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4 Climate-Conscious Gifts to Scratch off Your List

Down to the last minute for your holiday shopping? Not sure what to get that person who already has everything? Look no further!  Here are some of our favorite beautiful, practical, and climate-conscious gifts for home! Sustainable gifts help create a better future for us and  the lives of generations to come. Plus, who doesn’t…

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Progress for LA’s Sidewalks… and Our Trees!

Angelenos need street trees. They shade us as we travel scorching city sidewalks. They clean our water and protect use from floods in heavy rains. And they bring beauty and pride to our communities. Trees give us all so much.   Think about it. Protection from hot sun and water management are part of infrastructure,…

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I am TreePeople: Isabel Zavian

“Every person holds the power to make a positive impact in their community.” -Isabel Zavian. Isabel is a changemaker. Born and raised in the LA area, Isabel Zavian grew up hiking our park’s trails. Seeing the effects the drought had on our park’s stressed trees, she felt moved to action. Once during a stay at…

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Holiday Trash: Unwrapped

It’s beginning to feel like the holiday season here in Coldwater Canyon Park! The staff here in the Yurt Village loves a good holiday party but year after year we can’t help but notice the needless waste made from all the merry making. Fortunately, we have discovered some creative ways to have holiday fun without…

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Find Strength in Community. Join Us.

Dear Friends, The national election has left our country dangerously divided and vulnerable to climate change’s growing, deadly impacts like drought, heat, flooding, and fires. We now face efforts to dismantle progress made to fight climate change and protect our environment. So, for everyone ready to unite and stand up for a better climate, we…

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TreePeople and NRDC: Rain to the Rescue

Though the national election has left us concerned about our climate future, the environment was a clear winner in LA with the passing of Measures M and Measure A providing expanded public transportation and safe park spaces for Angelenos. LA is taking steps in the right direction to adapt and is supporting the right policies,…

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Designing Social Change

“We come to plant trees and capture the rain because a healthy LA is ours to attain.” – Jolly de Guzman Earlier this year, our Volunteer Manager, Peter Roquemore had an idea for our annual Volunteer Celebration. He wanted to give an extra special thank you to our most dedicated community who shows up every…

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Peggy Kelley Turns TreePeople Tree Dedications Into Timeless Celebrations

We sat down with event planner, Peggy Kelley of Timeless Celebrations who has been gifting TreePeople Tree Dedications for a nearly a decade. With every event or marriage her business plans, she gives a TreePeople Tree Dedication as a thank you gift to her clients. Discover why she decided to honor her clients with the…

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TreePeople says YES on Measures A & M

This election, TreePeople is formally endorsing two LA County ballot initiatives: Measure A and Measure M. We strongly believe that if passed, these two initiatives will help make LA a more sustainable, climate-resilient, water-secure, and equitable region. Here’s how: Measure A, the “Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, River Protection and Water Conservation Measure,”…

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What is the Big Deal About Natives?

LA really is a special place, and so is its ecology. Our region’s Mediterranean climate brings dry, hot summers and cool, wet winters. This unique climate and landscape is what creates the special conditions that support our city’s animal and plant biodiversity. Native plants use anywhere from 30 to 90 percent less water than other…

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I Am TreePeople: Zayda Ortiz

Intern life: for years, coffee runs and evil bosses were what came to mind. While that would make for a good screenplay, the average life of an intern was the complete opposite of that cliché scene during my summer here at TreePeople. Instead of a standard office, the Forestry yurt is home to TreePeople’s  passionate staff…

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#LAStormCatcher: Hope for LA’s Water Future

California is in the grips of a fifth year of drought, impacting our region’s water security. However, Los Angeles County communities can achieve a climate-resilient future and adapt to the impacts of ongoing heat, drought and pollution. It’s not just something that TreePeople believes– it’s something we’re actively working toward in partnership with our region’s largest water agencies….

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