Ecology and Habitat Restoration
Urban Greening
Urban forests have the capacity to change the very texture of urban life. From street and home cooling to carbon sequestration to widespread mental health benefits, the more healthy our city’s tree ecosystem, the more healthy we are. REAP’s goal is to support urban greening initiatives and to lead by example on our own campus.
To make this happen we need interested community members like you to pursue these amazing interests with us! Join our community and work on behalf of your community.
There are 2 main ways to stay engaged:
Email List: We’ll keep you posted on what’s going on.
Guild: A little more hands on, a lot like a club!
*There are lots of other things we need to help make this program a success! To learn more click here!
Our Program
By strategically integrating nature into urban spaces, we aim to create lush green pockets, community gardens, and sustainable landscapes that offer numerous benefits for both the environment and the communities they serve.
In the World
REAP is inspired by the amazing impact other organizations have already had on the world with groups like Friends of the Urban Forest working with youth to steward street trees and gardens, and groups like SUGi working with communities to restore small scale forest ecosystems in urban areas.
REAP aims to blend the focus of collaborating with local groups to foster a community of stewards and scientists with the focus of implementing a workforce development program to build future careers in green industries. We bring these innovative ideas forward in our work as a community partner in The City of Alameda’s Urban Forestry Plan with a vision of a more equitable and sustainable Alameda that exceeds the established climate goals.
Career Pathways
As green spaces blossom beyond our campus, our program acts as a catalyst for creating skilled professionals who can design, implement, and steward sustainable infrastructure in urban environments. With pathways in arboriculture, forestry, landscape design, urban planning, and conservation, we envision a network of green leaders who will shape resilient cities and foster a connection between people and nature.
Current Status
To get our programs up and running there are a few things that need to be established! Below are some of the key elements and where we stand in terms of getting things up and running.
It’s impassioned community members, volunteers, and funders who help us push the dial and get closer to our goals!
Program Vision
Industry Sector Analysis
Employers, Trade Organizations, and Unions
Research
Curriculum and Class Resources
On Campus Resources and Facilities
Job Placement Resources
Funding
Status Update Coming Soon!
Join Our Guild!
Want to get involved more deeply with REAP’s urban greening program? Want to meet other people passionate about earth care, people care, and fair share? Join our urban greening guild! It’s like a club hosted by REAP for passionate people to do cool stuff!
For more information about what guilds are to REAP click here!
Other ways to get involved
We are seeking volunteers to help maintain our permaculture gardens, and food forest! Tasks may include planting, weeding, spreading compost, and more! Visit our volunteering page to get started.
We are always seeking one-time gifts, DAFs & grants, and in-kind donations to help our programs! Visit our donations page for more information.
Sign up for email updates here!
For more information and local initiatives around permaculture check out our Urban Greening Resource Page!
