The Oak Project
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We're restoring Southern California's native oak population, & you can help. Join us as we gather acorns, propagate seedlings, plant young trees & spread the word. Learn more at https://reoakcalifornia.com/. Contact founder Jim Crouch at [email protected]
Jim Crouch spoke about the Oak Project and showed about 20 people how to plant and raise seedlings Saturday at the Pamo Valley Winery tasting room in Ramona on Saturday. Seedlings of several species were available - for free. Some attendees also used provided soil to pot their own. #trees #oaks
January 25, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Trees help your heart, too! A study, led by the University of California, Davis, showed that urban neighborhoods with more visible trees had lower rates of cardiovascular disease. #trees
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Living near trees may protect the heart in ways grass does not — Earth.com
Cities often feel crowded, noisy, and stressful. Concrete roads and tall buildings dominate daily surroundings. Green areas offer relief and help people feel calmer and healthier.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Trees help your heart, too! A study, led by the University of California, Davis, showed that urban neighborhoods with more visible trees had lower rates of cardiovascular disease. #trees
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We’re proud to share that TSD distributed 2,504 trees to San Diego County residents in 2025 through our Leafing Our Legacy program & partner-supported events. The trees are helping to grow a cooler, greener, & more climate-resilient urban forest. We strive to distribute more trees in 2026. #trees
January 21, 2026 at 5:38 PM
We’re proud to share that TSD distributed 2,504 trees to San Diego County residents in 2025 through our Leafing Our Legacy program & partner-supported events. The trees are helping to grow a cooler, greener, & more climate-resilient urban forest. We strive to distribute more trees in 2026. #trees
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Tree San Diego Executive Director Elektra Fike-Data has been named one of San Diego Magazine's "50 People to Watch"! The publication hails Elektra's & TSD's efforts to plant trees, educate volunteers & community members, and create workforce development programs. #trees (Photo Credit: Matt Furman)
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Tree San Diego Executive Director Elektra Fike-Data has been named one of San Diego Magazine's "50 People to Watch"! The publication hails Elektra's & TSD's efforts to plant trees, educate volunteers & community members, and create workforce development programs. #trees (Photo Credit: Matt Furman)
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What a benefit for city or countryside
January 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM
What a benefit for city or countryside
Branching out: Residents of Aguanga in Riverside County have asked for help from The Oak Project. And founder Jim Crouch did a demonstration on Saturday at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, where dozens of people potted sprouting acorns and learned about our oak restoration efforts. #trees #oaks
January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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San Diego County has had plenty of rain this winter, which is great for most trees. What it hasn't had much of is cold, & that can have negative impacts on fruit production. Many stone fruits may not meet their minimum number of "chill hours" (with temps between 32° & 45°) for good yields. #trees
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
San Diego County has had plenty of rain this winter, which is great for most trees. What it hasn't had much of is cold, & that can have negative impacts on fruit production. Many stone fruits may not meet their minimum number of "chill hours" (with temps between 32° & 45°) for good yields. #trees
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Snow and hoarfrost covered English Oak in south #Cheshire, England for #ThickTrunkTuesday.
A #Kodachrome from the early 1980s.
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #winter
A #Kodachrome from the early 1980s.
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #winter
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Snow and hoarfrost covered English Oak in south #Cheshire, England for #ThickTrunkTuesday.
A #Kodachrome from the early 1980s.
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #winter
A #Kodachrome from the early 1980s.
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #winter
Jim Crouch's oak propagation efforts are featured in the new publication "Kindness Happens Here." kindnesshappenshere.org/current-news...
Current Newspaper - Kindness Happens Here
CURRENT ISSUE January 2026
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January 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Jim Crouch's oak propagation efforts are featured in the new publication "Kindness Happens Here." kindnesshappenshere.org/current-news...
