The City of San Luis Obispo will host a tree planting Saturday, April 27 to honor their commitment to its trees and the social, environmental and economic benefits they provide.

The Downtown Foresters is a group of volunteers who want to help keep Downtown a beautiful place to visit and do business. Formed in May 2007 – as a sub-committee of the Design Committee (now the Cultural Arts Committee) – to assist City tree crews in caring for and maintaining the trees in the Downtown area. They receive training from City Arborist, Ron Combs, and are responsible for assisting with planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing and looking out for the “urban forest”.