Hey TreePeople Community, If you spent any time with us at Coldwater Canyon Park recently, you probably felt it too: that undeniable buzz of energy when our community gets together. Whether you were volunteering with us at a Park Work Day, laughing under the canopy during your morning hike, or cheering us on from afar,…
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LA’s Best Secret Night Hike
May 19, 2026For more than four decades, Moonlight Hikes have been one of the most beloved traditions at TreePeople — a uniquely Los Angeles experience where music, movement, and environmental education come together beneath the stars. Originally launched near the start of TreePeople as “Full Moon Hikes,” the gatherings invited Angelenos into the mountains after dark to…
TreePeople’s Corporate Partners Roll Up Their Sleeves for Earth Month 2026
May 6, 2026This Earth Month, our corporate partners showed up in meaningful and inspiring ways. Nearly 300 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at Teams for Trees events across Los Angeles, hundreds more attended our Lunch & Learns to learn about their local environment, and partners opened doors by inviting us to conferences and panels throughout the month…
School Greening: The Spring Update!
May 5, 2026It’s spring, and we want more students to explore learning gardens and sit amongst trees instead of playing on endless, overheating asphalt. With this goal in mind, we made significant progress across our school greening projects this Earth Month. We’re excited to share how we engaged our community with workshops, gave native plants, planted trees,…
We gave TreePeople staff film cameras for Earth Month. Here’s what they captured.
May 4, 2026Every month is Earth Month here at TreePeople, but there’s no doubt that April is our busiest time of the year. From tree giveaways to plantings to community events and panels, our schedules are always packed for the entire month. But thankfully, we’re spending that time doing exactly what we love most—planting the seeds for…
Hundreds Line Up for Free Trees at 5th Follow Your Heart Earth Month Festival
May 4, 2026There’s something heartwarming about watching a city come together for the simple yet meaningful opportunity to adopt a tree. On a quiet morning in Canoga Park, the community gathered for the 5th annual Follow Your Heart tree giveaway. The much-anticipated festival began as a living tribute to Paul Lewin, an original co-founder of the Follow…
Students Share Environmental Actions at Youth Summit
May 4, 2026“When I’m taking action, I don’t feel like I am helpless and that things are hopeless, because then I feel like I’m doing everything I can.” Greta Thunberg Two hundred middle and high school students from six schools across Los Angeles County–equipped with data, photos, and visual analysis–showcased their environmental action projects at the Fourth…
Pollinator Palooza: Celebrating Earth Month, Butterflies, Milkweed & More!
March 31, 2026Pollinator PaloozaSaturday, April 25 9 AM – 1:30 PMCastaic Lake Join us for:– Milkweed planting + habitat restoration– An environmental resource fair– Plant giveaways– A pollinator-themed fashion show– Educational activities, booths, prizes, and more! It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s for all ages 💚 To RSVP, please visit treepeople.org/rsvp Thousands of bees, butterflies, beetles, birds,…
History in Bloom: Celebrating 50+ Years of TreePeople
March 16, 2026History In Bloom, a new exhibition, invites Angelenos to step into the origins of TreePeople. Beginning March 23 through April 8, 2026, History in Bloom opens to the public, offering a chance to explore more than five decades of environmental leadership, community action, and urban forestry innovation. A Walk Through TreePeople’s History The archival exhibition…
How Companion Planting Helps Grow Stronger, Healthier Plant Communities
February 17, 2026Just like people, plants work better together. They thrive in ecosystems, and benefit from having a diverse array of other plants nearby that they’ve evolved to grow in harmony with. That’s why when you’re restoring an ecosystem or planting a native garden, it’s a good idea to consider companion planting—the practice of growing plants near…
Happy New Year from TreePeople’s CEO Dr. Cassie Rauser!
January 15, 2026Dear TreePeople Community, As we welcome a new year, I am deeply grateful to be writing to you for the first time as TreePeople’s CEO. It is an honor to join this remarkable organization and the extraordinary community that has sustained its mission for more than half a century. Stepping into this role, I am…
Give Beyond the Expected This Giving Tuesday
November 24, 2025Discover Meaningful Ways to Support TreePeople’s Mission At TreePeople, every gift grows far beyond the moment it’s given. This Giving Tuesday, what if your generosity could plant more native trees, expand tree canopy to underserved communities, and strengthen environmental equity across Southern California? Whether you choose to give once or explore new ways to deepen…