Announcing John D. Bunzel as Board Chair of TreePeople

Dear TreePeople Community, As I step into my new role as Board Chair at TreePeople, I am filled with gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead. I am honored to work alongside such an inspiring group of individuals, united by a shared mission: to create a greener, more sustainable future and nurture the connections that…

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Help nature heal: avoid recent burn scars!

The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles this month devastated so many of our local communities, as well as some of our region’s most beloved wilderness areas in the San Gabriel and Santa Monica Mountains.  In the wake of this disaster, we’ve understandably received many questions about what restoration might look like in those ecosystems—and…

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How to avoid starting a wildfire during a wind event

Wind and fire have always been part of California’s ecosystem, and many of our native plants are well-adapted to withstanding or recovering from blazes. But as our region has grown denser and more urbanized, major, fast-moving fires have become more common and more dangerous—in large part due to human activity.  Humans are responsible for about…

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Here’s what it takes to plant an urban tree

Life in the big city isn’t so easy for trees—and helping our urban canopy thrive and grow takes a lot more planning, care, and resources than you might expect. Here’s how TreePeople makes sure the trees we plant in our urban environment stay happy and healthy for years to come: 1. Trees need propagation In…

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Five options for a more sustainable Christmas tree

Christmas trees are a great way to infuse your home with cheer during the holiday season. But farming real trees just to cut them down isn’t ideal—and producing a bunch of brand new plastic trees is even worse. So how can you make sure you’re celebrating in the most sustainable way possible? Here are a…

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Five Holiday Gifts That Give Back to Our Environment

It’s the season of giving, and if you’re searching for the perfect present for the environmentalist in your life, look no further. TreePeople has a wide assortment of gifts available for every type of nature lover—and the best part is, you’ll also be giving a gift to our local ecosystem by helping to fund our…

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BMO Donates $200,000 to Help Plant Trees in South and Southeast Los Angeles

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between TreePeople and BMO, to address tree equity in South and Southeast Los Angeles County. This collaboration tackles environmental and climate challenges in communities that have historically faced significant environmental burdens, particularly due to decades of redlining and industrial zoning. In South and Southeast Los Angeles, we will…

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The Canyon Comes Alive – TreePeople Presents’ Year In Review

Sitting high above Los Angeles, overlooking the legendary Laurel Canyon with all of its musical history, TreePeople’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre might just be the best kept secret in all of Southern California. For over 25 years, it’s been home to some of the most exciting performances the city has to offer and this…

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School Greening Update – Fall 2024

Celebrating Pacoima Middle School’s Brand New Living Schoolyard In late September, our School Greening team joined Pacoima Middle School to celebrate their brand new Living Schoolyard, a project led by TreePeople in partnership with LAUSD, SLA, and the California Natural Resources Agency. Principal Garcha shared her pride in seeing the Schoolyard come to life after…

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The Terrifying Tale of the Gold Spotted Oak Borer

Gather ‘round for the spooky tale…of the Goldspotted Oak Borer. It was the early 2000s in San Diego, and out of nowhere drought-stressed oak trees began dying of mysterious causes. Soon, scientists realized the enemy was within the trees—eating them alive from the inside out. A yellow-spotted pest that was nearly invisible to the human…

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The Spookiest Hikes to Take in Los Angeles

Spooky season is upon us! And as the weather finally cools down, it’s also one of the best times of the year to get outdoors and take a hike. If you’ve been pining for a way to enjoy nature AND get a little creeped out at the same time, fear not…we’ve rounded up five of…

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What to do when a tree is at risk of being cut down

Our urban forest is a precious resource. Trees help cool our streets in a warming climate, create critical habitat for wildlife, and beautify our neighborhoods, too.  We need to be planting more trees—especially in areas that have historically been disinvested in. And it can be extra frustrating when one is at risk of being cut…

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