Our City Forest - Planting Our Future

Announcements

Thank you ARRA for helping San Jose recover by putting people to work!

ARRA - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Starting Monday, May 14th, OCF will be at our new location:

1590 Las Plumas Ave
San Jose, CA 95112

Please be aware, May 8th through May 17th we will have less capacity for receiving and answering emails and phone calls.

OCF is currently recruiting for our 2012-2013 Americorps Service positions!

Click here to find out more

Our new location is

Is Your Life Too Plastic?

Enjoy a FREE screening of 'Bag It,' a film which follows everyday citizen Jeb Berrier on a touching, inspiring, and even hilarious worldwide journey investigating plastics and their impact on our health, oceans, and planet. Special guest appearances by Beth Terry from the Bag It movie, and Brennan Bird, founder of the Peace on Earthbench Movement.

Trailer and information at www.bagitmovie.com

Join or RSVP through Facebook here and
invite your friends and family!

Spring Flowering Tree Tours!

Enjoy the beautiful spring weather with our free spring flowering tree tour! Discover new trees, flora, and cultural trivia in the beautifully tranquil Japanese Friendship Garden.

April 21, 28, May 12, 19, 26 at 2 - 3pm

Click here for full details

Living a Greener and Healthier Life Just Got Easier!

Our brand new Green and Healthy resources section has been launched just in time for Earth Day! We have valuable green tips, great links, guides, book and movie recommendations, and more!

Click here to find out more

Trees Available for You!

You can get your very own tree for your front and back yards, business, church, complex and more! With a requested minimum $20-$100 donation you can pick up a tree from our nursery.

Click here to get a tree!

Programs

Tree Planting and Care

We have 15-gallon shade trees available for yards, park strips, neighborhoods, parks, schools, and private property throughout San Jose. We also provide information, guidance, and services for planting, caring, and maintaining your tree(s).

Get a Tree Care for Your Tree

Tree Amigos

Become the 'heart and soul' of OCF by participating in a 20 hour course that will empower you to become and advocate and steward of your urban forest.

Learn more about the program

Education

Increase your knowledge of the urban ecosystem, especially the urban forest! We provide classroom presentations and workshops covering topics relating to our urban forest.

Planet Tree Youth Education Programs

Green and Healthy

Join neighbors to "green" your life. Attend workshops and documentaries to learn simple changes that can save money and the environment.

Green & Healthy Programs and Workshops

Community Nursery and Training Center

The OCF Community Nursery and Training Center is home to hundreds of homeless trees. The Nursery is a community service provided by Our City Forest to connect the resources of available trees to worthy planting projects ready to adopt trees.

More information and directions

Training Workshops

Have fun learning how to plant and care for your own trees by attending our various workshops! Click here for more information .

Calendar of upcoming Training Workshops
Community Nursery and Training Center

Tree Tours

Expand your knowledge of some of the city's most unique trees by attending free tours in beautiful locations throughout San Jose!

More information and upcoming tree tours

Special Programs

Discover more ways to be a part of OCF! We offer additional programs which focus on volunteering, seasonal events, education, and more. To learn more, click on the links below.