A Tecate Cypress for Aspen

On December 21st Joanna and Wayne gave their daughter Aspen a gift that she will be able to appreciate for a lifetime. On a warm winter morning the family, joined by several friends, came to the Point Loma Native Plant Garden to plant a tree in celebration of their daughter’s first birthday. Wayne shoveled out a spot and together the family planted an endangered Tecate Cypress. They took a picture of Aspen with the tree planted in her honor, and intend to come back every year to document the growth of both their daughter and the tree.
The Tecate Cypress that the family planted is a native tree that is endangered due to habitat destruction. This is why purchasing a tree from the San Diego River Park Foundation and planting it in the Point Loma Native Plant Garden is not only a wonderful gift, but a significant way to protect the environment by saving our native flora. Anyone is eligible to participate in this n program offered by the San Diego River Park Foundation.
For a small donation you will receive a hand selected native tree which you can then plant with family and friends. You will be provided all the instruction in what to do and you will be provided all the tools to do it yourself. It is a great way to enjoy a special part of our city while contributing to its beauty at the same time. For more information about this program, please contact Richard at 619.297.7380 or via email at richard@sandiegoriver.org.
You can also join the Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden and the San Diego River Park Foundation on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of every month from 9am to 11am for two good hours caring for the garden. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors while helping to sustain them.