Moonlight Hike

While the sun may be setting earlier, we think that’s the perfect time for music and a hike at TreePeople HQ on Coldwater Canyon. Living Earth has programmed amazing musicians to open the evening with soft future, a fluid project from Lani Trock and David Moses. Moonlight Hikes take place the 4th Friday of every month and are $20 for adults and $10 for anyone under 15 (minors must be accompanied by adults).

See you on the trails!

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Volunteer with Us

When you volunteer to help plant trees and plants with us, you’re not just helping to green our neighborhoods and wildlands—you’re gaining so much in return, from knowledge of our local ecosystems to a deep sense of community.

Join us in the beautiful Angeles National Forest, where we are working to restore burn scars and make our wildlands more resilient in our changing climate. We also have volunteer opportunities in our own backyards, planting trees and providing that life-changing shade.

Our volunteer calendar is consistently updated. Bring the family, get your hands dirty (we provide gloves), and help us transform SoCal today.

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5 Options for a 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? Don’t worry, you’ve got options—check out our ultimate guide to sustainable Christmas tree choices!

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Living Schoolyards Study

Did you know Los Angeles loses more than 100 billion gallons of rain every year?

Yeah – according to the County Safe Clean Water Program, enough stormwater to support 2.5 million Angelenos runs down the drain and into the ocean annually.

TreePeople’s Research team thinks it’s time to flip that script.

Our newest report uncovers the Untapped Potential of schoolyards – those everyday spaces that can become powerful hubs for stormwater capture. We explore how integrating stormwater infrastructure into green schoolyard designs can reduce runoff, boost local water supply, improve water quality and create cooler, healthier community schools.

If you’re curious about how schoolyards can help solve LA’s water challenges, this is a must-read. Dive into the report to see what’s possible.

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Finding Fall Color

Some people say we don’t have fall in Southern California… and it’s true our seasons do work a little differently here. But this time of year, there is in fact plenty of seasonal color to celebrate, from changing leaves to blooming flowers to ripening berries. Here’s our guide to which plants you might see changing color this fall, and some suggestions for where to find extra-extravagant leaf displays!

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2025 TreePeople Gift Guide

The holidays are just around the corner! If you’re stumped about what to get the environmentalist in your life this holiday season, don’t fret—we have you covered! From the granola girlie who likes to look cute while hitting the trails to the person whose whole personality is hating invasive species, we have a great gift option for each and every nature nerd you know.

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Volunteers helped plant native milkweed, sagebrush, and more, during our Plants of Tovaangar audio tour launch! CBS News spoke with TreePeople, Tongva elder Virginia Carmelo, volunteers, among others, about the impact of bringing native plants and their Tongva names to Coldwater Canyon Park.

You might recognize Southern California’s native plants — but do you know their names in the Tongva language? Watch LA Times 404 explore our new Plants of Tovaangar audio and walking tour at Coldwater Canyon Park!

UCLA scholars,TreePeople and other LA–based organizations, recently hosted a pop-up soil testing event to test samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the LA wildfires, read more in the UCLA Newsroom. The next soil testing event is scheduled for Dec. 6.

After months spent meeting with nonprofits working from each burn area, BMO announced the 32 recipients of that $3 million, including TreePeople. Read more in Pasadena Star News and San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

There’s no need to worry about what to get the plant lovers in your life. LAist’s Gift Guide gives you plenty of options, including TreePeople’s tree dedication cards, merch, and January 2026 Moonlight Hike!

We are Hiring!

Turn your love for the environment into a career at TreePeople! We’re looking for passionate environmental enthusiasts to join our growing team. Now hiring for multiple positions: including roles in community forestry, mountain restoration, administration, communications, and more. Working at TreePeople isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to build a career making a difference in the world. If you share our vision of a greener world, apply today!

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