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Thanks to the support of individual donors and corporate partners, we have distributed over 3,500 trees across San Diego in just two years! Your donation can help us get more trees in the ground where they’re needed most. Visit www.treesandiego.org to contribute to the cause. #trees
December 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thanks to the support of individual donors and corporate partners, we have distributed over 3,500 trees across San Diego in just two years! Your donation can help us get more trees in the ground where they’re needed most. Visit www.treesandiego.org to contribute to the cause. #trees
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Fall colors come later in San Diego County, often in December. At left is a crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia), known as much for its colorful blooms in summer as its fall foliage. At right is a liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) or sweetgum, whose leaves are shaped like maple leaves. #trees
December 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Fall colors come later in San Diego County, often in December. At left is a crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia), known as much for its colorful blooms in summer as its fall foliage. At right is a liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) or sweetgum, whose leaves are shaped like maple leaves. #trees
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We know there and many, many worthy causes on this Giving Tuesday, a day for people to give back to their communities. That's what Tree San Diego is all about. We strive to make our neighborhoods cleaner, cooler, healthier and more beautiful. Donate at: www.treesandiego.org/donate . #trees
December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We know there and many, many worthy causes on this Giving Tuesday, a day for people to give back to their communities. That's what Tree San Diego is all about. We strive to make our neighborhoods cleaner, cooler, healthier and more beautiful. Donate at: www.treesandiego.org/donate . #trees
The Oak Project is in high gear! Soil for 1,000 pots has just been delivered. Another 4,000 pots will have soil soon. Roughly 6,600 pots will be ready for acorn planting within weeks. Potentially 12,000 seedlings from multiple oak species will be set for distribution in early 2026. #oaks #trees
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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We’re on a mission to plant and distribute 1,000 trees across San Diego County by the end of the year. Check out our Plant-A-Thon Kick-Off recap video to learn more - and join us in the field for our next event! #trees www.youtube.com/watch?v=S79n...
TSD Plant-A-Thon 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We’re on a mission to plant and distribute 1,000 trees across San Diego County by the end of the year. Check out our Plant-A-Thon Kick-Off recap video to learn more - and join us in the field for our next event! #trees www.youtube.com/watch?v=S79n...
Englemann oaks are classified as threatened because of habitat loss. Restoring Englemanns, which are native to just a small section of Southern California and northern Baja, is part of The Oak Project’s focus. Seedlings being raised in pots now will be ready for distribution in early 2026. #oaks
November 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Englemann oaks are classified as threatened because of habitat loss. Restoring Englemanns, which are native to just a small section of Southern California and northern Baja, is part of The Oak Project’s focus. Seedlings being raised in pots now will be ready for distribution in early 2026. #oaks
Oaks are a "keystone species," providing sustenance, shelter & habitat for countless animal & insect species. They were also a key food source for the Kumeyaay & many other Native American tribes in Southern California, as noted in this San Dieguito River Park display near Lake Hodges. #oaks #trees
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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When people think “fall colors,” San Diego County usually doesn’t come to mind. But there’s color to be found if you know where to look. These poplars were popping Wednesday near Lake Cuyamaca. Black oaks in the county mountains turn a vibrant yellow, & they should peak in early November. #trees
October 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
When people think “fall colors,” San Diego County usually doesn’t come to mind. But there’s color to be found if you know where to look. These poplars were popping Wednesday near Lake Cuyamaca. Black oaks in the county mountains turn a vibrant yellow, & they should peak in early November. #trees
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While the San Diego County valleys roasted again today, it was gorgeous in the mountains. Mid to upper 70s with an occasional light breeze in the Cuyamacas on and near Middle Peak. Excellent hiking weather. Black oaks appear maybe a week or two from peak fall color. #sandiegoweather #CAwx
October 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
While the San Diego County valleys roasted again today, it was gorgeous in the mountains. Mid to upper 70s with an occasional light breeze in the Cuyamacas on and near Middle Peak. Excellent hiking weather. Black oaks appear maybe a week or two from peak fall color. #sandiegoweather #CAwx