Pasadena Plants 15 Trees in District 5 for Annual Arbor Day

The city partners with Pasadena Beautiful Foundation to expand urban forestry efforts.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:34pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring multiple repeating images of a young tree sapling in a planting pot, rendered in a vibrant, high-contrast palette that captures the celebratory spirit of Pasadena's Arbor Day event.Pasadena's annual Arbor Day celebration plants the seeds for a greener, more sustainable future in the city.Pasadena Today

Pasadena is celebrating Arbor Day with a tree planting event in District 5, where the city's Department of Public Works and the Pasadena Beautiful Foundation will plant 15 new street trees donated by the foundation. The event will feature a tree planting demonstration and informational materials on sustainability and tree care.

Why it matters

Pasadena has held the Tree City USA designation for over 35 years, recognizing the city's commitment to urban forestry. This event continues the city's long-standing partnership with the Pasadena Beautiful Foundation, which has helped plant over 10,000 trees across Pasadena.

The details

The tree planting event will take place at Villa Parke, where volunteer teams led by city staff will plant the 15 new street trees donated by the Pasadena Beautiful Foundation. The event will begin with a tree planting demonstration, followed by the actual tree plantings in the surrounding community.

  • The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • The event will begin at 8 a.m.

The players

Pasadena Department of Public Works

The city department hosting the Arbor Day tree planting event in partnership with the Pasadena Beautiful Foundation.

Pasadena Beautiful Foundation

A volunteer organization founded in 1960 that has helped plant over 10,000 trees across Pasadena and is donating the 15 trees for this event.

Mayor Victor M. Gordo

The mayor of Pasadena who proclaimed April 18, 2026 as Arbor Day in the city.

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What’s next

The city will continue its partnership with the Pasadena Beautiful Foundation to expand the urban forest and maintain Pasadena's status as a Tree City USA.

The takeaway

Pasadena's commitment to urban forestry and sustainability is exemplified by this annual Arbor Day celebration, which brings the community together to plant new trees and educate residents on the importance of caring for the city's green spaces.