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Roots & Fruits: Greening Jefferson Park – Community Tree Planting & Block Party, will take place Saturday, October 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Roots & Fruits: Greening Jefferson Park – Community Tree Planting & Block Party
Supported by LASAN’s BeLeaf in Equity Grant
LOS ANGELES, CA — October 18, 2025 — The South LA Tree Coalition (SLATC), in partnership with LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN), the Koreatown Youth & Community Center (KYCC), and Council District 10, invites the community to a day of greening, celebration, and neighborhood pride at 6th Avenue Elementary School in Jefferson Park (90018).
The event, Roots & Fruits: Greening Jefferson Park – Community Tree Planting & Block Party, will take place Saturday, October 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Volunteers and residents will come together to plant new street trees, enjoy food, music, and family-friendly activities, and learn about local resources that support environmental equity.
This effort is funded in part by LASAN’s BeLeaf in Equity grant, an USDA/IRA program dedicated to increasing tree canopy coverage and advancing climate resilience in communities disproportionately impacted by extreme heat and limited green space.
“Our goal is to bring people together, plant shade for the future, and make sure every neighborhood has the greenery it deserves,” said Theresa Maysonet, Co-Founder of the South LA Tree Coalition. “Thanks to LASAN’s BeLeaf in Equity program and our community partners, we’re able to make Jefferson Park cooler, healthier, and more connected.”
Event Details:
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 6th Avenue Elementary, 3109 6th Ave, Jefferson Park 90018
🎉 Free event featuring tree planting, vendors, community resources, food, entertainment, and volunteer opportunities.
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