This weekend, the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, Sidewalk Trees and Gardens, and the Oakland Ballers baseball team will plant 18 trees in Raimondi Park, part of an effort to revitalize this historic area of West Oakland. The Ballers have invested $1.6 million in the park, signaling their commitment to community development. Jenny Kauffman emphasized the importance of collaboration in fostering community pride and long-term care of the trees, as well as the positive impact on local air quality and heat reduction efforts.
It's so satisfying to plant a tree, but also they're heavy. It's actually physically, really helpful. It's also a momentum thing - ... making a difference for how the neighborhood looks.
When people join for a tree planting event they often feel invested in the work which helps the groups create community stewards to care for the trees long term.
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