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.
Did you know California residents use more than 50% of our drinking water to water their yards? It’s true! In fact, a 1,000 square foot lawn with an average sprinkler system uses about 25,000 gallons of water per year. In the midst of a historic drought, that’s precious water we simply can’t afford to waste!…
Meet Peter Roquemore, our new Volunteer Manager. “It’s serendipitous!” Peter said, showing off his wrist tattoo. It reads “Unless,” in homage to the famous line in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Peter has always had an interest in the…
“For me and for my family, TreePeople has changed everything.” Coming from Cristina Basurto, TreePeople’s Huntington Park Regional Manager, this statement speaks volumes. Her involvement with TreePeople started about 10 years ago, when her friend Rosa—a staff member—encouraged her to get involved. At first, Cristina was hesitant. Her family was dealing with monumental challenges, as…
Meet Quincy. Four years ago, Quincy visited TreePeople for the first time on one of our Eco-tours preschool field trips. Today, she still remembers the beauty of our park. “I remember this place with all these plants and pretty flowers,” Quincy said. One memory in particular made a lasting impression. Like the thousands of children…
The 13th season of TreePeople’s beloved “Once Upon a Canyon Night” summer series premiered last week with happy park goers ready for a night of fun under the stars. The debut evening opened with a collection of talented, hilarious and profound female poets who made us laugh, cry and feel everything in between. The women…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 21, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jessica Jewell Email: jjewell@treepeople.org Statewide Campaign Launched to “Save Our Water and Our Trees” in Drought TreePeople and other NGOs in partnership with SaveOurWater.org raise awareness to save urban canopy LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – A consortium of urban forest and other concerned urban groups across California…
Do you remember the last time you stopped to really look at a tree? They’re central to our existence, and yet we often take them for granted. We pass trees daily, without stopping to consider their many benefits—from cooling our cities and streets, to conserving water, and beyond. In June, our Founder and President, Andy…
Did you know more than 7,000 people volunteered with TreePeople in 2014? Without volunteer commitment, we could not dream of creating a sustainable LA. Whether caring for trees on urban streets, planting seedlings in the Angeles National Forest, or donating their time to help out in our offices at Yurt Village, volunteers are the heartbeat of…
El Niño may be around the corner come this fall’s rainy season, and scientists are predicting even greater storms than 1997—which flooded Southern California. After four years of severe drought, that is welcome news! However, it’s important to ensure we’re prepared to capture the stormwater and store it responsibly. Any rainwater harvesting system starts with…
Looking to plan the perfect date or a girls’ night out? You’re in luck! This weekend kicks off our summer series, Once Upon a Canyon Night, in our outdoor S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Join us under the stars Friday night for a special ladies poetry jam. Pack a picnic dinner or a bottle of…
If you walk into Yurt Village on a Tuesday, you might notice a head of purple hair peaking out from behind a computer. That’s Scarlet Sobraine, one of the fabulous volunteers at TreePeople. “Keeping the planet alive is my legacy,” Sobraine says. As a third-generation Angeleno, creating a sustainable city is her top priority. Our…
This is—well, was—Elvis Presleaf, one of the oldest trees here in our park. After 80 years of life, Mr. Presleaf was just one of dozens of trees in our park which have succumb to the debilitating drought. Elvis played an important role in our Eco-tours. Over the past 20 years, he shaded nearly 200,000 visiting…