This is the second blog in a three part series. Visit part one here and visit us soon to see the third installment. Have you seen trees like this in your neighborhood? Tree topping is a pruning practice that could cause long-term damage to your trees. With that in mind, it’s important to know when…
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6 Tree Facts Every American Should Know
June 30, 2016It’s the Fourth of July! America is known for many things: freedom, baseball, diversity and more. But when you think of America, do you think of trees? You should! With a vast variety of climates, America offers tree-lovers all kinds to celebrate today. So, in honor of America’s many trees, we bring you 6 fun…
TreePeople and Metro Partner to Green Los Angeles
June 21, 2016With the opening of the Expo Line extension last month and more on the way, Metro’s role in shaping Los Angeles has been on our minds. But did you know that Metro does more than build and provide public transportation? TreePeople has partnered with the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to create Green Places,…
Roll Out Your Rain Barrel to Protect the Ocean!
June 21, 2016Summertime is in full effect, which means we’ll all be flocking to the beach here in LA! While you’re soaking up the sun, you might notice that our oceans are looking extra clear. Studies have shown that our beaches are cleaner during this time of year because of an unintended consequence of the drought– reduced…
Join us for our summer entertainment in the great outdoors!
June 16, 2016Make new memories this summer! Gather your friends and family for our 14th season of our summer entertainment series, Once Upon a Canyon Night, nestled in the woods and set under the stars in our beautiful S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Enjoy fun performances while supporting TreePeople– every dollar of the season’s proceeds directly benefit…
Volunteering with TreePeople: Better than Tinder
June 13, 2016Is this you? You’ve been set up on one too many bad blind dates. Your smartphone has a permanent mark worn into the screen from swiping left. You’ve run out of pick up lines to use at the farmers market. We get it. Here at TreePeople, we know that dating is hard. But we’re here…
DON’T Make This Tree Pruning Mistake
June 9, 2016This blog is the first in a three part series. Check back soon for updates! Have you ever driven down the street and seen a tree that looks more like the “Whomping Willow” than “The Giving Tree”? Sorry to inform you, it’s not a sad attempt to recreate a beloved fictional tree. What you see…
Check out these Inspiring Water-Wise Students!
May 26, 2016We are so impressed! Congratulations to all the schools that participated in the Streets to the Sea Challenge! The Challenge recognizes students who organize service-learning projects around stormwater pollution prevention and water-wise solutions. This year, 11 schools from around Los Angeles County were selected for the final round of judging held at Disney Synergy Lab,…
How Citizen Forestry Creates New Memories
May 20, 2016As TreePeople’s Urban Forestry Manager, it’s my job is to help communities organize and run tree plantings, usually in their neighborhoods. The first event I ever supported was fantastic but, admittedly, challenging. By the time our volunteers were ready to plant the last tree of the day, I could tell that the team’s energy was…
4 Plants that Heal — And How to Use Them!
May 18, 2016People have been using plants for our health and well-being for thousands of years–even to this day. For instance, we consume super foods like avocados or goji berries to strengthen and nourish our bodies. But how often do we overlook these plants when we’re sick? Some plants–even those abundant in our landscapes–have been known for their…
What My TreePeople Internship Taught Me
May 18, 2016I’m what most Angelenos would consider a “rural person.” Let me rephrase that. I was born and bred in Michigan. Hence I’ve always considered myself nature-savvy. I need green space to feel at home. I started interning at TreePeople because wherever I go in LA, I’m always reimagining streets and neighborhoods with more trees and…
Mediterranean Cities: Where Climate Adaptation Action Happens
May 12, 2016Did you know that Southern California is not a desert? That’s a common misconception! Our region is actually one of just five regions in the world with a Mediterranean climate, which lends to cool, wet winters, and hot, dry summers. Even though the world’s Mediterranean zones are far-flung–including Southern California, central Chile, the Western Cape…