Washington Unified hears update on Cal Fire‑funded ‘Cool Schools’ greening project for multiple campuses

Washington Unified School District trustees on Monday received an update on a Cal Fire‑funded Cool Schools grant — administered by the Texas Trees Foundation with Tree Davis as an implementation partner — that will add tree plantings, outdoor classrooms and nature‑based play elements at multiple district campuses.

The presentation outlined school‑specific designs for Riverbank, Westmore Oaks, River City High and the Yolo Education Center and described a community‑centered planning process. "The program itself really looks to connect students and teachers to nature through expansive tree planting, creating fun and experiential learning opportunities in play areas," said Samantha Bradley, who identified herself as the Cool Schools grant…