In cities throughout Los Angeles, where extreme heat marks the summer seasons, trees are a key component in creating safer, more comfortable neighborhoods. That’s why we’re so happy to see citizens taking the initiative to fill in the gaps in spaces that need these trees. Take Holmby- Westwood, for example, where citizen foresters took it…
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Deadheading and More!
April 10, 2019…and we are not talking about Grateful Dead fans! As we have learned, maintenance of well-planned, sustainable landscapes not only helps decrease your water use and the amount of green waste you create, but also decreases the time it takes to maintain your yard. Here are some general plant maintenance tasks that don’t take that…
Addressing Equity with TreePeople
April 3, 2019TreePeople got its name because its founder, Andy Lipkis, recognized the interconnectedness between trees and people. We need each other to thrive in Los Angeles and we’ve made it our mission to care and fight for both. That’s why a major factor of the work we do is improving equity in LA. We believe that…
The Wars of the Roses!
March 5, 2019To keep or not to keep? That is the question! As more and more people convert their yards into a sustainable landscape, some are torn by their love of their favorites – such as hybrid roses – that are not “low” water- use plants. This doesn’t have to be a war of the roses! The…
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…
Keep Your Tools Clean = Keep Your Plants Healthy!
February 6, 2019If you like to trim in your garden, there is nothing like a new pair of pruners when cutting flowers and pruning trees and shrubs. They are so clean, sharp, and cut like butter! Oftentimes we don’t take care of our gardening tools—letting them get rusty, dull, and clogged with sap and sawdust, making you…
Andy Lipkis’ Love for Trees Still Grows!
February 6, 2019Valentine’s day is around the corner, which means love is in the air. Andy Lipkis, the Founder of TreePeople, loves his family, his friends, and, of course, trees. As “Los Angeles’ Professional Lorax,” he considers every single tree lovable and worth fighting for. His love for the environment began in the early ’70s when, on…
TreePeople at Kadima Day School for Tu BiShvat!
January 31, 2019On 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…
City of San Fernando Goes Green with Calles Verdes Kickoff!
January 31, 2019On Saturday, January 26, 2019, TreePeople, California State Coastal Conservancy, and the City of San Fernando joined to launch Calles Verdes: an initiative to green the city! This initiative is a multi-benefit greening project that will engage thousands of community and youth members to transform San Fernando into a model City for climate resilience. At…
Never Leave a Stub Behind!
January 11, 2019Never Leave a Stub Behind! Seriously! Stubs- whether on a tree or shrub- should never be left when pruning. Their unsightly appearance aside, they are potentially harmful to the plant, promising dead, diseased branch ends and/or sprouts of weakly-attached growth. People heal, plants seal When people are cut or injured, our bodies heal. We replace…
TWO Challenges for Students!
December 13, 2018TreePeople and Generation Earth are hosting two challenges for Los Angeles County school students from grades 6-12: Recycle to Win and Streets to the Sea! Remember, YOU CAN JOIN EITHER AT ANY TIME as long as you finish your project(s) by March 1, 2019, so please get involved! Recycle to Win is a battle of the…