In 2023 Alone...
69
total events
1,500+
total volunteers
22
unique project sites
Corporate Engagement Experiences
Urban Tree Planting & Care
Expanding our urban forest has been at the heart of TreePeople’s work for decades. We are partnering with several communities to plant and distribute trees in areas that need it most in order to combat the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and increase climate resilience. Help us shade and cool our cities by planting and caring for climate-appropriate trees. Volunteers will spend the morning learning about urban forestry, the benefits of trees, and how to properly plant and care for young trees. Our work will create cleaner, cooler, and more climate resilient communities for generations to come.
Time: 9am-12pm
Tree Planting Season: November-May
Tree Care Season: June-October
Locations: San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, South Los Angeles, Southeast Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire
Mountain Restoration
TreePeople has a long-standing commitment to restoring our region’s local mountains. We are currently working across multiple locations in Angeles National Forest restoring areas affected by wildfires and the invasive Gold-spotted Oak borer beetle. Additionally, we continue our legacy of habitat restoration and trail work at the TreePeople Land Trust in the Santa Monica Mountains. Help us rewild our local ecosystems by planting and caring for native species and removing non-native, invasive vegetation. Volunteers will spend the morning learning about our local ecosystems, fire ecology, and native plant species. Our work will improve the biodiversity, fire resistance, and climate resilience of our beloved wild spaces across Southern California.
Time: 9am-12pm
Planting Season: November-May
Care Season: June-October
Locations: Angeles National Forest, Santa Monica Mountains.
Urban Park and Trail Beautification
TreePeople is dedicated to enhancing and maintaining the health of our region’s parks and trails. Our work spans many parks and trails across our city, including our very own 45-acre headquarters at Coldwater Canyon Park. Volunteers will contribute to revitalizing community parks and recreational trails through a variety of activities which may include removing invasive species, caring for existing trees and plants, maintaining trails, and much more. Through hands-on activities, participants will learn about our local ecology, the benefits of open spaces, and the vital role they play in protecting biodiversity and supporting our communities.
Time: 10am-12pm, 9am-12pm
Planting Season: November-May
Care Season: June-October
Locations: Coldwater Canyon Park, Betty Dearing Trail, and Zev Yaroslovsky LA River Greenway Trail.
Lunch & Learn (Virtual or In-Person)
Our Lunch & Learn presentations - offered both virtually or in-person - cover a range of topics, from urban forestry and climate resilience to waste management and DIY training. Through engaging discussions led by expert educators, participants will explore the connections between healthy ecosystems and sustainable cities. Learn how trees cool our neighborhoods, how native plants support fire resilience, and how small actions can make a big impact. Join us for an interactive session that will inspire you to be a steward of the environment, whether at home, at work, or in your community.
Timing: Presentations are 45 minutes long with a 15-minute question and answer session.
Locations: Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or in-person
Topics include:
- How to Compost
- Waste Reduction 101
- Fire Ecology of California
- Native and Climate-Appropriate Gardening
- LA's #1 Climate Threat - Extreme Heat
- Oaks of the Santa Monica Mountains
Have another topic you are interested in? Let us know; we are always adding to this list!
Engagement Opportunities Across LA
What Our Partners are Saying
“TreePeople offers valuable experiences in not only serving the community and environment but also offering the opportunity for our employees to build relationships outside of the office. TreePeople’s staff bring an incredible wealth of knowledge and passion which helps volunteers understand the importance and responsibility of caring for our environment, our home in Southern California. Our volunteers truly appreciated the opportunity to “spread seeds of joy” when working with TreePeople. We are proud to partner with TreePeople and their commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy and sustainable environment.”
Daniel Prado
Universal Studios Hollywood
Director of Community Relations
“For the past several years, Lionsgate has worked with TreePeople for our annual Impact Day (day of service). Our staff enjoys working with the TreePeople group, and they come back feeling like they’ve made a difference in their local community. Thank you to Loren Feder for making the coordination of this day as seamless as possible!” –
Vanessa Moreno
Lionsgate
Manager, HR Communications & Employee Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a payment required?
Yes, we require a set fee for private events in order to support our forestry operations and curate your volunteer experience. If you have any questions about event pricing, please contact partnerships@treepeople.org
Do you accept contributions for payment?
Absolutely! We’re happy to explore different in-kind payment options for your volunteer opportunity. If you’re interested, email us at partnerships@treepeople.org, and we’ll work together to find the best fit for you!
Are these events family friendly?
Yes, all of our events are family friendly and there is no minimum age to volunteer. Please note that volunteers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone at least 21 years of age.
How can we plant trees?
We’d love your team to join us to plant trees! Our planting season starts in November and ends in May. We need support planting trees at our Urban Tree Planting and Mountain Restoration events. Please contact partnerships@treepeople.org to learn more about where we need your support to plant trees in our community!
When is the best time to volunteer?
We have volunteer experiences throughout the entire year, but we need the most help planting trees in January and February and caring for plants from June to August!
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