In brief

COSTA MESA -- Local volunteers will plant 65 trees Saturday on Costa Mesa

High School’s campus.

The event is the first this year for ReLeaf Costa Mesa, a volunteer-based

nonprofit organization. California ReLeaf and the state Department of

Forestry and Fire Protection donated the trees, which include pines,

sweetgums and several other species.

The group is looking for volunteers of all ages to help with the tree

planting. They don’t need experience but should wear work clothes and

gloves. Refreshments will be served.

Interested tree lovers should meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Costa Mesa High

School, 2650 Fairview Road.

If it rains, the planting will be postponed until March 11. For more

information, call Kris Hagen at (714) 546-0168.