“Flat is so passe…until 1825 it was seldom, if in any year, that the river discharged even during the rainy season its waters into the sea. Instead of having a river way to the sea, the waters spread over the country, filling the depressions in the surface and forming lakes, ponds and marshes. The river…
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DON’T Make This Tree Pruning Mistake: Q’s to Ask a Professional
July 29, 2016This 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…
Summer is Heating Up for TreePeople’s Policy Team
July 20, 2016Things 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….
LA is Greener Thanks to LA Galaxy
July 19, 2016Last 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:…
DON’T Make This Tree Pruning Mistake: To Prune or not to Prune
July 12, 2016This is the second blog in a three part series. Visit part one here and visit us soon to see the third installment. Have you seen trees like this in your neighborhood? Tree topping is a pruning practice that could cause long-term damage to your trees. With that in mind, it’s important to know when…
6 Tree Facts Every American Should Know
June 30, 2016It’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…
TreePeople and Metro Partner to Green Los Angeles
June 21, 2016With 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,…
Roll Out Your Rain Barrel to Protect the Ocean!
June 21, 2016Summertime 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…
Join us for our summer entertainment in the great outdoors!
June 16, 2016Make 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…
Volunteering with TreePeople: Better than Tinder
June 13, 2016Is 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…
DON’T Make This Tree Pruning Mistake
June 9, 2016This 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…
Check out these Inspiring Water-Wise Students!
May 26, 2016We 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,…