Tree Fresno is returning to the TREES of Old Fig Garden.

Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008
Place: Tower District
Check-in: Starts at 6 a.m. on Wishon Ave.
Race Times:
7:30 a.m. - ¼ mile Kids' Run
8:00 a.m. - 6.1 Mile Run
8:05 a.m. - 2-Mile Walk and 2-Mile Run (20-Point Valley Runner of the Year Series Event)

Entry Fee: $10 for Kids' Run; $20 for 2-Mile and 6.1-Mile events

Registration Form - Download Form

Packet Pick-Up and Pre-Registration ($3 discount):
Thursday and Friday, March 6 and 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Sierra Running co. located at the northeast corner of Friant and Ft. Washington.

Awards: All entrants will receive a T-shirt. Ribbons will be awarded to all Kids' Run participants and unique awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. Winners of the 2-Mile and 6.1-Mile Events each will receive an award as well as the top three finisher of each age category in both male and female divisions.

Check our Web site regularly or call 221-5556 for the date and registration information. Entry forms are available at Sports Mart & other athletic centers

Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008
Place: Tower District
Check-in: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION

Featured races of the day:

Tree Fresno's 12th Annual "Run Through The Trees"

6th Annual Central Valley Classics International Bike Race

Children's Hospital "Kid's Activity Center": Face Painting, balloons, bounce house, mobile science van, climbing wall, bike race, bike rodeo, Simulated Intoxicated Driving Experience and more!

Sponsored by:

Brooke Insurance
Children's Hospital Central California
KSEE 24
Fresno City College Allied Health Department
Sunset Waste
City of Fresno Recyling Program

For more information or booth space, call 559/221-5556

For the past twenty years, Tree Fresno and the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce have worked to improve the quality of life in Fresno. These two organizations are sponsoring THE CITYSCAPE AWARDS by honoring those businesses that have exemplified this spirit of community improvement and civic pride in landscape and beautification of the area.

To be eligible, projects must be located in the Fresno metropolitan area and visually or physically accessible to the general public. Entries will be due on Tuesday, July 3rd. Judging will take place in July.

Project Categories

• Industrial Project
  - Warehouse, industrial park, manufacturing plant, or mixed-use office and warehouse
  
  
• Large Business Project
  - Shopping center, office complex or free shtaning (Greater than 1 acre)
  
  
• Small Business Project
  - Strip mall, freestanding store, convenience store, gas station (1 acre or less)
  
  
• Multiple Dwelling Project
  - Apartment and hotel/motel
  
  
• Green Building Project
  - Harmonize with the site (i.e. preserving trees and other natural features), building as little as possible (less house = less energy), minimize energy dependence (tight construction and a well insulated structure), maximize resource efficiency (using recycled materials), and demonstrate the beauty of ecological design.
  

Judging Criteria

• Does the project esthetically improve the neighborhood?
• Is the project compatible with its neighborhood?
  
• Is the landscape sustainable and well maintained?
• Is the maintenance manageable for the long term?
  
• Is the integrity of the landscape design coherent?
• Do the design elements work well together?
  
• Is the project well executed?
• Are the materials and workmanship well done?
  
• Is the design innovative and creative?
• Does this project stand out as unique?
• Is the project designed for the betterment of the community? (i.e. Litter and graffiti removal and enhancement of the area.)
• Is the project designed to consider a minimum of two of the following conditions: native plant selection, % shading, sustainability, drought tolerance, low allergenic plant material, and water conservation efficiency?
• Is artwork used in the landscape and design?
• Is the artwork uplifiting and does it inspire delight in the setting of the landscape?
• Does the project have outstanding use of seasonal colors?
  

Awards

Two awards may be given in each of the seven categories in recognition of achievement. There may be instances when there will be no awards made in a category.

FIRST PLACE: Plaque for display at the project site and office

HONORABLE MENTION: Framed certificate.

Awards Presentation
Download 2007 Awards Presentation

The awards will be presented at Tree Fresno's Annual Dinner honoring THE CITYSCAPE AWARD winners and takes place in the Fall on September 5, 2008.

The dinner brings together community leaders, activists, and philanthropist's to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the award winners.

The dinner also serves as a fundraiser for Tree Fresno, drawing sponsors from corporations, foundations, and private individuals.

Download 2008 Cityscape Awards Application

Join the Legendary Kathrine Switzer for the inaugural Two Cities Marathon located in the Heart of California, central to San Francisco, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. The Two Cities Marathon was added to the popular 7th annual Trail of 2 Cities Half Marathon and both are true World Class Events! This event has it all! Boston qualifier, prize money, finisher’s sweatshirt, brilliant autumn foliage, hot breakfast and our signature ice cream sundae!
Special Bonus!

• First 1,000 entrants will receive an Inaugural Two Cities Marathon racer’s hat, to be picked up at our Health & Fitness Expo.
• Yosemite National Park tours made available for participants and their guests. (See Area Attraction’s page – RESERVE NOW)

Currently scheduled for November 9th, 2008, please visit www.trailof2cities.com for more information.