Volunteers sought for tree planting at Thornton Park this Saturday

Volunteers are needed for a People and Trees tree planting event this Saturday, Feb. 29, at Thornton Park.

The tree planting will take place 9-11 a.m. at Thornton Park, 1801 W. Segerstrom Ave.

Pre-registration is encouraged via email to PeopleAndTreesOC@gmail.com or by joining the event page.

Volunteers will plant 17 ferns and will be given guidance on how to plant the trees. Please wear comfortable outdoor work clothing, closed-toe shoes, a jacket and a hat.

The City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is partnering with nonprofit group People and Trees and the OC Interfaith Coalition for the Environment for the park beautification activity.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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