TreePeople offers hands-on professional development trainings and technical workshops that are designed for the school community to help you get started and with the right amount of know-how and support.
Learn the ins-and-outs of environmental service learning. In addition to program materials covered on the day of the training, our experienced staff will work with you to utilize one of our Project Toolkits below to complete an environmental service learning project on your school campus, as well as curriculum guidance. See the next available training date.
The Generation Earth Program provides environmental service learning trainings throughout Los Angeles County. Learn how to create a service learning project with your students to solve waste, stormwater, and sustainability problems on campus or in your local community. Participating teachers receive free resources and a free bus for a project related field trip.
Students, teachers, parents, environmental clubs and other school groups are invited to take environmental action through the use of our Project Toolkits. These include guidelines for learning, assessing, completing and maintaining the project. Choose from the following:
Teachers: Get the guidance, tools and hands-on steps to lead your students in environmental projects on campus, including how-to navigate the school district requirements and links to CA State curriculum standards. It’s a great opportunity to incorporate outdoor classroom sessions into your teaching curriculum.
Learn what it takes to complete a tree planting, tree care project, or native plant garden on your school campus.
TreePeople’s Eco-tours invite elementary, middle and high school students and teachers on guided adventures through TreePeople’s headquarters at 45-acre Coldwater Canyon Park. Learn more.
The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network is an educational project supported by the California Department of Education, Environmental Education Program in collaboration with state, regional and local partners. The CREEC Network is the best source for Environmental Education resources in California. Its expansive communication network provides educators with access to high-quality educational resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students.
In Los Angeles, CREEC is housed and supported by TreePeople. Visit the CREEC website for more information. Click on “Find Your Region” on the main CREEC site to locate resources specific to the County of Los Angeles (Region 11).
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