Happy New Year! We’re excited to work with you to kick off our work in 2016! This year, we’re ramping up to plant and care for more trees in our local mountains. We’re empowering Angelenos to capture stormwater to create a water-secure region. We’re educating the next generation of leaders to care for our urban forests. We feel…

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A few years back, a colleague received a frantic call from his wife in California while we were overseas. A brush fire was bearing down on their house. Worse yet, she wasn’t home and their pets were trapped. Fortunately, the house was spared and the pets were safe. However, in that moment, their lack of preparation had them…

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Can you believe 2015 is over? It feels like it just started! We had a big year here at TreePeople! We worked with Angelenos at the community and policy levels to make a difference in our city, and we’re thrilled by the results. Here are 10 of our proudest accomplishments from the past year: 1. Over…

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In the midst of the holiday rush, we’re taking time to appreciate the little things. What better way to slow down and savor the spirit of the season than to celebrate trees? Trees are joy makers! To prove our point, we’ve gathered some of our favorite tree moments from holiday movies. The Grinch The Grinch…

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You’ve heard it before: trees solve urban problems. They keep cities cool, they clean our air and they capture storm water. They are basically superheroes. With the stress of drought, it’s important to remember why trees matter. But how can YOU help trees thrive in LA? You have heard of planting trees, maybe you have cared…

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The holidays are here! It’s the time of year to dream of a lush Christmas tree, adorned in lights, right your living room. But you don’t have to sacrifice your sustainable lifestyle. We’re here to offer some great options, guilt free! Real or Fake? Unless you already own an artificial tree, go with real. Why?…

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Erosion. With an El Niño headed our way, erosion is rapidly becoming a topic of concern. After several years of drought, much of our soil has become dry and severely compacted. Significant storms could mean flooding, mudslides and property damage. However, there’s no need to sound the alarm. Now is the perfect time to take…

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Thanks to everyone who GAVE TREES on #GivingTuesday! We’re deeply moved. Thanks to people like YOU, we raised $19,328! When we founded TreePeople, we were driven by a small but mighty team a shared vision for a green Los Angeles. Now, 42 years later, we’re so thankful we can continue to create a sustainable legacy…

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In early November, we debuted our groundbreaking pilot project: LA StormCatcher (#LAStormCatcher). The collaborative brings Los Angeles County and City agencies and community members together to capture stormwater in the face of ongoing drought and a changing climate reality. Our first pilot site, located in North Hollywood, kicks off a series of renovations designed to…

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“California is facing the worst epidemic of tree mortality in its modern history. A crisis of this magnitude demands action on all fronts.” -Governor Jerry Brown Last month, Jerry Brown declared a tree emergency in California. Across our state, 22 million trees have already died from four years of historic drought and raging wildfires.  Join…

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Happy Thanksgiving! Here at TreePeople, we have a lot to be thankful for! Here are 9 things that stand out most: 1. None of our work would be possible without our generous donors. We’re thankful they believe in our mission and continue to keep us moving forward. 2. We have a hearty crew of faithful…

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It’s winter, and not just any winter. We’re expecting an El Niño season with up to 30 inches of rain. With storms on the horizon, is your house prepared to capture stormwater and reduce flooding? Now’s the time to get started! Join us for these five upcoming events to get ready for the rain! Learn…

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