It’s 8:30 on a Saturday morning. The late summer sun beats down on a grid of blacktop. It’s already hot enough that the stop sign at the end of the block is almost hidden by a mirage. But something is different about today. Trees line the sidewalk on both sides of the street, waiting to…
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TreePeople Brings Environmental Education Into The Classroom
August 18, 2021Supporting the next generation of environmental leaders has been at the forefront of TreePeople’s mission for almost 50 years — ever since we were founded on the dreams of a 15-year-old boy trying to change the world. That spirit is still growing strong today. As the new school year starts and teachers and students return…
Planting Trees Can Help Communities Beat the Heat
July 21, 2021Tree canopy is our first line of defense against the heat impacts of climate change.
TreePeople distributes free fruit trees to residents living in “food desert”
January 6, 2021By Jean-Paul Renaud TreePeople distributed free fruit trees on August 14 to 250 households in Huntington Park, which suffers from some of the worst pollution, lowest shade coverage, and some of the most limited access to healthy food in Los Angeles County. TreePeople staff members and volunteers distributed mango, lemon, orange, and pomegranate trees to…
URBAN SOIL PRIMER: Part 2
January 5, 2021By 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…
Cómo Podar las Plantas
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….