Ecology and
Habitat Restoration

Urban Greening

Urban greening at REAP is an overall philosophy with everything we do. Aligning with our vision of a world where all human-built systems align with nature. We seek to bring the inherent benefits of nature to the communities that need them most.

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.

Urban Greening 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 invision a network of green leaders who will shape resilient cities and foster a connection between people and nature.

“...what is the reason for living? It is to do something anyone can do anywhere for our tomorrow. I want everyone to do what they can do. I will plant trees for the next thirty years—for myself, my loved ones, for Japan, for the future of the seven billion people living on this planet. Let’s plant trees together.” 

— Akira Miyawaki

  • On Earth Day, we planted trees along the sides of the REAP campus

  • With the help of the San Francisco's Department of the Environment, we were able to make Alameda more green!

  • On South Campus, our planters bring greenery to the beginning of our campus

  • Our tree planting event on Earth Day 2023

  • The beginning of our North Campus is accompanied by cacti and olive trees for a green welcome

  • At our South Campus, we planted six olive trees on the hill to bring biodiversity and rejuvination