, the planting part was easy. Now comes our neighborhood commitment to keeping them watered until they are established. We hope to find folks interested in adopting a tree -- ensuring that each week it does not rain, you drop by to give your tree a slowly poured gallon of water. The goal is to water through December 2011, just two years. To adopt, simply go by, pick out a tree or more than one, and remove the yellow "ADOPT A TREE" sign. Follow the instructions on the back of the sign to adopt. Think of the satisfaction of seeing "your" tree grow over time and knowing that you made a difference in your neighborhood.

A big thanks to the volunteers and donors who made this planting possible: Lynette Alley, Kat Correa, Jeff Lafitte, Elaine Dill, and Paige Hill, each a Crestview neighbor.

Karen on Pasadena