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2015 was the hottest year on record. Here in California, we’ve experienced years of extreme drought and are now faced with El Niño flooding. Planet Earth desperately needs our attention and care. That’s where you come in! Support our work to grow a green LA and celebrate Earth Day in style. Gather friends and join…
If you’ve visited our headquarters in Coldwater Canyon Park, you may have noticed a circular grasscrete in front of our Platinum LEED-certified Conference Center. Well, it’s not just decorative. It’s actually the top of a 216,000 gallon cistern that captures rainwater! (In fact, the visible grate marks only a portion of the entire 70’ x 8’ tank!)…
Angelenos, listen up! Forecasters are anticipating some El Niño storms through March–maybe even April. If you’re looking for ways to weather the storm (pun intended!), we’ve got you covered! Here are 10 tips to keep you occupied: 1. Cook up a storm (in the storm) It can be easy to forget the impact our diet…
Looking to give your students new learning experiences? Plant a native garden! Here are three reasons why NOW is the perfect time to start. 1. It’s HEALTHY! Did you know kids learn more when they’re given time outdoors? It’s true! Not to mention, time in green spaces is proven help kids focus and reduce the…
“We could make a huge impact,” Carrie Wassenaar says, reflecting on simple steps people can take at home to grow a green LA. Carrie is a shining example of an Angeleno taking action. A transplant from the midwest, Carrie’s love for nature started young. “My mother was huge into gardening,” she recalled. Even after 18…
Angelenos love parks! They beautify our city, create space for us to gather, play and protect our health. Here at TreePeople, we believe parks are a critical resource for a climate-resilient LA. Right now, citizens like you have an opportunity to provide input on the future of our parks. The County is currently involved in…
Would you believe that this diagram represents what you can capture with just one inch of rain? Pretty impressive, huh? Capturing stormwater is rapidly becoming part of the new LA lifestyle. After all, why use drinking water on your yard when you can harvest the rain for FREE? But before you make a purchase, do…
Happy New Year! We’re excited to work with you to kick off our work in 2016! This year, we’re ramping up to plant and care for more trees in our local mountains. We’re empowering Angelenos to capture stormwater to create a water-secure region. We’re educating the next generation of leaders to care for our urban forests. We feel…
A few years back, a colleague received a frantic call from his wife in California while we were overseas. A brush fire was bearing down on their house. Worse yet, she wasn’t home and their pets were trapped. Fortunately, the house was spared and the pets were safe. However, in that moment, their lack of preparation had them…
Can you believe 2015 is over? It feels like it just started! We had a big year here at TreePeople! We worked with Angelenos at the community and policy levels to make a difference in our city, and we’re thrilled by the results. Here are 10 of our proudest accomplishments from the past year: 1. Over…
In the midst of the holiday rush, we’re taking time to appreciate the little things. What better way to slow down and savor the spirit of the season than to celebrate trees? Trees are joy makers! To prove our point, we’ve gathered some of our favorite tree moments from holiday movies. The Grinch The Grinch…
You’ve heard it before: trees solve urban problems. They keep cities cool, they clean our air and they capture storm water. They are basically superheroes. With the stress of drought, it’s important to remember why trees matter. But how can YOU help trees thrive in LA? You have heard of planting trees, maybe you have cared…