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High school senior wins board approval to plant 10 trees at Redwood Elementary
Summary
Angel Palomar, a high school senior, won board approval for a senior-project tree-planting at Redwood Elementary: about 10 five-gallon trees (five redwoods, five bishop pine) planned for the week of April 20'26, with grounds staff and Conservation Works assisting on watering and maintenance plans.
High school senior Angel Palomar presented a student senior project to the board proposing a tree-planting at Redwood Elementary designed to increase campus shade, improve habitat and provide an educational opportunity. Palomar said the plan calls for about 10 trees in 5-gallon containers, placed roughly every 30 feet along a triangular planting area, and timed to coincide with Earth Day week (the week of April 20'26) if donors and volunteers are available.
Trustees and staff asked about watering logistics and long-term care; staff noted Redwood has irrigation and groundskeepers available and suggested running a long hose or using temporary water tanks if needed. Conservation Works (via the speaker's mentor) is coordinating donor outreach and volunteer support. The board voted unanimously to approve the tree-planting proposal and encouraged Palomar to notify staff about the planting date so the district can help publicize and support the event.
