TreePeople at Kadima Day School for Tu BiShvat!

On January 17, 2019, TreePeople worked with students from Kadima Day School in honor of the holiday Tu BiShvat, or “New Year of The Trees,” in Hebrew. In support of the celebration, TreePeople worked with students to bring understanding to the steps that are involved in caring for struggling trees. Here are some of the…

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Magnificent March for Green Youth Leaders

“Our youths are the roots of our future and the leaf canopy to our human existence. They must thrive, and we must empower them too.” Students across LA are leading the charge in their communities like never before! Just last month, TreePeople’s Youth Leadership Program accomplished some magnificent numbers: 130 Youth Directly Engaged In Events…

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Youth Leaders Aim for Climate-Ready Schools!

The future of our environment lies in the hands of our teens, and we couldn’t be more excited! Earlier this month, our Environmental Education department hosted one of our favorite events, The Youth Leadership Summit. Every year we invite students from all over the County who are eager to change the future of LA’s environmental…

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Youth Leaders Shine Bright at Annual EcoClub Youth Summit

It’s going to be another green school year thanks to these teens! Last month, 35 youth leaders from all over LA gathered on our hilltop for our annual Youth Leadership & Eco Club Summit. It was a great day watching students build leadership skills and network with other like-minded teens. Our goal was simple. The…

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Be Prepared: Eagle Scout Digs In

An Eagle Scout is always prepared– especially in the face of climate change. Last month, Eagle Scout Wesley Wu worked with me, TreePeople’s Service Learning Manager and Youth Leader Specialist of Environmental Education, and a group of his peers to care for our park. Wesley lead by example using his Eagle Scout training to rally…

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