By Richard V. Pouyat, Ph.D. Emeritus Scientist, U.S. Forest Service Richard V. Pouyat has been involved in conducting research in urban ecosystems for over 30 years. While he was pulling together a presentation for Los Angeles Urban Soil Symposium (hosted by TreePeople), he asked himself, what has he learned about urban soils while working in…
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Binge-Watching Nature
April 23, 2020If you’re looking for a great nature documentary or series, TreePeople has you covered.
Being in Nature Should Never be Taken for Granted Again
April 22, 2020Learn about our relationship to nature and accessibility to green spaces in these uncertain times.
TreePeople Staff Book Recommendations
April 16, 2020TreePeople love to read! Check out what we’ve been reading!
WaterTalks: Water Education Across LA County
April 14, 2020Learn about how TreePeople works with the community to conserve and protect our water!
Get To Know Your New Shade Tree!
April 9, 2020Get to know some of our urban shade trees!
The Healing Power of Trees
April 7, 2020Written by Carissa Donahoo, Public/Mental Health Organizer Did you know trees and nature have the power to heal us from head to toe? That is why it is always important — especially now — that we get outside and explore our urban forests, or just our backyards, patios, or even just looking out a window….
5 Ways to Keep Kids Busy at Home!
March 18, 2020As TreePeople develops its own ways of bringing our award-winning educational programs to your living rooms, we’ve put together a list of five activities for you and your kiddos! All of those who are social distancing with school children are probably starting to see why teachers deserve our deep appreciation and respect for everything they…
Students Tell Us About Their Favorite Trees!
February 26, 2020We reached out to the TreePeople community in search of stories that remind us what it means to feel connected with the trees around us. We were not disappointed with the amazing responses we received! Those included a group of 4th to 8th graders at Manzanita School in Topanga. We loved these stories so much…
Volunteer of the Month: Gigi Casey’s Passion for Diverse Green Space in South-Central Shines
February 18, 2020TreePeople is only as successful as our volunteers allow us to be – their hands are tied to the roots of our movement and without their hard work and dedication, our efforts would come to a halt. We want to take the time and space to acknowledge the incredible people who remind us that trees…
Former Resident’s Legacy Lives on in the City of Bell
January 22, 2020Our urban forestry work has a special way of bringing people together by shining a light on what trees can mean to us and to those we love. We’re called TreePeople because we know that trees and people need each other, and it’s a beautiful sight to see when that relationship manifests in expanded tree…