The Oak Project
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We're restoring Southern California's native oak population, & you can help. Join us as we gather acorns, propagate seedlings, plant young trees & spread the word. Learn more at https://reoakcalifornia.com/. Contact founder Jim Crouch at jbobyak2@gmail.com
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We’re on a mission to plant and distribute 1,000 trees across San Diego County by the end of the year. Check out our Plant-A-Thon Kick-Off recap video to learn more - and join us in the field for our next event! #trees www.youtube.com/watch?v=S79n...
TSD Plant-A-Thon 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We’re on a mission to plant and distribute 1,000 trees across San Diego County by the end of the year. Check out our Plant-A-Thon Kick-Off recap video to learn more - and join us in the field for our next event! #trees www.youtube.com/watch?v=S79n...
Englemann oaks are classified as threatened because of habitat loss. Restoring Englemanns, which are native to just a small section of Southern California and northern Baja, is part of The Oak Project’s focus. Seedlings being raised in pots now will be ready for distribution in early 2026. #oaks
November 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Englemann oaks are classified as threatened because of habitat loss. Restoring Englemanns, which are native to just a small section of Southern California and northern Baja, is part of The Oak Project’s focus. Seedlings being raised in pots now will be ready for distribution in early 2026. #oaks
Oaks are a "keystone species," providing sustenance, shelter & habitat for countless animal & insect species. They were also a key food source for the Kumeyaay & many other Native American tribes in Southern California, as noted in this San Dieguito River Park display near Lake Hodges. #oaks #trees
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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When people think “fall colors,” San Diego County usually doesn’t come to mind. But there’s color to be found if you know where to look. These poplars were popping Wednesday near Lake Cuyamaca. Black oaks in the county mountains turn a vibrant yellow, & they should peak in early November. #trees
October 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
When people think “fall colors,” San Diego County usually doesn’t come to mind. But there’s color to be found if you know where to look. These poplars were popping Wednesday near Lake Cuyamaca. Black oaks in the county mountains turn a vibrant yellow, & they should peak in early November. #trees
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While the San Diego County valleys roasted again today, it was gorgeous in the mountains. Mid to upper 70s with an occasional light breeze in the Cuyamacas on and near Middle Peak. Excellent hiking weather. Black oaks appear maybe a week or two from peak fall color. #sandiegoweather #CAwx
October 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
While the San Diego County valleys roasted again today, it was gorgeous in the mountains. Mid to upper 70s with an occasional light breeze in the Cuyamacas on and near Middle Peak. Excellent hiking weather. Black oaks appear maybe a week or two from peak fall color. #sandiegoweather #CAwx
A big coast live oak can produce thousands of acorns a year. In bountiful "mast" years, they can grow 10,000. Oak Project founder Jim Crouch says it appears many So Cal oaks shed acorns early this year, perhaps due to a lack of winter rain. Pictured is a huge tree near Lake Hodges. #trees #oaks
October 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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The leaves of our oak seedling continue to increase in size, and the stem darkens as the first bark develops
October 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The leaves of our oak seedling continue to increase in size, and the stem darkens as the first bark develops
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Beaver pond in Vermont
📸Ken Rachlis
📸Ken Rachlis
October 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Beaver pond in Vermont
📸Ken Rachlis
📸Ken Rachlis
A harvest in Valley Center on Thursday yielded more than 100 viable acorns from coast live oaks & scrub oaks. Harvesting today near Julian should bring in tons of Englemann oak acorns. With generous financial donations also in hand, our seedling count should top 12,000 by spring. #trees #oaks
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Within the damp and clinging earth,
Where darkness spans a world unseen,
An acorn dreamed; and, dreaming, saw blue skies and forests green
Ella Maxwell Haddox
Where darkness spans a world unseen,
An acorn dreamed; and, dreaming, saw blue skies and forests green
Ella Maxwell Haddox
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Within the damp and clinging earth,
Where darkness spans a world unseen,
An acorn dreamed; and, dreaming, saw blue skies and forests green
Ella Maxwell Haddox
Where darkness spans a world unseen,
An acorn dreamed; and, dreaming, saw blue skies and forests green
Ella Maxwell Haddox
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More than 180 people helped launch TSD's Plant-A-Thon in National City Oct. 10, when we planted 100 trees. Help us reach our goal of 1,000 trees in the county by Dec. 31. Contact sponsor@treesandiego.org to bring your team to a planting, or aid the cause with a donation to Tree San Diego. #trees
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
More than 180 people helped launch TSD's Plant-A-Thon in National City Oct. 10, when we planted 100 trees. Help us reach our goal of 1,000 trees in the county by Dec. 31. Contact sponsor@treesandiego.org to bring your team to a planting, or aid the cause with a donation to Tree San Diego. #trees
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First leaves, officially an oak seedling ☺️🌳
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
First leaves, officially an oak seedling ☺️🌳
Oak Project volunteers are out on harvesting ventures again this week. Donors in Valley Center, Ramona and Julian (pictured) say they have plenty of ripe acorns for the picking. After tests for viability, the successful sprouts will be potted and be ready for distribution in early 2026. #trees #oaks
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Oak Project volunteers are out on harvesting ventures again this week. Donors in Valley Center, Ramona and Julian (pictured) say they have plenty of ripe acorns for the picking. After tests for viability, the successful sprouts will be potted and be ready for distribution in early 2026. #trees #oaks
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My Bluesky wandering led me to your account! What a pleasant surprise! Giving your account a follow!
