Talk on How the East Bay Got Its Trees 5/18/16

"How the East Bay Got Its Trees"

Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m.
Dimond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland

Jerry Kent, recently retired after a 41-year career with the East Bay Regional Park District, will document the history of large-scale tree planting in the East Bay. Where did our urban forest come from? How did planting relate to residential development? What are the consequences and public costs of dealing with its legacy today? Jerry will specifically address fire and its inevitability in urban wildland areas. Flyer at: http://www.documents.sausalcreek.org/FOSC_Member_Mtg_Flyer_160518.pdf

This presentation takes place at the bimonthly Friends of Sausal Creek (FOSC) meeting. All are welcome! For more information, visit www.sausalcreek.org or contact Kimra McAfee, coordinator@sausalcreek.org, (510) 501-3672.