Mountain View Trees

Our mission is to sustain and enhance the trees of Mountain View, California, through community stewardship, education and advocacy.

info@MountainViewTrees.org
Mountain View Trees
PO Box 893
Mountain View, CA 94042
650-564-7620

Mountain View Trees Objectives:

  • To support, contribute to and enhance the City of Mountain View's urban forestry program.
  • To educate those who live, work and visit in Mountain View about the importance of the urban forest and proper care of trees through tree walks, brochures, a website and other arenas.
  • To identify threats to Mountain View's urban forest and work to alleviate them.
  • To develop programs to increase tree appreciation and improve tree care in Mountain View.
Tree Planting Mountain View CA

The Benefits of Trees

We advocate for trees largely because of the immense beauty they provide. Trees are an integral part of our heritage and our future. A city that is well shaded by a forest canopy has many benefits to offer. These include:

  • More moderate temperatures. Trees reduce heat islands, shade our homes and offices in the summer, and provide windbreaks, which keep us warmer in the winter.
  • Increased community. People spend more time outside in areas with lots of trees, and know more of their neighbors.
  • Improved health. Many studies show that spending time with trees helps people recover from illness more quickly, reduce stress, and lower blood pressure.
  • Higher real estate values. Residential properties landscaped with trees and business districts lined with trees are more vibrant and attract more customers.

Click on the Map to View the
Tree Benefit Calculator from TreeBenefits.com

 

Read More About City Trees

Click here for the City of Mountain View Forestry and Roadway Landscape Division. Although we sometimes work on projects with the city, we are a group of volunteers not related to the city government.

 

Click Here to take a look at these photos of San Jose over a 30 year period. What a difference the urban forest has made to this city. San Jose has been transformed by maturing trees.

People Visit MountainViewTrees.org
from All Over the World

World Map of Mountain View Website views

 

A suggested donation to Mountain View Trees
of $15 is welcome (& tax deductible)

July 19th, 2014
Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mulch Workshop
"Spread the Word"

with Mountain View Trees Co-Chairs Susan Hamilton (VTF Services) and Katherine Naegele (ISA Certified Arborist)

Location: Mountain View Public Library

Parking: Local streets, lots, and underground garages.

Our mulch workshop has been upgraded this year! We will present new mulch information in partnership with the Mountain View Public Library, so we are presenting it in the ever-popular Pioneer Memorial Park outside of the library. Warm temps are forecast, so wear comfortable clothes, and bring water. Light refreshments will be served.

A donation of $10-15 is greatly appreciated (and tax-deductible!)

Mountain View Trees is on track to become a 501(c)(3) organization.

August 3rd, 2014
Sunday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ask the Arborist, Farmers' Market
at the Train Station

Location: Downtown Mountain View, Caltrain Station parking lot at 600 West Evelyn Ave.

Click for the MAP

Come visit our table at the Farmers' Market, meet some of our volunteers and find out more about the trees that keep our city so beautiful.

This event repeats every other month on the first Sunday.

August 16th, 2014
Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tree Selection
Workshop

Location: A to Z Nursery

Workshop is led by ISA Certified Arborist Ted Miljevich.