Written by Carissa Donahoo, Public/Mental Health Organizer Did you know trees and nature have the power to heal us from head to toe? That is why it is always important — especially now — that we get outside and explore our urban forests, or just our backyards, patios, or even just looking out a window….
Bryan Medina
Conoce a un TreePerson: Miguel Vargas, Organizador Comunitario
April 6, 2020¡Hola! Todos somos TreePeople — algunos nada mas trabajamos aquí. Y queremos conocer a cada una de estas personas. Entonces nosotros pensamos en comenzar con presentarnos. ¡Vamos a comenzar nuestra serie de Conoce a un TreePerson! ¡Dos veces a la semana entrevistaremos a un miembro del personal para que todos nos conozcamos un poco mejor! Nuestro…
Meet a TreePerson: Miguel Vargas, Community Organizer
April 6, 2020Hey Treeps! We’re all TreePeople — some of us just happen to work here. And we want to get to know each and every TreePerson out there, so we thought we’d start by introducing ourselves. We’re starting our Meet a TreePerson series! Twice a week, we’ll interview a staff member so we can all get to…
We have a HUGE Announcement!
November 8, 2019In order to move more aggressively to provide solutions to the environmental peril facing Los Angeles, TreePeople announced today that it has accepted leadership over the Calabasas-based Mountain Restoration Trust and its stewardship of 3,000 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains! The move positions TreePeople as the largest environmental non-profit in the region and one…
Trees, People, and Pups!
August 26, 2019Happy National Dog Day! Here at TreePeople, you’ll often hear us say: Trees need people, and people need trees. But people aren’t the only ones who need trees – our furry friends do as well! Especially in this summer heat, a shady tree is much appreciated. Urban trees can cool a city by up to…
Heather Morris on her TreePeople Experience!
February 28, 2019It was such a pleasant surprise to volunteer for Tree People. I’ve always been passionate in caring for our Earth and sustainability, and after Tree People reached out to see if I’d get involved, there was no hesitation to lend a hand. Everything was provided for us when we got there; the only hard thing…
Going Above, Recycling, and Beyond!
February 11, 2019I am excited to share a quick brag about this past weekend’s GE Recycling & Beyond workshop. On February 2, 2019, despite the pouring rain and the recent LAUSD strike, we welcomed 13 teachers and students onto the campus of Parras Middle School in Redondo Beach to learn about campus waste reduction projects. Participants were…
Imagine a Day Without Water
October 10, 2018A message from Value of Water Campaign For people who work in the water sector, on water protection, or create water technology, you know the importance of water. But most Americans turn on the tap or flush the toilet without thinking twice about the incredible systems that bring water to them and take it away safely,…
TreePeople Needs YOUR Vote for a More Livable Future!
September 1, 2014Recently, LA2050 asked a provocative question: how would YOU use $100,000 to make Los Angeles the healthiest place to live? It’s a great question, and we have our answer: TreeMapLA. By continuing to build TreeMapLA as a simple, powerful, and user-friendly tool, we will enable residents of Los Angeles County to use the map to become…
Intern Spotlight: Rachael Tice
August 25, 2014This summer, as the sun began scorching the dry Los Angeles area, TreePeople and local high school kids joined together to rescue some very vulnerable young trees, and I got to be a part of it. I was fortunate enough to lead 2 dedicated groups of upcoming seniors who made my job fun and easy. Both…
Intern Spotlight: Jazmine Saucedo
August 18, 2014My name is Jazmine Saucedo, and I am TreePeople. Working with Jack London Continuation High School students through TreePeople’s Youth Summer Tree Care Project has definitely been the highlight of my summer. As a Summer Tree Care Intern, I encouraged and motivated students of underserved areas to care for their environment. This internship provided me…
Intern Spotlight: Elise Cabato
August 11, 2014My name is Elise Cabato and I Am TreePeople. I am currently a Youth Leadership Summer Tree Care Intern this summer for TreePeople. Before my internship I was just an incoming senior at UCLA studying Geography & Environmental Studies trying to get almost anything to build my resume before being thrown out into the real…