Pasadena Beautiful Foundation

On November 28, 2012, Pasadena Beautiful Foundation finished it's commitment to the planting of replacement trees that were downed or badly damaged in the December 1, 2011 windstorm that devastated many areas of Pasadena.

PBF raised a total of $43,000, including $10,000 from the Pasadena Community Foundation, and the entire amount was spent to pay for and plant 316 trees.

Planting began in early spring, 2012, and concluded within two days of the one-year anniversary of that horrific storm. In addition, PBF paid to re-stake 135 trees that were toppled in the high winds.

This effort was led by Emina Darakjy, who personally selected all of the new trees, and coordinated with the City for the proper species and sites. For you tree enthusiasts, some of the species were Quercus Agrifolia, Southern Magnolias, Chinese Elms, Camphors, Jacarandas, Southern Live Oaks and California Sycamores.

This does not mean that we won't be planting trees in the future. Planting trees is why Pasadena Beautiful was founded in 1960. We will continue to buy and plant trees around Pasadena as the need arises. If you see a location where a new tree is needed, or perhaps one that is dying, contact our office with a few details, and we will make every effort replace it.

This Past Week we replaced many of the trees brought down by the Windstorm of 2011. Below are some pictures of the event

Pasadena Beautiful, in collaboration with the Pasadena Community Foundation, has established the Pasadena Windstorm Tree Fund for the purchase and re-planting of the trees lost in Pasadena during the devastating windstorm, which struck our City on November 30 and December 1. Over 800 trees were lost and countless damaged.

Pasadena Community Foundation will match up to $10,000.00 in donations to the fund. All donations to Pasadena Beautiful Foundation are tax deductible and 100% of every dollar donated will be used for the sole purpose of re-planting trees.

The City of Pasadena is very pleased and thankful that the two organizations are working together. Pasadena Beautiful has a 50 year history of working with the City to plant trees and protect our urban forest.

Remember: 100% of your tax deductible donation will be used solely for the replanting of Pasadena trees.

Donations may be made online by clicking on this "Donate" button.

Donations also may be mailed to:

Pasadena Beautiful Foundation

140 South Lake Avenue, Suite #268

Pasadena, California 91101

Golden Arrows will start in Spring 2012.

Wednesday Workdays are going on every Wednesday from 9am - 10am. Send an E-mail to president@pasadenabeautiful.org to get on our mailing list.

Pasadena Street Trees continue to be planted.