Have you ever wondered what the environmentally responsible choice is for your holiday cheer? Should you get a tree or not? If you do decorate with a tree, should you choose real or fake? To rent a tree or to buy one? No matter your decision, there are some great points to remember when sourcing…
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Reimagining California’s Water Infrastructure
November 26, 2014The UCLA Anderson Economic Forecast brings business and water leaders together to consider the implications for the city’s water supply in light of the drought and projected long-term water shortages. I’ve been invited to share an emerging approach that with investment, could help not only with the immediate drought, but create a substantial part of our long-term water supply….
Video: Cómo Plantar un Árbol
November 21, 2014¿Has querido saber cómo embellecer tú comunidad o hogar, pero no sabes dónde empezar? No búsquese más- tenemos un vídeo que te enseña paso a paso como se puede plantar un árbol en tú propio jardín o vecindario. Estén atentos para más vídeo informativos sobre el cuidado de árboles aquí en el blog!
Felipe Fuentes and TreePeople bring sustainability to the people
November 18, 2014Empowering communities to practice sustainability in their own backyard is a cornerstone of TreePeople’s values. So in the spirit of celebrating our roots this month, we partnered with L.A. City Councilmember Felipe Fuentes for #SustainableSaturday at Pacoima City Hall where we hosted a free rainwater harvesting workshop for San Fernando Valley residents. Twenty-five locals attended…
Forest Aid Volunteer Helps Care for 5,000th Tree in Face of Drought
November 4, 2014Thanks to the help of our Forestry team and dedicated Forest Aid volunteers, TreePeople has cared for more than 5,000 trees this year! Despite facing a crippling drought, our forest restoration projects pressed on. Unfortunately, the drought prevented our team and volunteer community to plant new trees in the forest this year, but we didn’t let that slow us…
This Week: Ecology of the LA River Conference!
November 3, 2014Attend the Council for Watershed Health event, November 7th and learn about the Ecology of the LA River. Building off the success of the State of the Los Angles River Watershed Conference in 2013, this conference will focus on the biological resources within the Los Angeles River watershed. The discussion will explore the river’s verdant past, the importance of ecosystems in a healthy…
TreePeople Endorses Prop 1 and Prop P
October 30, 2014Still wondering how to vote in next week’s election? Read on to see TreePeople’s Board Chairman Ira Ziering give an update on where we stand as an organization on the key propositions on the ballot and why you should vote yes on Prop1 and Prop P. — Greetings, I am writing to ask that you Join…
Learning lessons from the Millennium Drought, 2014 California Delegation to Australia: Melbourne and Adelaide
October 28, 2014Learning lessons from the Millennium Drought 2014 California Delegation to Australia: Melbourne and Adelaide Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent, and between 1997 and 2010 it faced an unprecedented challenge. During what is now called the “Millennium Drought,” lakes and reservoirs turned to dust. Thankfully, the country emerged from the epic dry spell stronger and…
A Call to Drought Action, LA: in the Steps of Australia, Washington and Sacramento
October 22, 2014A Call to Drought Action, LA: in the Steps of Australia, Washington and Sacramento LA’s star is rising, and so am I, literally, as I write this from 37,000 feet on flight to Melbourne. Visiting Australia is a deeply meaningful journey for me. I traveled there from the beginnings of TreePeople, when I was in…
If I Had a (Sledge) Hammer
October 15, 2014Breaking up the pavement around your home and in your community is pretty easy, but aside from having a good excuse to use a sledgehammer, why would you want to? The simple answer is that the more permeability we are able to create in our yards and urban environment, the healthier the watershed. When water…
The Future Is In Our Hands, Harvest Moon 2014
October 15, 2014The Future is in Our Hands, Harvest Moon 2014 Nearly two weeks have gone by and people are still talking about TreePeople’s annual gala An Evening Under the Harvest Moon. Thanks to all our donors and sponsors along with all those behind the scenes who helped in making it an exceptional night! There was a…
A Drought-Friendly Thank You To Our Public Lands
October 3, 2014Give thanks for our public lands, because they are home to the abundance of nature that makes our urban life sustainable. Last weekend, TreePeople celebrated National Public Lands Day by helping out in the Santa Monica Mountains. We were excited to be part of National Public Lands Day, the largest volunteer event for America’s…