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What do Velcro, bullet trains and LED lights have in common? Their designs were inspired by nature. It’s true! The Kingfishers’ ability to dive at into water at high speeds to catch prey inspired the aerodynamic design of modern bullet trains. The tiny seed casings that stick to your clothes while you’re on a hike…
Climate change research is creating wild weather patterns. Here in California, we’re already experiencing the impact. Longer droughts. Flash floods. More intense weather patterns like El Niño. The conditions seem to fluctuate week by week. If that’s our experience now, imagine the impacts we’ll see 10 years from now, and beyond. That’s why TreePeople is…
This year, several scientists intend to make history by declaring that our planet has officially entered the Anthropocene. What is the Anthropocene? We’re currently in the Holocene–a period where Earth’s patterns have been influenced by natural events. Unlike the Holocene, which began about 12,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age, the…
Do you know a hard working, environmentally-minded student that would like an opportunity to win a trip on a marine science boat excursion, AKA, the Floating Lab? Invite them to join the Streets to Sea Challenge! The Streets to Sea Challenge is an inter-school competition for 7th-12th graders that challenges students to create a campaign…
We’re excited to announce the addition of former California State Assembly Member, Cindy Montañez as the new CEO of TreePeople. She will be working alongside our Founder and President, Andy Lipkis to meet the unique climate and environmental challenges our region faces. Cindy is an Angeleno through and through, bringing extensive policy experience and deep…
The Sayre Fire of 2008 burned over 11,000 acres in Sylmar and resulted in the loss of nearly 500 homes. It was the worst loss of homes due to fire in LA’s history. That Thanksgiving, I happened to be taking my first trip to Los Angeles. I remember passing the destruction on the way out…
Exciting news! This week, TreePeople’s rainwater capture leadership in a drought-stricken LA was highlighted in two national stories. Last Sunday the New York Times’ piece, “Storm Water, Long a Nuisance, May Be a Parched California’s Salvation,” quoted our Founder and President, Andy Lipkis pointing out, “There’s a massive amount of water we throw away.” Even…
How did you first hear about TreePeople? Probably word of mouth. Maybe a friend invited you to plant trees with them at one of our volunteer events, or shared one of our blogs on Facebook. Word of mouth is a powerful tool. As a non-profit, it’s a tool we rely on to grow our organization…
It’s no secret. Los Angeles needs water. Even with the promise of this year’s El Niño rains, California’s drought is expected to continue. It’s time to rethink how we use this precious resource. Think about it. We import 80 percent of our water. In an average four-person household, 68 percent of our water is used…
Don’t let this warm weather fool you! The El Niño storm season has begun and forecasters are predicting more storms through April. If storms roll through, we can anticipate flooding, mudslides and property damage. Don’t sound the alarm just yet, though. Now is the perfect time to take action. (Plus, storms or not, putting the…
We believe access to green spaces should be a student right. Think about it. Among countless benefits, green spaces are proven to boost academic achievement, minimize the effects of ADHD and reduce stress. That’s why we love school greening projects! It’s critically linked to student success. We’re inspired by schools like El Camino High School…
Looking for an unforgettably fun and educational birthday venue for your favorite little one? Celebrate with TreePeople! Learn about nature and our role in protecting and preserving the environment. Plus, your contribution to our Eco-birthday party program helps to support TreePeople’s critical work in the community and local mountains and watershed. We offer two types…