FRUIT TREE PLANTING
Published on May 12, 2025
FRUIT TREE PLANTING FOUNDATION TO BRING FRUIT TREE ORCHARD TO SUISUN CITY IN GROUNDBREAKING EFFORT FOR A GREENER, HEALTHIER FUTURE
Suisun City, CA — Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) & Suisun City Recreation, Parks, and Marina (RPM) Department are proud to announce a special community event in Suisun City as part of an ambitious statewide effort to plant life-sustaining orchards and distribute hundreds of fruit trees across California. In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and UPS, FTPF will host a tree planting at Prosperity Garden Park on Thursday, May 29 at 9:00am, bringing a long-term source of free, fresh fruit and environmental benefits to local residents.
This event is part of FTPF’s Fruitful Fifty initiative, which aims to create fruitful communities in every state. Thanks to support from the Arbor Day Foundation and UPS, Prosperity Garden Park will soon feature a vibrant orchard with a variety of trees that may include apples, pears, plums, peaches, citrus, pomegranates, guavas, and loquats—offering sustainable harvests for years to come.
In addition to planting an orchard at the park, a limited amount of fruit trees will be distributed directly to area residents, along with planting instructions and arboricultural training. Community members will be empowered to plant and care for their own trees at home, promoting improved nutrition, cleaner air, and greener neighborhoods citywide. For those unable to attend the tree planting at 9:00am on May 29, there will be a second tree giveaway at 5:00pm for any remaining fruit trees, along with an arboricultural training from FTPF.
“These orchards will provide communities in California with sustainable harvest, increasing access to healthy nutrition and cleaning the surrounding air, soil, and water—creating a model that any household can achieve in their own yards after receiving trees to take home,” said Cem Akin, FTPF’s Tree-EO. “The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation is honored to collaborate with Arbor Day Foundation and UPS to collectively provide a source of sustainable, organic, perennial nutrition for local families.”
The Suisun City planting is one of five events across California, including in San Diego, Anaheim, and Redding, that together will see the planting and distribution of 650 fruit trees.
“The Arbor Day Foundation is dedicated to helping our local planting partners unlock the transformative power of trees and orchards in their community,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees clean our air, cool our cities and improve the lives of the people around them. We’re happy to partner with The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation to maximize the impact of urban orchards and inspire more people to benefit and engage with nature in a meaningful way.”
“We’re excited to partner with The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, Arbor Day Foundation, and UPS to expand our new community garden,” said Janet Hull, Director of Suisun City Recreation, Parks, and Marina Department. “These fruit trees will provide long-term benefits to our residents by increasing access to fresh fruit and enhancing the environment in our community garden and benefitting Suisun City for years to come.”
Community members are invited to join the planting festivities at Prosperity Garden Park on May 29 at 9:00am and help grow a greener, more fruitful future. Prosperity Garden Park is located on Blossom Avenue in Suisun City, directly across from the McCoy Creek Trail entrance.
About the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is an award-winning international nonprofit dedicated to planting fruit trees to alleviate world hunger, combat pollution, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. FTPF programs strategically donate orchards where the harvest will best serve communities for generations, at places such as public schools, city parks, food banks, community gardens, tribal nation communities, international hunger relief sites, and animal sanctuaries. FTPF’s unique mission benefits the environment, human health, and animal welfare—all at once!
About Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. It is a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united in the belief that trees bring people together to do great things. For more than 50 years, the Arbor Day Foundation has answered critical need by activating a vast network of individuals and organizations to plant trees with purpose and scale. To date, it has planted more than 500 million trees in forests and communities in more than 50 countries. And this is only the beginning. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
About Suisun City
Located nearly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun City is a hidden gem of the Bay Area. Incorporated in 1868 and nestled in the heart of Solano County, Suisun City is known for its picturesque waterfront, vibrant community, and dedication to sustainable growth and development Services provided by the City include police, fire, public works, recreation services, and administration Each department plays a crucial role in maintaining the City's infrastructure, safety, and quality of life.
The Suisun City Recreation, Parks, & Marina (RPM) Department is motivated to connect its diverse community through imaginative experiences in parks, programs, and waterfront, while promoting physical and mental well-being. From preschool-aged to senior activities, to community events and wellness programs, the RPM Department strives to create a vibrant and active community. For more information about the City of Suisun City, visit www.suisun.com.
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