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With the opening of the Expo Line extension last month and more on the way, Metro’s role in shaping Los Angeles has been on our minds. But did you know that Metro does more than build and provide public transportation? TreePeople has partnered with the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to create Green Places,…
Summertime is in full effect, which means we’ll all be flocking to the beach here in LA! While you’re soaking up the sun, you might notice that our oceans are looking extra clear. Studies have shown that our beaches are cleaner during this time of year because of an unintended consequence of the drought– reduced…
Make new memories this summer! Gather your friends and family for our 14th season of our summer entertainment series, Once Upon a Canyon Night, nestled in the woods and set under the stars in our beautiful S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Enjoy fun performances while supporting TreePeople– every dollar of the season’s proceeds directly benefit…
Is this you? You’ve been set up on one too many bad blind dates. Your smartphone has a permanent mark worn into the screen from swiping left. You’ve run out of pick up lines to use at the farmers market. We get it. Here at TreePeople, we know that dating is hard. But we’re here…
This blog is the first in a three part series. Check back soon for updates! Have you ever driven down the street and seen a tree that looks more like the “Whomping Willow” than “The Giving Tree”? Sorry to inform you, it’s not a sad attempt to recreate a beloved fictional tree. What you see…
We are so impressed! Congratulations to all the schools that participated in the Streets to the Sea Challenge! The Challenge recognizes students who organize service-learning projects around stormwater pollution prevention and water-wise solutions. This year, 11 schools from around Los Angeles County were selected for the final round of judging held at Disney Synergy Lab,…
As TreePeople’s Urban Forestry Manager, it’s my job is to help communities organize and run tree plantings, usually in their neighborhoods. The first event I ever supported was fantastic but, admittedly, challenging. By the time our volunteers were ready to plant the last tree of the day, I could tell that the team’s energy was…
People have been using plants for our health and well-being for thousands of years–even to this day. For instance, we consume super foods like avocados or goji berries to strengthen and nourish our bodies. But how often do we overlook these plants when we’re sick? Some plants–even those abundant in our landscapes–have been known for their…
I’m what most Angelenos would consider a “rural person.” Let me rephrase that. I was born and bred in Michigan. Hence I’ve always considered myself nature-savvy. I need green space to feel at home. I started interning at TreePeople because wherever I go in LA, I’m always reimagining streets and neighborhoods with more trees and…
Did you know that Southern California is not a desert? That’s a common misconception! Our region is actually one of just five regions in the world with a Mediterranean climate, which lends to cool, wet winters, and hot, dry summers. Even though the world’s Mediterranean zones are far-flung–including Southern California, central Chile, the Western Cape…
Good news! The Los Angeles City Council recently passed a motion to establish a “cooling target” for the City– in other words, it will soon be setting a target to cool the city and reduce the urban heat island effect in order to protect LA from the impacts of climate change. TreePeople was able to play…
We’re so proud to share that our first ever Earth Day Soiree was a huge success! We were thrilled to be joined by our dedicated supporters who share our vision for a greener LA. Here are some of our favorite highlights: Our Lead Certified Arborist, Linda Eremita, was our resident Dr. Tree–taking people’s tree questions…