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Next date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us on a FREE tour of the city's significant and historical trees in the downtown area! The walk will be guided by the City Urban Forester, Leslie Keedy, as she takes you down a meandering path of foliage, fruit and flowers, in this annual tour of the city's urban forest. Over 25 fabulous & unique trees will be showcased and discussed on the walking tour. Come learn about how they grow, their unique characteristics and all about their genus, species & family!
Advance registration is required. Please wear comfortable, walking/hiking shoes, bring water and shade hats. The walk is approximately a 1-mile loop, 3 hours long. An informative, color handout with a map is provided to all participants. Please meet promptly at 9:00am at the City Hall Courtyard, in front of the City Manager's/Mayor's Office located by the fountain that is across from the Public Library. Well behaved Children and dogs on leash can attend with their adults.
This walking tour has no bathroom access.
ISA CEUs applied for.
Register Here
If you are unable to join the Tree Walk this year, we have a virtual tree walk option, click the link below!
Virtual Tree Walk
Visit our website to learn more about the City's Urban Forestry!
Urban Forestry
Free
Tree Walk Map(PDF, 10MB)
All donations received will go directly into purchasing public trees for our city. Please contact our office either in-person, by phone or email:
ATTN: Tree Trust Fund
City of Santa Cruz Department of Parks and Recreation
323 Church Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5270
parksandrec@santacruzca.gov