San Diego ASLA Stewardship Committee to Host “Grey to Green Streets” Luncheon October 4th

Grey to Green Streets – Sustainable design & planning solutions to create Green Streets

The goal of the Green Streets Luncheon is to introduce the concept of green streets and examine how to achieve its numerous beneficial components in the San Diego region regardless of design and policy barriers. The luncheon will first address the current green streets landscape in San Diego and will examine potential policy solutions such as alternative compliance. Two case studies -14th Street Promenade in San Diego and Mission Blvd in Oceanside – will be examined to reveal potential challenges and lessons learned of implementing green streets. The goal of the luncheon will be achieved through a series of four speakers and a Q&A segment.

Speakers will include Mike Singleton (KTU+A), Bob Leiter, Kathy Garcia (City of Del Mar), Rick Barrett (M.I.G.) and Phil Armstrong (Lightfoot Planning Group).

After the four speakers have concluded, a question and answer session will provide the speakers to interact with each other and the audience.

There is a small registration fee to cover lunch. Organizers request interested people try to register by this Friday to better assist the catering staff plan for the quantity of food to prepare. Here is a registration link in case you are interested in attending:  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=k9w9iwdab&oeidk=a07eegq8w5u1933c04b

As always, thank you for your time and interest in being part of our regional sustainability events, discussions and solutions.

Urban Forestry Lesson Plans for K-5 students

The San Diego Children and Nature Network developed a set of nature based lesson plans for grades K through 5.  There are three lesson plans for each grade.  They are meant to be taught in urban school yards with minimal teacher preparation and materials needs.

All lessons include Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core standards, and current California Science Standards.

These lessons were funded by a grant from Cal-Fire and implemented by San Diego Children and Nature, the San Diego Audubon Society, and San Diego State University.

Visit our Webpage for links to download these great free resources!  And even better – Let your child’s teacher know about these plans and see if they can incorporate them into their curriculum for the year!

Community Based Social Marketing & Overcoming Barriers in Tree Care – CalReLeaf Webinar

Our fellow urban tree advocates at California ReLeaf  have an incredible free webinar series – check it out on their website.  Listen and learn about how we can apply this knowledge to urban forestry in San Diego!

On Thursday September 21st from 2-3pm, tune into their latest webinar “Community Based Social Marketing & Overcoming Barriers in Tree Care .”

Two ReLeaf Network members, Rachel Malarich of the Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) and Edith de Guzman of TreePeople, have been working on a research study. They used an innovative approach called Community Based Social Marketing to reach out and engage community members in Huntington Park about their perceptions of trees and tree care. Based on the results, they developed an education campaign and a tool
kit to remind people to water their trees.

In addition, Michael Flynn and Ray Stubblefield-Tave from Common Vision will join the conversation to comment on the social justice and communications aspects of this work.

Click here to register and receive a webinar link.

 

Zion Ave Beautification Project

The San Diego Regional Urban Forests Council is partnering with the Allied Gardens / Grantville Community Council to plant trees along Zion Ave. in Allied Gardens.  This major thoroughfare connects residential Allied Gardens with shopping, dining and entertainment along Mission Gorge and Friars rd, and Interstates 8 and 15.

Our partners are going door to door in the community to explain the project and ask residents to commit to watering the new trees.  The residents and entire community will receive the benefits and enjoy the improved aesthetics of the Zion Ave Corridor for years to come!

We have set up a special webpage www.sdrufc.com/zion and will be holding a FALL Arbor Day this year as part of this important project!