March 25, 2020
“Between a human and a tree is the breath.
We are each other’s air.”
– Margaret Bates
When we step outside and take a breath, we are accepting the gift of oxygen from the trees and plants around us. As we exhale, we […]
March 23, 2020
Your environment can have a direct effect on your stress levels. Your body expresses stress physically in many different ways. Some signs of stress in the body are increased blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension.
Did you know that being […]
March 19, 2020
From the desk of Executive Director Catherine Martineau
Catherine Martineau
Dear Friends and Partners,
I hope this update finds you well and healthy on Day 3 of the Shelter at Home order. These are stressful times, and the order further isolates us from […]
March 16, 2020
Tree Spotlight Series: Follow along as we learn about the fascinating trees that live among us. This series is in partnership with Rhee Lab in the Plant Biology Department of the Carnegie Institution for Science.
Other posts in the series: ginkgo biloba, Douglas fir, giant […]
March 13, 2020
After ten years as Canopy’s Program Director, we bid a fond farewell to Michael Hawkins.
Much of what makes Canopy a strong organization today is thanks in large part to Michael’s years of leadership. His success in managing large projects and […]