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Songbirds Rest and Refuel in Urban Trees

May 16, 2016

Patches of urban trees help migratory songbirds in their journey

The trees in our yards and along our streets are home to many birds, insects, and animals, but they are are also vital resting and refueling sites for migratory birds.

Every spring […]

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Here Come the Bugs!

May 2, 2016

Have you noticed crawling caterpillars, delicate chrysalises, or fluttering moths around oak trees?

Spring is the season for a variety of insects, including the California Oak Moth, Western Tussock Moth, and Leafroller. They like to much on oaks primarily, and occasionally […]

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Canopy's Junior Forester Leadership (JFL) Program

Canopy's Junior Forester Leadership (JFL) Program is an opportunity for high school youth to expand their environmental science knowledge and leadership skills by co-designing and co-leading a Canopy after-school program. This past fall, our Junior Foresters continually refined their environmental leadership and teaching skills at schools like Belle Haven Elementary, and the elementary school students experienced fun outdoor enrichment with knowledgeable role models.

When enthusiastic second graders leave the lessons with awe and appreciation for their community trees, we believe Canopy has grown shoots of opportunity. And thanks to your generous support we can continue to make possible chances for youth and adults alike to be inspired and advocate for the urban forest. Your gift to Canopy’s year-end campaign ensures that this important education and leadership work will continue to thrive — in school yards and neighborhoods across the Midpeninsula – for generations to come. Join us today by giving through the link in our bio!

Congratulations to @greentownlosaltos for planting

Congratulations to @greentownlosaltos for planting their 500th tree yesterday! This community achievement is years in the making, with the first tree planted back in November 2019. We applaud the volunteers, residents, and organizations that partnered with @greentownlosaltos to get these trees planted in the ground.

We also applaud Gary Hedden, the GreenTown Los Altos conservation lead, for organizing this community tree planting effort. Gary (second to right in the photo) graduated from Canopy’s Community Forestry School in 2019 and continues to use his tree knowledge and advocacy skills in his community and beyond!

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, and we hope you'll rem

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, and we hope you'll remember Canopy in your giving plans! This year, your gift will go twice as far, as Canopy’s Board of Directors has committed to match every donation dollar-for-dollar. Don't miss this opportunity to double your impact and support healthy, resilient trees and communities!
🌳Make your growing gift at canopy.org/donate/ or the link in our bio!

Next week is #GivingTuesday! This giving season, c

Next week is #GivingTuesday! This giving season, consider making a gift to grow healthy, resilient trees and communities for all. Canopy’s Board of Directors has committed to match every donation dollar-for-dollar, meaning your gift will go twice as far! Your gift will help nurture our community, steward our local environment, and inspire a new generation of environmental leaders.
🌳Give a growing gift at canopy.org/donate or the link in our bio!

Thank you to the 99 volunteers that came out this

Thank you to the 99 volunteers that came out this weekend to help plant in south Palo Alto, where tree canopy coverage is half that of the rest of the city. Together, we planted 16 trees, met our neighbors and made new friends. We wish to thank our amazing volunteers from the National Charity League Edgewood Chapter, MVLA SLOBs, YMSL Alpine, Assisteens of Los Altos, Los Altos Rotary, Ivy & Pearls Foundation, Sewa, and students from Irvington High School.
Tag yourself if you joined us and visit our calendar of events (linked in bio) for the next chance to make an impact in our region with your friends and neighbors!

Canopy launched its first-ever tree giveaway as pa

Canopy launched its first-ever tree giveaway as part of two Día de los Muertos events, providing residents from 17 different cities with fruit trees to enhance food security and foster a deeper connection with nature! The events, held in collaboration with @smclibraries at Friendship Park in North Fair Oaks and La Cazuela Taqueria in East Palo Alto, distributed 79 trees to community members eager to bring greenery into their lives. The trees consisted of citrus, avocado, and fig varieties.

Thank you to arborist Vera Cordova for helping lead our bilingual fruit tree care workshops! We’re excited to continue this work to increase fruit tree access, education, and stewardship.

Join us at our Cuesta Park Tree Walk in Mountain V

Join us at our Cuesta Park Tree Walk in Mountain View this Saturday, November 2! Enjoy the fall foliage with friends and family as arborist Katherine Naegele introduces us to the variety of tree species in the park 🌳 Register at the link in our bio 🔗

Join Canopy at a community event this November! En

Join Canopy at a community event this November! Enjoy the fall foliage at our Mountain View Tree Walk and build community at our East Palo Alto and South Palo Alto plantings. Go to canopy.org/events or the link in our bio to learn more and register for the following events:
🌳11/2 Mountain View Tree Walk - Cuesta Park
🌳11/9 East Palo Alto Neighborhood Planting: Montage HOA
🌳11/16 South Palo Alto Neighborhood Planting - Seale Park Playground

🌳Our Teen Urban Foresters had a great tree care

🌳Our Teen Urban Foresters had a great tree care session at Jack Farrell Park last Saturday! As we plant more trees and grow our urban forests, it's important to care for our existing trees. If you'd like to learn how to care for your tree, visit our "Caring for Trees" webpage in the link in our bio🔗

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