TreePeopleKai McDaniel is an experienced Public Relations and Communications Specialist dedicated to sustainability and community-driven impact. With expertise in media strategy, press coordination, and relationship-building, she has worked to amplify the voices of mission-driven organizations in environmental and social impact sectors. Kai holds a BA in Environmental Analysis and English Literature from Pitzer College and previously served as Communications Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles before joining TreePeople.
There is something truly special about sitting among the oaks, surrounded by like-minded people who care deeply about our shared environment. Recently, on a Sunday evening in our amphitheatre, folks gathered for a very special screening of Groundswell. Recently honored with the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival, the new documentary…
On a bright Saturday, the community paused to reflect and connect through a powerful photography exhibition, Wildfire Resilience: A Transcontinental Conversation, at TreePeople’s Schuman Family Foundation Center. Through stunning images and personal storytelling, the exhibit connected visitors to the striking shared experiences between Nigeria and the American West. They saw how wildfires affect entire ecosystems…
It’s spring, and we want more students to explore learning gardens and sit amongst trees instead of playing on endless, overheating asphalt. With this goal in mind, we made significant progress across our school greening projects this Earth Month. We’re excited to share how we engaged our community with workshops, gave native plants, planted trees,…
There’s something heartwarming about watching a city come together for the simple yet meaningful opportunity to adopt a tree. On a quiet morning in Canoga Park, the community gathered for the 5th annual Follow Your Heart tree giveaway. The much-anticipated festival began as a living tribute to Paul Lewin, an original co-founder of the Follow…
Pollinator PaloozaSaturday, April 25 9 AM – 1:30 PMCastaic Lake Join us for:– Milkweed planting + habitat restoration– An environmental resource fair– Plant giveaways– A pollinator-themed fashion show– Educational activities, booths, prizes, and more! It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s for all ages 💚 To RSVP, please visit treepeople.org/rsvp Thousands of bees, butterflies, beetles, birds,…
History In Bloom, a new exhibition, invites Angelenos to step into the origins of TreePeople. Beginning March 23 through April 8, 2026, History in Bloom opens to the public, offering a chance to explore more than five decades of environmental leadership, community action, and urban forestry innovation. A Walk Through TreePeople’s History The archival exhibition…
In January 2025, the Hughes Fire scorched through over 10,000 acres near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County. It moved fast, pushed by high winds. Thanks to a rapid response from local fire crews, it was contained just as quickly—but not before it tore through 25 acres of land where TreePeople had been working for…
Have you ever strolled down your street and thought, “Wow, these trees could use a little TLC”? It’s not an uncommon experience here in SoCal, where many of our local trees are struggling to survive due to climate change, improper care, or harsh growing conditions. But guess what? You can do something about it! Forming…
TreePeople is proud to present Smoke on the Water, a new exhibition of gouache paintings by artist Merissa Mann, on view June 18–21 and June 25–28 at TreePeople’s Schuman Family Foundation Conference Center. What’s the show about?Drawing inspiration from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Mann’s atmospheric and richly layered work explores the delicate boundary between…
Recently, TreePeople participated in The Broad Museum’s “Never Stop Planting – Social Forest Community Celebration” at Elysian Park. This vibrant event marked the commencement of the museum’s reforestation initiative, Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar, aiming to rejuvenate Los Angeles’ natural landscape while honoring Indigenous traditions. Introducing TreePeople’s Native Plants & Language Project At our booth,…
How can communities manage their landscapes to make them more resilient to climate change? Can native plants and fungi remediate contaminated soil? And how can we better understand soil health in the aftermath of the LA fires? These are just a few of the big questions researchers tackled at TreePeople’s 4th Los Angeles Urban Soil…
On February 1st, we kicked off our first tree planting event under the CAL FIRE implementation grant, and what a day it was! Hosted at Sparks Middle School in the Hacienda La Puente School District, the event was a huge success, bringing together 29 volunteers from the local community to help make the campus a…