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Wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape and ecology. Unfortunately, human activity sparks fires more often than the landscape is adapted for, and the spread of invasive species and climate change have caused fires to happen more often, spread faster, and become far more destructive in recent decades. To get ready for our increasingly…
Hey TreePeople Community, If you spent any time with us at Coldwater Canyon Park recently, you probably felt it too: that undeniable buzz of energy when our community gets together. Whether you were volunteering with us at a Park Work Day, laughing under the canopy during your morning hike, or cheering us on from afar,…
Have you ever ventured high into the mountains in SoCal and suddenly found yourself surrounded by pines and other conifer trees? You may have come across a montane conifer forest! Found in SoCal’s higher altitudes, these forests host a unique array of plant and animal species, some of which can’t be found anywhere else in…
For more than four decades, Moonlight Hikes have been one of the most beloved traditions at TreePeople — a uniquely Los Angeles experience where music, movement, and environmental education come together beneath the stars. Originally launched near the start of TreePeople as “Full Moon Hikes,” the gatherings invited Angelenos into the mountains after dark to…
This Earth Month, our corporate partners showed up in meaningful and inspiring ways. Nearly 300 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at Teams for Trees events across Los Angeles, hundreds more attended our Lunch & Learns to learn about their local environment, and partners opened doors by inviting us to conferences and panels throughout the month…
It’s spring, and we want more students to explore learning gardens and sit amongst trees instead of playing on endless, overheating asphalt. With this goal in mind, we made significant progress across our school greening projects this Earth Month. We’re excited to share how we engaged our community with workshops, gave native plants, planted trees,…
Every month is Earth Month here at TreePeople, but there’s no doubt that April is our busiest time of the year. From tree giveaways to plantings to community events and panels, our schedules are always packed for the entire month. But thankfully, we’re spending that time doing exactly what we love most—planting the seeds for…
There’s something heartwarming about watching a city come together for the simple yet meaningful opportunity to adopt a tree. On a quiet morning in Canoga Park, the community gathered for the 5th annual Follow Your Heart tree giveaway. The much-anticipated festival began as a living tribute to Paul Lewin, an original co-founder of the Follow…
Tuna Canyon Restoration 84 volunteers showed up for our post-fire oak restoration at Tuna Canyon Park and we couldn’t be more grateful. Together, the crew put in the hard work of getting every plant in the ground, and we’re thrilled to share that the project is now fully planted. Of course, the work doesn’t stop…
“When I’m taking action, I don’t feel like I am helpless and that things are hopeless, because then I feel like I’m doing everything I can.” Greta Thunberg Two hundred middle and high school students from six schools across Los Angeles County–equipped with data, photos, and visual analysis–showcased their environmental action projects at the Fourth…
Pollinators are one of the cornerstones of our ecosystem, helping to preserve biodiversity by allowing the plants we love and depend on to reproduce. From the most extravagant butterfly to the tiniest native bee, these creatures deserve to be supported and celebrated—and on April 25th, more than 200 volunteers joined TreePeople at Pollinator Palooza to…
Drought and flooding often have the same root cause—improper management of the water cycle. So in areas with historic water supply challenges, how can we do a better job capturing stormwater where it lands? This Earth Month, TreePeople’s Research and Watershed Health teams teamed up to release a new report that explores this question. The…