On Saturday, February 21, the Rotary Club of Alameda and Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda [1] (CASA) brought their commitment to environmental stewardship to life by planting 22 trees at Leydecker Park. The project, completed in partnership with 100K Trees for Humanity [2], and the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department, reflects Rotary’s hands-on approach to strengthening the local environment and community.
[3]Under clear skies, Rotarians worked side-by-side with community volunteers and the Kindness Coalition [4] to plant, stake, and water the new trees, an investment that will provide shade, beauty, and environmental benefits for decades to come. In 2025 CASA was awarded a Rotary Club of Alameda grant to help cover tree costs, with additional support from Rotary District 5170 and Alameda Municipal Power.
Environmental stewardship is a special focus of the Rotary Club of Alameda, aligning with Rotary International’s seventh area of focus: Protecting Our Environment. In addition to tree plantings like this one, the Club organizes shoreline cleanups, fruit tree sapling giveaways, and community lithium-ion battery recycling events. These projects are practical, visible examples of how Rotary members turn shared values into meaningful local action.
Looking ahead, the Club will host a lithium-ion battery recycling event at Alameda City Hall Plaza on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Rotary’s EPIC Day of Service [5], a global day when Rotary clubs worldwide come together to serve their communities.
If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, meet engaged community members, and help shape a greener, stronger Alameda, the Rotary Club welcomes you. Learn more about upcoming meetings and service opportunities at the Rotary Club of Alameda website [6] and consider joining us in making a lasting impact right here at home.
Also, stop by and visit the Rotary Club table at the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department Spring Shindig [7] and get a fruit tree sapling (while supplies last).