Dedicate A Tree Or Grove
Honor Someone With A Living Tribute
Make a lasting tribute or celebrate an important occasion! You can make an important contribution to protecting the redwood forest by dedicating a tree or grove in honor or memory of someone or something you love, or to mark important occasions such as weddings or anniversaries. We take care of all the details and can send a gift card to the person or people you are honoring.
Dedicating A Tree or Grove
A coast redwood tree is the tallest living species on earth, capable of living thousands of years, providing fresh air, clean water, and supporting thousands of other creatures. You can dedicate these noble giants in Castle Rock State Park in memory or honor of a cherished loved one or event and help give life to redwood forest and its inhabitants for generations to come.
You can Dedicate a Tree or Grove online now or make a gift by mail. If you'd like staff to assist you with the process, please fill out the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standing straight and tall, mature coast redwood trees can be dedicated as living memorials or gifts. Depending on the age, size, location, and accessibility of the tree, you can dedicate a redwood tree amongst the lush, mossy forests and unique rock formation sprinkled canyons of Castle Rock State Park at the gift levels below.
Gift Levels
• $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, and above: Select your tree in an accessible location* in the redwood forest near a trail or road. Once dedicated you will receive photos, directions, and a location on a map to your tree.
• $1,000, $2,500: Sempervirens Fund will select your tree in a wilderness location** of the redwood forest. Once dedicated you will receive photos and a map showing the general location of your tree.
Payment options are available to reach the gift level of a tree.
Accessibility
*Accessible - visible from a road or trail
**Wilderness – in the peace and quiet of the forest, not visible or accessible. Read more about keeping these places protected.
How
You can:
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• Get started with the form below and staff will assist you with the dedication process.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What size/age is the tree? Trees selected for dedication are mature and healthy and will live for many years to come. To imagine the size of the smallest tree we offer, pretend to hug the tree and your fingers would just touch. The trees increase in size with gifts above $5,000. Read more about what makes redwood trees magnificent here.
• How do I visit my tree? Trees in accessible* locations can be visited. Please contact us to assist you with maps or updates about the park you are visiting.
• Can you assist me with scattering ashes or planning an event at the tree? Yes, we can assist you with this at an accessible tree. Both scattering ashes or holding an event at the tree require permits from California State Parks. With an additional gift of support, Sempervirens Fund can guide or lead the process.
• Does my tree have a plaque or name stake? With Sempervirens Fund commitment to protect nature we are no longer placing plaques or name stakes in the redwood forests. Read about our commitment here.
• I have dedicated a tree before, can I select a tree in the same location? As a result of the CZU Wildfire we are not yet reopening previous dedication sites in Big Basin Redwoods or Butano State Park, and limited sites at Castle Rock State Park are available. Please read more about tributes here.
Still have questions? Email Amanda Krauss, Director of Tribute and Legacy Giving, or call (650) 949-1453 x 204.
From the majestic redwoods at Castle Rock State Park, a dedicated grove is a lasting tribute to your generosity and commitment to the preservation of coast redwoods.
Gift Levels
• $100,000 and above: Choose a grove in the serene redwood forest in an accessible* location near a trail or road. Your grove will be marked with a sign to share your commitment to redwoods. Once your grove is dedicated you will receive photos, directions, and a location on a map to your grove.
• $50,000, $75,000: Sempervirens Fund will select your grove deep in the serene wilderness** of the redwood forest. Once your grove is dedicated you will receive photos and a map showing the general location of your grove.
Payment options are available to reach the gift level of a grove.
Accessibility
*Accessible - visible from a road or trail. These groves are marked with a sign to display your commitment to protecting redwood forests.
**Wilderness – in the peace and quiet of the forest, not visible or accessible. These groves do not display a sign, however they are marked on a map to represent your commitment to protect redwood forests.
How
We encourage grove donors to read more about the park they hope to dedicate a grove to confirm it is the right place to honor and remember family and friends.
You can:
OR
• Get started with the form below and staff will assist you with the dedication process.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What size is my grove or how many redwoods are in it? Groves selected for dedication feature at least one stand or fairy ring of redwoods and may include other trees common to the Santa Cruz mountains such as tanoaks, madrones, or Douglas fir. These stands symbolize a healthy redwood forest and will live for many years to come.
• What text fits on the sign and how long does it take until it is placed? Accessible* groves have the option to place a sign honoring their family and friends. Generally, the sign honors the person(s) in just a few words. The production, California State Parks approvals, and placement of the sign can take three months or longer, especially as we experience delays during Covid-19.
• How do I visit my grove? Groves in accessible* locations can be visited. Please contact us to assist you with maps or updates about the park you are visiting.
• Can you assist me with scattering ashes or planning an event at the grove? Yes, we can assist you with this at an accessible* grove. Both scattering ashes or holding an event at the grove require permits from California State Parks. With an additional gift of support, Sempervirens Fund can guide or lead the process.
Still have more questions? Email Amanda Krauss, Director of Tribute and Legacy Giving, or call (650) 949-1453 x 204.
By making a gift you understand the terms and conditions outlined below.
Terms
- Sempervirens Fund offers a way to honor a loved one or celebrate a milestone with a lasting and thoughtful gift that benefits the forest, wildlife, and generations to come.
- Dedicated trees and groves are often located on California State Parks lands and fall under the guidelines set by California State Parks, Sempervirens Fund is unable to make exceptions and must adhere to these guidelines.
- Your tax-deductible gift is important to protecting redwood forests in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Conditions
- Dedicated trees and groves are reserved and recorded on a third-party platform.
- Dedicated groves are recognized by the California State Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Dedicated grove sign locations are approved by California State Parks.
- Dedicated grove signs will be maintained by Sempervirens Fund for a period of 10 years, after 10 years it is up to the donor to fund the repair or replacement of signs.
- Dedicated trees and groves are in public parks and natural forests, Sempervirens Fund cannot guarantee that these trees, groves, or signs will remain in the condition as when selected or placed.
- Gifts at $5,000 and above, or for gifts needing payment options, Sempervirens Fund and the donor will sign a gift agreement to confirm all donor wishes can be met.