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For more than four decades, Moonlight Hikes have been one of the most beloved traditions at TreePeople — a uniquely Los Angeles experience where music, movement, and environmental education come together beneath the stars. Originally launched near the start of TreePeople as “Full Moon Hikes,” the gatherings invited Angelenos into the mountains after dark to…
This Earth Month, our corporate partners showed up in meaningful and inspiring ways. Nearly 300 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at Teams for Trees events across Los Angeles, hundreds more attended our Lunch & Learns to learn about their local environment, and partners opened doors by inviting us to conferences and panels throughout the month…
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,…
Every month is Earth Month here at TreePeople, but there’s no doubt that April is our busiest time of the year. From tree giveaways to plantings to community events and panels, our schedules are always packed for the entire month. But thankfully, we’re spending that time doing exactly what we love most—planting the seeds for…
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…
Tuna Canyon Restoration 84 volunteers showed up for our post-fire oak restoration at Tuna Canyon Park and we couldn’t be more grateful. Together, the crew put in the hard work of getting every plant in the ground, and we’re thrilled to share that the project is now fully planted. Of course, the work doesn’t stop…
“When I’m taking action, I don’t feel like I am helpless and that things are hopeless, because then I feel like I’m doing everything I can.” Greta Thunberg Two hundred middle and high school students from six schools across Los Angeles County–equipped with data, photos, and visual analysis–showcased their environmental action projects at the Fourth…
Pollinators are one of the cornerstones of our ecosystem, helping to preserve biodiversity by allowing the plants we love and depend on to reproduce. From the most extravagant butterfly to the tiniest native bee, these creatures deserve to be supported and celebrated—and on April 25th, more than 200 volunteers joined TreePeople at Pollinator Palooza to…
Drought and flooding often have the same root cause—improper management of the water cycle. So in areas with historic water supply challenges, how can we do a better job capturing stormwater where it lands? This Earth Month, TreePeople’s Research and Watershed Health teams teamed up to release a new report that explores this question. The…
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…
Just like people, plants work better together. They thrive in ecosystems, and benefit from having a diverse array of other plants nearby that they’ve evolved to grow in harmony with. That’s why when you’re restoring an ecosystem or planting a native garden, it’s a good idea to consider companion planting—the practice of growing plants near…