TreePeopleErika Abdelatif is TreePeople’s Social Media and Digital Content Manager. When she isn't creating a climate-resilient LA via the Facebook, she's probably writing in a coffee shop, infesting the internet with memes, or watching an open mic.
From 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…
We 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…
You’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…
Amidst 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…
This 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…
In 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…
All 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…
Here 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…
El 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 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…
In 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…
The wrong tree planted in the wrong place can be detrimental. This is hardly new to Angelenos. We’ve all seen city walkways torn up by the roots of trees that were poorly planned. Damaged sidewalks in Los Angeles have created severe limitations for mobility-impaired residents, and that led to a lawsuit. Now the Willits Settlement…