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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4 Plants that Heal — And How to Use Them!
May 18, 2016People have been using plants for our health and well-being for thousands of years–even to this day. For instance, we consume super foods like avocados or goji berries to strengthen and nourish our bodies. But how often do we overlook these plants when we’re sick? Some plants–even those abundant in our landscapes–have been known for their…
What My TreePeople Internship Taught Me
May 18, 2016I’m what most Angelenos would consider a “rural person.” Let me rephrase that. I was born and bred in Michigan. Hence I’ve always considered myself nature-savvy. I need green space to feel at home. I started interning at TreePeople because wherever I go in LA, I’m always reimagining streets and neighborhoods with more trees and…
Mediterranean Cities: Where Climate Adaptation Action Happens
May 12, 2016Did you know that Southern California is not a desert? That’s a common misconception! Our region is actually one of just five regions in the world with a Mediterranean climate, which lends to cool, wet winters, and hot, dry summers. Even though the world’s Mediterranean zones are far-flung–including Southern California, central Chile, the Western Cape…
City Setting NEW Cooling Target for LA
May 12, 2016Good news! The Los Angeles City Council recently passed a motion to establish a “cooling target” for the City– in other words, it will soon be setting a target to cool the city and reduce the urban heat island effect in order to protect LA from the impacts of climate change. TreePeople was able to play…
4 Highlights from Earth Day Soiree
April 25, 2016We’re so proud to share that our first ever Earth Day Soiree was a huge success! We were thrilled to be joined by our dedicated supporters who share our vision for a greener LA. Here are some of our favorite highlights: Our Lead Certified Arborist, Linda Eremita, was our resident Dr. Tree–taking people’s tree questions…
Commit to Healthy Soil on Earth Day
April 20, 2016April is Earth Month–a time for us to appreciate the beauty and resilience of our world. It’s also the perfect opportunity for us to commit to protecting our environment for generations to come, especially as we face growing concerns over our changing climate. That’s why cultivating healthy soil matters! Believe it or not, healthy soil…
TreePeople Supports Senator Pavley’s Climate-Resilience Bill
April 19, 2016As California faces prolonged drought, we each have a responsibility to take action to adapt to this new normal. To grow a more climate-resilient Los Angeles, we not only need to stabilize our local water supplies– but we also need to care for trees– they protect us from the impacts of climate change and help…
The Only #Goals You Need This Earth Day
April 19, 2016“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better it’s not.” The Lorax, Dr. Seuss I’ve always been inspired by this simple phrase. Of course, we all want better things. We want great educations for our children or younger siblings. We want clean streets and sidewalks. We want a…
How Did Our Water Get Here?
April 15, 2016Here in LA, we expect to see clean drinking water flowing anytime we turn on a faucet. But have you ever wondered where that water comes from? Tap water in the City of LA comes from several sources — and about 90% of it is imported. The sources we rely on primarily include: The…
I Am TreePeople : Vahagn Karapetyan
April 11, 2016“Good for your body, good for your mind, good for your confidence.” At least, that’s how Vahagn Karapetyan, one of our Volunteer Supervisors, describes his involvement with TreePeople. In his years of service, we’ve truly come to rely on him. In fact, there’s an ongoing belief in our Forestry Department that when Vahagn signs up…
Q&A: Emily Deschanel, actor — “Global warming is a serious problem that the next generation will inherit.”
April 8, 2016Emily Deschanel is best known for her role as Dr. Temperance Brennan on the hit show Bones. In addition to acting and producing, Emily is also an avid environmentalist and a TreePeople supporter. Learn more about how she’s taking action in her life to make Los Angeles green! What do you feel is the most urgent…