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DON’T Make This Tree Pruning Mistake: Q’s to Ask a Professional

This is the third blog in a three part series. Visit part one (on why tree topping is harmful) and two (on when and how much is appropriate to trim) here. So, you’re ready to prune your trees?  Not so fast! Here at TreePeople, we strongly recommend hiring a professional tree trimming service to ensure…

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Summer is Heating Up for TreePeople’s Policy Team

Things have been heating up this summer at TreePeople! Policy work is an essential part of our vision for a climate-resilient future– but we can’t do it alone! We depend on our collaborations with legislators and policymakers to help the region and state adapt to climate change’s effects, like rising temperatures and long-term water challenges….

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LA is Greener Thanks to LA Galaxy

Last month, all of us at TreePeople had a blast watching Team USA and LA Galaxy’s own Gyasi Zares compete in the international soccer tournament, Copa America Centenario. We were brimming with hometown pride watching Zares represent Los Angeles on an international playing field.   But we have more reasons to cheer for the LA Galaxy:…

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6 Tree Facts Every American Should Know

It’s the Fourth of July! America is known for many things: freedom, baseball, diversity and more. But when you think of America, do you think of trees? You should! With a vast variety of climates, America offers tree-lovers all kinds to celebrate today. So, in honor of America’s many trees, we bring you 6 fun…

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TreePeople and Metro Partner to Green Los Angeles

With the opening of the Expo Line extension last month and more on the way, Metro’s role in shaping Los Angeles has been on our minds. But did you know that Metro does more than build and provide public transportation? TreePeople has partnered with the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to create Green Places,…

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Roll Out Your Rain Barrel to Protect the Ocean!

Summertime is in full effect, which means we’ll all be flocking to the beach here in LA! While you’re soaking up the sun, you might notice that our oceans are looking extra clear. Studies have shown that our beaches are cleaner during this time of year because of an unintended consequence of the drought– reduced…

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Join us for our summer entertainment in the great outdoors!

Make new memories this summer! Gather your friends and family for our 14th season of our summer entertainment series, Once Upon a Canyon Night, nestled in the woods and set under the stars in our beautiful S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Enjoy fun performances while supporting TreePeople– every dollar of the season’s proceeds directly benefit…

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Volunteering with TreePeople: Better than Tinder

Is this you? You’ve been set up on one too many bad blind dates. Your smartphone has a permanent mark worn into the screen from swiping left. You’ve run out of pick up lines to use at the farmers market. We get it. Here at TreePeople, we know that dating is hard. But we’re here…

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DON’T Make This Tree Pruning Mistake

This blog is the first in a three part series. Check back soon for updates! Have you ever driven down the street and seen a tree that looks more like the  “Whomping Willow” than “The Giving Tree”? Sorry to inform you, it’s not a sad attempt to recreate a beloved fictional tree. What you see…

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Check out these Inspiring Water-Wise Students!

We are so impressed! Congratulations to all the schools that participated in the Streets to the Sea Challenge!  The Challenge recognizes students who organize service-learning projects around stormwater pollution prevention and water-wise solutions. This year, 11 schools from around Los Angeles County were selected for the final round of judging held at Disney Synergy Lab,…

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How Citizen Forestry Creates New Memories

As TreePeople’s Urban Forestry Manager, it’s my job is to help communities organize and run tree plantings, usually in their neighborhoods. The first event I ever supported was fantastic but, admittedly, challenging. By the time our volunteers were ready to plant the last tree of the day, I could tell that the team’s energy was…

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