The valley oak, the largest oak in California, grows to over

100 feet tall and provides habitat and food for a variety of

animals. Photo credit: Victoria Sork/UCLA

Happy

Arbor Day Week, California!

March 7- 14, 2024

Hello tree-huggers and leaf-lovers!

I just love to learn about trees,

don't you?

As we celebrate this week dedicated to the importance of trees, let’s remember the critical work being done by The Britton Fund to support research and education for all of us in the tree-care profession!

By making a donation to The Britton Fund today, you will support invaluable resources such as free technical information sheets,

publications, research, and seminars that are made available to us.

I use these resources every single day and

enthusiastically share with others!

Let’s continue to learn about our neighborhood trees and urban forests and make sure that our California communities are filled with healthy, beautiful trees for generations to come.

Join me in supporting The Britton Fund

and make a difference in the world of tree care!

Donate today!

With a rustle of leaves and appreciation,

Lisa Smith

The Britton Fund, Development Chair

The Tree Resource

ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualified (TRAQ) Instructor

ASCA Tree and Plant Appraiser Qualified (TPAQ) Instructor

Past President, WCISA

Remembering Ryan

We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Ryan Pendleton, a valued member of our community and a dear friend to many. As we commemorate Arbor Day Week in California, let’s honor Ryan's legacy by supporting the growth and vitality our urban forests, a cause to which he was devoted. Your Arbor Day donation to The Britton Fund will honor his memory and advance the issues that he was passionate about and continue the work he cared for so deeply. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and for joining us in remembering our good friend Ryan.

Together, we care for trees.

Give in memory.

The 17th Annual Britton Fund Ride

Are you ready to ride the waves and the roads?

We are gearing up for the 17^th Annual Britton Fund Ride fundraising event in sunny San Diego, California! Join us on Monday, April 29, 2024, as we partner with the WCISA's 90th Annual Conference and Tradeshow. Every dollar raised will be dedicated to research and education benefiting our tree-care professionals in the West. We need you to get involved as a cyclist , a sponsor , or volunteer! We always have so much fun!