Berkeley marked its first day as an official Tree City USA yesterday by planting 13 young trees on and around Thousand Oaks Elementary School in North Berkeley. The city and the school district joined together to help students learn about the importance of trees in the environment and proper planting techniques.

Students planted two Trident Maples in what had long been an empty corner of the school’s blacktop. Students and enthusiastic observers then moved to the park … Continue reading »