We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between TreePeople and BMO, to address tree equity in South and Southeast Los Angeles County. This collaboration tackles environmental and climate challenges in communities that have historically faced significant environmental burdens, particularly due to decades of redlining and industrial zoning. In South and Southeast Los Angeles, we will…
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The Canyon Comes Alive – TreePeople Presents’ Year In Review
November 20, 2024Sitting high above Los Angeles, overlooking the legendary Laurel Canyon with all of its musical history, TreePeople’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre might just be the best kept secret in all of Southern California. For over 25 years, it’s been home to some of the most exciting performances the city has to offer and this…
School Greening Update – Fall 2024
November 18, 2024Celebrating Pacoima Middle School’s Brand New Living Schoolyard In late September, our School Greening team joined Pacoima Middle School to celebrate their brand new Living Schoolyard, a project led by TreePeople in partnership with LAUSD, SLA, and the California Natural Resources Agency. Principal Garcha shared her pride in seeing the Schoolyard come to life after…
The world is stressful right now. Forest bathing can help.
November 18, 2024Unfortunately, there’s an awful lot to be anxious about in our world today. One thing that can help you feel more grounded, peaceful, or even hopeful? Reconnecting with nature. Shinrin-yoku—which translates to “forest bathing”—is an ecotherapy practice that originated in Japan, which simply involves spending mindful, restorative time in in a forest or other natural…
How to find fall color in Southern California
November 18, 2024Some people say we don’t have fall in Southern California… and it’s true our seasons do work a little differently here. Because we have a Mediterranean-type climate, the time of year we call fall is really more like a shift from “hot and dry season” to “cool and wet season.” And because the cool season…
The Terrifying Tale of the Gold Spotted Oak Borer
October 23, 2024Gather ‘round for the spooky tale…of the Goldspotted Oak Borer. It was the early 2000s in San Diego, and out of nowhere drought-stressed oak trees began dying of mysterious causes. Soon, scientists realized the enemy was within the trees—eating them alive from the inside out. A yellow-spotted pest that was nearly invisible to the human…
The Spookiest Hikes to Take in Los Angeles
October 11, 2024Spooky season is upon us! And as the weather finally cools down, it’s also one of the best times of the year to get outdoors and take a hike. If you’ve been pining for a way to enjoy nature AND get a little creeped out at the same time, fear not…we’ve rounded up five of…
What to do when a tree is at risk of being cut down
October 8, 2024Our urban forest is a precious resource. Trees help cool our streets in a warming climate, create critical habitat for wildlife, and beautify our neighborhoods, too. We need to be planting more trees—especially in areas that have historically been disinvested in. And it can be extra frustrating when one is at risk of being cut…
Here’s how to vote for MORE TREES this election season
October 8, 2024If you live in LA, there will be three important environmental bond measures on your ballot this election season: Prop 4, Prop 2, and local Measure US. While all of these bonds are a bit different, they have one important thing in common: they’ll support our mission to plant and care for more trees across…
Anatomy of a Chaparral Ecosystem
September 17, 2024If you’ve been hiking in California, odds are you’ve encountered the chaparral, the most widespread native plant community in the state. Here’s everything you need to know about this amazing (but often under-appraciated) ecosystem: Home to 20 percent of California’s plant species, chaparral is defined by dense, low-lying shrubs like sagebrush, ceanothus, manzanita, and chamise,…
The Power of Planned Giving: A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today
August 14, 2024A Letter from Our Director of Development Dear TreePeople Family, With August in full swing, we celebrate National Make-A-Will Month—a time to reflect on the lasting legacy each of us can leave for the future of our environment. Legacy giving, or planned giving, is an extraordinary way to ensure your values live on, nurturing the…
How to grow native plants in containers
August 13, 2024The benefits of growing California native plants are vast: they increase biodiversity by providing habitat and food for native creatures. They’re highly sustainable and low maintenance because they’re adapted to California’s ecosystem. And of course, they’re just plain beautiful! If you have a yard you can rip out and replace with natives—you absolutely should! Our…