“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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9 Reasons We’re Feeling Thankful
November 25, 2015Happy 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…
5 Great Events to Prepare for El Nino and Planting Season
November 12, 2015It’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…
One Easy Step to Save LA Trees
November 9, 2015Did you know that it takes an acre of trees an entire year to offset the carbon dioxide produced by driving a car 26 thousand miles? In a city like Los Angeles, urban trees are essential. Currently, LA faces an opportunity to transform our city’s quality of life. We can’t do it without your help….
Media Round Up: #LAStormCatcher
November 5, 2015Yesterday TreePeople held a press conference with our agency partners, Mayor Garcetti, Supervisor Kuehl and Councilmember Krekorian to unveil the #LAStormCatcher pilot-to-scale project. The project brings together agencies and Southern California residents to capture the rain at scale in the face of ongoing drought and a predicted severe El Niño winter. The first pilot site, debuted yesterday in North…
I Am TreePeople : Dan McDonnell
November 2, 2015“You have to give props to your mom!’ says Dan McDonnell, one of TreePeople’s most committed Volunteer Supervisors. For him, family camping trips coordinated by his mother were the root of his love for the outdoors. As he grew up, camping evolved into backpacking excursions. Backpacking morphed into climbing in Yosemite. Clearly, such a love…
Prime Time for Rainwater Harvest
October 28, 2015Are you considering starting a rainwater harvest project on your property, but not sure where to start? Our FREE workshops are for you! Take it from Sophia, one of our recent workshop attendees! How did you hear about TreePeople? When I moved to the Hollywood Hills, I found myself shocked by the user-unfriendly traffic in…
What is #LAStormCatcher?
October 28, 2015Have you heard the news? TreePeople is facilitating a groundbreaking collaboration between our region’s top water agencies, with the help of the engineering firm Tetra Tech, to help fight our Stage 5 drought emergency. The project includes the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the City’s…
What Do UCLA, Trout and El Nino Have in Common?
October 22, 2015Each year we look forward to late September, when we rally a hearty group of volunteers to celebrate National Park Lands Day. The day was established to unite people from all over the country to promote the protection of public lands. Here at TreePeople, we were excited to be one of over 2,500 sites in…
LA2050–We Need Your Vote!
October 20, 2015From the energy of downtown, to the beaches of Malibu. From film lots in Hollywood, to coffee shops in Silverlake. From schools in Pacoima, to the trails in Coldwater Canyon. Is there any better place to live than Los Angeles? We’re proud to be Angelenos. We’re proud to call LA home. Give one minute of…
I Am TreePeople : Hilarey Benda
October 13, 2015We believe trees are healers. Beyond their climate-fighting powers, trees can move us toward emotional healing, too. That is why we offer tree dedications. Not only do dedications support a climate-resilient LA, but they offer a means to symbolically celebrate, honor or memorialize a loved one. Hilarey Benda, Founder of Beople’s Buddies, is a shining…
6 Landscapes to Get Inspired for Planting Season
October 5, 2015You’ve let your lawn go golden. Now what? With planting season around the corner, planning your new landscape might seem like a daunting task. Never fear! Here are seven gorgeous yards to get your creative, sustainable juices flowing—as well as practical watershed tips to keep in mind! 1. Cut back on turf! Did you know…