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December 17, 2009
Volunteers needed to replant damaged habitat at Mather Golf Course
One of the area’s most beautiful golf courses fell victim to a fire this past summer. Approximately seven acres of riparian
habitat at Mather Golf Course adjacent to the 10th, 11th, 12th and 18th holes caught fire during the day while golfers played
their rounds. Most of the trees burned including the beautiful old willow that draped over the pond on the 11th hole.
The Sacramento Tree Foundation, in partnership with Sacramento County Parks and Mather Golf Course has scheduled a
volunteer workday for the morning of January 16, 2010 to plant native trees in the area damaged by fire this past summer.
Volunteers for this event will be working in small teams of 2-3 and will be trained in proper planting techniques, mulching,
staking and more. Register to volunteer by contacting Meredith King, Volunteer Coordinator at meredith@sactree.com
or (916) 924-8733 x122. Be sure to mention the Mather Golf Course planting and leave your contact information.
This is a unique opportunity to participate in restoring the beauty to a public space we hold near and dear to our hearts.
Help heal the scars and ensure even more beautiful and functional golf course habitat for the future.
The Sacramento Tree Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading efforts to build the best urban forest for the Sacramento
region. We work with community partners and volunteers to bring trees to every neighborhood, business district, park,
school and street. Our goal is to support the planting of 5-million trees in our region by the year 2025. This is important
because of the many health and economic benefits that trees contribute to the overall quality of life of our neighborhoods
and communities.