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“We have 27 more active school projects across a couple of different districts but I would say, Pacoima is really setting this new standard of what a school greening project could be,” said Tyrer. “We have been planting trees on school campuses for 40 years but no project has been as extensive as this one. Pacoima is the first of this type of project where it’s funded by a big grant and constructing gathering spaces, it’s not just trees.” Emily Tyrer, R.L.A., Director of Green Infrastructure at TreePeople

LAUSD Board of Education made a historic decision this week to unanimously approve a historic $1.25 billion investment in Green Schoolyards! A greener future for all students will be on the ballot in November. Read our full statement in support here: https://lnkd.in/gav4e-AY

Had the best time leading a native plant tour at TreePeople with Katie Aymar and Brielle Cruz-Vega this past Saturday! Thanks so much to the folks at Benedict Canyon Association for joining us. We highlighted some of my very favorite native plant topics - the importance of narrowleaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) for western monarchs, the adaptive traits of our majestic coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia), and the delight of our fragrant native plants, including California everlasting (Pseudognaphalium californicum) Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) and our lovely sages (Salvia). The art of observing nature requires us to use all of our senses. By honing our observation skills, we can connect more deeply with nature and increase our familiarity with it. The more we know about individual plants, the more we know about the system as a whole. For me, recognizing a native plant feels like running into an old friend. Get curious about your native plants, and maybe make some friends along the way 💚 😊 🌳

Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means: it's officially outdoor movie and concert season!! 🍃 🎞 🎶 ☀ ⁠ We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new events series TreePeople Presents. Focused on curating experiences that you can’t find anywhere else in Los Angeles’ crowded yet homogenous entertainment landscape, it will focus on giving artistic communities a space where their voice can be heard to the fullest–diving into what makes them unique and exciting. From film screening events that allow us to nerd out on the eccentricities of our favorite creators, to concerts where musicians can merge art and activism, to community conversations that explore the natural world around us, events that engage now have a home at TreePeople’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre. Tonight, the series kicks off with a performance by alto saxaphonist Nicole McCabe, and Sunday we'll be screening the iconic comedy classic Clueless—which includes a special TreePeople cameo! Check out the rest of our summer lineup at treepeople.org/events, and stay tuned for more event announcements soon.

In 1970, one of the largest nationwide protests in American history took place on the very first Earth Day—and it was inspired by an event right here in California. ⁠ ⁠ As we reflect on the holiday's history this Earth Month, it reminds us what we can accomplish when we all come together to stand up for our planet and its ecosystems. 🌏️💚⁠

Happy Arbor Day! 🌳🌲💚 ⁠ ⁠ Every year on this day, a ton of new trees get planted—and of course, we love to see it! But just as important as planting new trees is caring for the ones we already have. ⁠ ⁠ One of the best ways we can do that is by understanding proper pruning techniques. Did you know that "topping," a common urban pruning practice, can result in tree damage, disease, or even death? ⁠ ⁠ If you care about the health of our urban forests, tell your friends, neighbors, landlords, gardeners, and city officials to #StopTheTop this Arbor Day!⁠

THE LEAVES ARE BACK! 🍃⁠ ⁠ We’re beyond thrilled to announce TreePeople’s new logo. Putting a new twist on our classic spinning valley oak leaves, this updated design conveys a fresh sense of generational growth and momentum. ⁠ ⁠ The arching branch creates a globe-like feel, nodding to our collective, holistic mission of to inspire a greener, more equitable future.⁠ ⁠ Designed with love and care at TreePeople. 🌳

You've probably heard the term "watershed" thrown around a lot recently, but what does it actually mean? A watershed, also sometimes referred to as a drainage basin or a catchment, is a land area that channels channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers, and eventually to outflow points such as reservoirs, bays, and the ocean. Every body of water has a watershed, and they can vary drastically in size. The Mississippi River watershed is the biggest watershed in the United States, draining more than three million square kilometers (one million square miles) of land. In comparison, some watersheds are as small as just a few square meters. According to the National Ocean Service, water from hundreds, and often thousands, of creeks and streams flow from higher ground to rivers that eventually wind up in a larger waterbody. As the water flows, it often picks up pollutants, which may have sinister effects on the ecology of the watershed and, ultimately, on the reservoir, bay, or ocean where it ends up. Learn more about water and water equity at https://lnkd.in/gSakqmc3

Being over 50 years old as an organization has its perks. People share the most amazing memories with us, like this hand-cut paper postcard from the 70s! Thank you, Heather, for this wonderful card made by TreePeople's founder Andy Lipkis himself! Let us know if you have any fond memories of TreePeople over the years in the comments.

Please join us on March 26th and 27th for a WaterTalks wrap-up event - the Summit for Equity and Resilience in Water: Successes and Lessons Learned from the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement (DACTI) Program. The HYBRID event will be held online and at the Los Angeles County Public Works Headquarters in Alhambra. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gWT5TRYh