Restore Nature - Get Engaged

Survey your block's trees

Why? You can draw a simple map of your block and record the trees you find. A plant identifier app can help you identify the species. This is a great project to do together as a team.

Resources: Top 5 Free Tree Identification Apps (in 2025) - EcoCation

Survey your block's wildlife

Why? You can draw a simple map of your block and record the wildlife you find. For birds, a bird identifier app can help you identify the species. This is a great project to do together as a team.

Resources: Your Guide to the Audubon Bird Guide App | Audubon, Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab on the App Store

Take a master gardener class

Why? Expand your gardening knowledge by learning from experts at a master gardener class.

Resources: UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County

Attend a tree planting

Why? Expanding the tree canopy in Alameda will help enhance our quality of life, provide habitat for wildlife, and support adaptation to climate change for the benefit of all community members and generations to come and expanding Alameda's urban forest will take all of us.

Resources: Urban Forest Plan | City of Alameda, 100K Trees for Humanity, Alameda Backyard Growers, Alameda Rotary Club, Ploughshares Nursery, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA), REAP Climate Center

Vote to support nature

Why? It is important to exercise your right to vote and prioritize supporting nature.

Resources: Elections | City of Alameda, Register to Vote