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Canopy is offering the UC Climate Stewards certification course in Santa Clara and San Mateo County. The course prepares participants to engage within their communities with integrated nature-based climate solutions, community science about local green spaces, and communication to advance community and ecosystem resilience in the urban forest.
This 9-week course requires 43 in-class and asynchronous hours, including online workshops, tree planting and tree care fieldwork, and 8 hours of volunteer service on an urban forestry stewardship project. The asynchronous work will strengthen participants’ knowledge, self-efficacy, and agency by building climate literacy, introducing local opportunities for nature-based climate mitigation and adaptation, and fostering climate change communications skills.
Canopy’s UC Climate Stewards Certification Course will focus on urban tree planting and tree care as nature-based climate solutions, integrating climate science communication, environmental justice, and community stewardship. This course includes certification as a UC Climate Steward upon completion of all course requirements, with the opportunity to become a Canopy-Certified Community Forester and the option to obtain 4 undergraduate credits for a fee through UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education.
Este curso gratuito de 9 semanas se centrará en la plantación de árboles urbanos, las comunicaciones sobre el clima, la justicia medioambiental y el cuidado de los árboles como soluciones climáticas basadas en la naturaleza. Los estudiantes participarán en talleres en línea facilitados por arbolistas certificados, plantación de árboles y trabajo de cuidado de árboles, y 8-15 horas de servicio voluntario en un proyecto de gestión forestal urbana.
Check back in the summer for more information about the Fall 2026 applications! If you have questions, please email Canopy’s Community Education Coordinator at [email protected].
Vuelve a consultar en verano para obtener más información sobre las aplicaciones para el otoño de 2026. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].
This program is in partnership with the University of California and made possible by a generous grant from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
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Testimonials from past Canopy Community Forestry School graduates:
“It was like overnight, I was able to understand the trees around me. Suddenly everything was obvious- why that tree was planted under the power lines, how that tree was pruned, how that tree is mulched, etc. I was immediately connected. Everything I was learning was right in front of me all along.”
“I’ve always loved trees, but I have a much deeper understanding now of why trees are so important to our local communities. I learned about inequities in the distribution of trees in the region, why that matters, and what we can do about it. I have resources now to advocate and care for trees that I didn’t have before, and I intend to continue the learning process and translate what I’ve learned into action.”
From California ReLeaf, a statewide organization that supports California’s urban and community forests through grassroots efforts and strategic partnerships:
“Canopy’s Community Forestry School delivers high-quality training on important urban forest topics from tree planting and maintenance to community advocacy — engaging volunteers to steward and speak for trees in their communities. Their educational programs have been inspiring and helpful to other urban forest community groups — whether just starting out in this work or seasoned nonprofits.” – Cindy Blain, Executive Director of California ReLeaf
