It is no secret that California is sometimes thought of as the land of Tree Huggers. And, because Sacramento is known as The City of Trees, local citizens sometimes ramp the tree hugger title up a bit!
This morning at a little after dawn, I grabbed my camera and battled rush-hour traffic to visit with an old friend, and to snap a few pictures!
*Old Camphor Tree - 18th & Capitol Avenue - Sacramento
At the corner of 18th and Capitol Avenue dwells a landmark camphor tree, which has occupied that spot since 1886. This tree exists in my earliest childhood memories.
There has been an on-going battle to save the tree from a fungal disease infestation (Verticillium Wilt). However city arborists have declared the tree cannot be saved. It will be taken down tomorrow.
This evening, Paesano’s and Mangia restaurants, along with the Midtown Business District, and the Handle District neighborhood organization, will host a ceremony. The ceremony time is from 5:00 – 6:30 pm, on Paesano’s patio, 1806 Capitol Avenue.
The midtown area of Sacramento has a reputation for its quaint cafes, restaurants, artists and galleries. After the tree’s destruction, the wood is to given to local woodworkers to create benches and other artistic pieces. The organizers of tonight’s event are suggesting a $10 donation to help fund the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s urban tree rescue program.
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