October 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My Bluesky wandering led me to your account! What a pleasant surprise! Giving your account a follow!
An oak grove can feel as sacred as a cathedral. This one on the Bobcat Trail in Escondido’s Daley Ranch today was just heavenly. It was encouraging, too, to see plenty of healthy saplings below the canopy. The Oak Project aims to keep oaks around for future generations in California. #trees #oaks
October 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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A close up of our Sussex acorn
Both taproot and seedling extend from the same pointy end of the seed, but of course go in different directions
Both taproot and seedling extend from the same pointy end of the seed, but of course go in different directions
October 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A close up of our Sussex acorn
Both taproot and seedling extend from the same pointy end of the seed, but of course go in different directions
Both taproot and seedling extend from the same pointy end of the seed, but of course go in different directions
The Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve is home to some fine groves of coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia). One of the many reasons The Oak Project aims to restore oaks in Southern California is the habitat the trees provide for countless bird, animal and insect species. #trees #oaks
October 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Tree San Diego's Plant-a-Thon Friday in National City made the front of the Union-Tribune's local section today. We've heard from partners, sponsors, community members, volunteers & local leaders who praised TSD's hard work & efforts to bring the benefits of trees to National City residents. #trees
October 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Tree San Diego's Plant-a-Thon Friday in National City made the front of the Union-Tribune's local section today. We've heard from partners, sponsors, community members, volunteers & local leaders who praised TSD's hard work & efforts to bring the benefits of trees to National City residents. #trees
The Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway is loaded with lovely coast live oaks that shade many of the park’s trails. This is a fine example of what The Oak Project aims to preserve and restore. Oaks are a vital part of many Southern California ecosystems, bringing countless benefits. #oaks #trees
October 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Connections are sprouting! Donors in Pine Hills, Wynola, Sutherland Lake & Volcan Mountain have offered acorns for The Oak Project's propagation efforts. Along with a growing crop of financial supporters, the goal of raising 20,000 seedlings for distribution in 2026 looks doable. #oaks #trees
October 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Meet Arctostaphylos glauca, commonly known as Bigberry Manzanita and, since the evening of October 9, California's new OFFICIAL STATE SHRUB! YES!!! 🤩
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#Manzanita #Twilight #IntimateLandscape #SanDiego #Photography #Arctostaphylos
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#Manzanita #Twilight #IntimateLandscape #SanDiego #Photography #Arctostaphylos
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Meet Arctostaphylos glauca, commonly known as Bigberry Manzanita and, since the evening of October 9, California's new OFFICIAL STATE SHRUB! YES!!! 🤩
alexander-kunz.pixels.com/featured/man...
#Manzanita #Twilight #IntimateLandscape #SanDiego #Photography #Arctostaphylos
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#Manzanita #Twilight #IntimateLandscape #SanDiego #Photography #Arctostaphylos
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TSD's next Tree Treks is Saturday at La Mesita Park in La Mesa from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for a guided walk where you can learn about the diverse tree species in your neighborhood, how to identify them & the role they play in creating a healthier, cooler, more climate-resilient community. #trees
October 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
TSD's next Tree Treks is Saturday at La Mesita Park in La Mesa from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for a guided walk where you can learn about the diverse tree species in your neighborhood, how to identify them & the role they play in creating a healthier, cooler, more climate-resilient community. #trees
Another bountiful harvest: Oak Project volunteers picked 445 viable acorns from Kim Smith's very productive Englemann near Julian on Thursday. Many thanks to Kim, who invited us out for the picking. The acorns will soon go into pots, & hopefully seedlings will be ready to distribute in spring. #oaks
October 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Another bountiful harvest: Oak Project volunteers picked 445 viable acorns from Kim Smith's very productive Englemann near Julian on Thursday. Many thanks to Kim, who invited us out for the picking. The acorns will soon go into pots, & hopefully seedlings will be ready to distribute in spring. #oaks