Have you heard the news? TreePeople is facilitating a groundbreaking collaboration between our region’s top water agencies, with the help of the engineering firm Tetra Tech, to help fight our Stage 5 drought emergency. The project includes the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the City’s…
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What Do UCLA, Trout and El Nino Have in Common?
October 22, 2015Each year we look forward to late September, when we rally a hearty group of volunteers to celebrate National Park Lands Day. The day was established to unite people from all over the country to promote the protection of public lands. Here at TreePeople, we were excited to be one of over 2,500 sites in…
LA2050–We Need Your Vote!
October 20, 2015From the energy of downtown, to the beaches of Malibu. From film lots in Hollywood, to coffee shops in Silverlake. From schools in Pacoima, to the trails in Coldwater Canyon. Is there any better place to live than Los Angeles? We’re proud to be Angelenos. We’re proud to call LA home. Give one minute of…
I Am TreePeople : Hilarey Benda
October 13, 2015We believe trees are healers. Beyond their climate-fighting powers, trees can move us toward emotional healing, too. That is why we offer tree dedications. Not only do dedications support a climate-resilient LA, but they offer a means to symbolically celebrate, honor or memorialize a loved one. Hilarey Benda, Founder of Beople’s Buddies, is a shining…
6 Landscapes to Get Inspired for Planting Season
October 5, 2015You’ve let your lawn go golden. Now what? With planting season around the corner, planning your new landscape might seem like a daunting task. Never fear! Here are seven gorgeous yards to get your creative, sustainable juices flowing—as well as practical watershed tips to keep in mind! 1. Cut back on turf! Did you know…
How Does 4 + 7 = 180 Trees?
October 2, 2015Amidst historic drought, many of our city trees have been left thirsty. Without thriving trees, residents suffer from more extreme heat, increased air pollution and serious health implications. Because of this, TreePeople has stepped up to care for our urban forest. For instance, this summer we hosted a series of four tree care events in…
Mayor Garcetti Joins TreePeople Gala
September 29, 2015This weekend we were joined by 400 of our biggest supporters and LA Mayor Eric Garcetti for our 28th annual fundraising gala, An Evening Under the Harvest Moon. This year’s program focused on California’s ongoing drought and our commitment to create a water-secure Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s keynote speech inspired us all, as he spoke…
How to Protect Mature Trees From Drought
September 21, 2015In light of the historic California drought, we can’t stress enough the importance of watering our trees. Trees offer our city innumerable benefits, from combating climate change, to cutting back on our energy costs, to conserving groundwater and more! Our trees are priceless. We must do everything in our power to keep them safe for…
Fight Drought. Volunteer in LA!
September 17, 2015All across LA, people are coming together to do their part to save water—taking shorter showers, replacing turf with native plants, and installing rain barrels. These are all great ways to save the drop and fight drought. If you’re looking to take the next step, why not volunteer with TreePeople? Our city’s trees are thirsty…
Can Books Save Trees?
September 14, 2015Here at TreePeople, we believe nature and learning are intimately connected. In fact, studies have proven kids who spend time outside among trees have dramatically improved academic performance. Now this has come full circle— with a book helping trees! Earlier this year, Cornelia Funke, an award-winning German illustrator and storyteller, best known for her young…
Is Los Angeles Ready For El Nino?
September 10, 2015El Niño is likely to be heading our way this winter, bringing upwards of 30 inches of rain to Los Angeles. So, the drought is essentially over—right? Wrong. Well, that is, unless we prepare properly. Unfortunately, as the climate shifts, we can expect to see drought and floods as two sides of the same coin….
I Am TreePeople: Kayla Imhoff
September 8, 2015“I was born here—in the trees.” she said, laughing. It was a joke, of course. But for Kayla Imhoff, TreePeople’s Marketing and Communications Intern, it’s not too far from the truth. TreePeople has played a big role in Kayla’s life, starting in early childhood. Her mother, Chris Imhoff, joined the organization as an intern in…