Erosion. With an El Niño headed our way, erosion is rapidly becoming a topic of concern. After several years of drought, much of our soil has become dry and severely compacted. Significant storms could mean flooding, mudslides and property damage. However, there’s no need to sound the alarm. Now is the perfect time to take…

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Thanks to everyone who GAVE TREES on #GivingTuesday! We’re deeply moved. Thanks to people like YOU, we raised $19,328! When we founded TreePeople, we were driven by a small but mighty team a shared vision for a green Los Angeles. Now, 42 years later, we’re so thankful we can continue to create a sustainable legacy…

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In early November, we debuted our groundbreaking pilot project: LA StormCatcher (#LAStormCatcher). The collaborative brings Los Angeles County and City agencies and community members together to capture stormwater in the face of ongoing drought and a changing climate reality. Our first pilot site, located in North Hollywood, kicks off a series of renovations designed to…

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“California is facing the worst epidemic of tree mortality in its modern history. A crisis of this magnitude demands action on all fronts.” -Governor Jerry Brown Last month, Jerry Brown declared a tree emergency in California. Across our state, 22 million trees have already died from four years of historic drought and raging wildfires.  Join…

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Happy Thanksgiving! Here at TreePeople, we have a lot to be thankful for! Here are 9 things that stand out most: 1. None of our work would be possible without our generous donors. We’re thankful they believe in our mission and continue to keep us moving forward. 2. We have a hearty crew of faithful…

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It’s winter, and not just any winter. We’re expecting an El Niño season with up to 30 inches of rain. With storms on the horizon, is your house prepared to capture stormwater and reduce flooding? Now’s the time to get started! Join us for these five upcoming events to get ready for the rain! Learn…

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Did you know that it takes an acre of trees an entire year to offset the carbon dioxide produced by driving a car 26 thousand miles? In a city like Los Angeles, urban trees are essential. Currently, LA faces an opportunity to transform our city’s quality of life. We can’t do it without your help….

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“You have to give props to your mom!’ says Dan McDonnell, one of TreePeople’s most committed Volunteer Supervisors. For him, family camping trips coordinated by his mother were the root of his love for the outdoors. As he grew up, camping evolved into backpacking excursions. Backpacking morphed into climbing in Yosemite. Clearly, such a love…

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Are you considering starting a rainwater harvest project on your property, but not sure where to start? Our FREE workshops are for you! Take it from Sophia, one of our recent workshop attendees! How did you hear about TreePeople? When I moved to the Hollywood Hills, I found myself shocked by the user-unfriendly traffic in…

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Have you heard the news? TreePeople is facilitating a groundbreaking collaboration between our region’s top water agencies, with the help of the engineering firm Tetra Tech, to help fight our Stage 5 drought emergency. The project includes the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the City’s…

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Each year we look forward to late September, when we rally a hearty group of volunteers to celebrate National Park Lands Day. The day was established to unite people from all over the country to promote the protection of public lands. Here at TreePeople, we were excited to be one of over 2,500 sites in…

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From the energy of downtown, to the beaches of Malibu. From film lots in Hollywood, to coffee shops in Silverlake. From schools in Pacoima, to the trails in Coldwater Canyon. Is there any better place to live than Los Angeles?  We’re proud to be Angelenos. We’re proud to call LA home. Give one minute of…

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