June 20, 2016
As California’s drought persists, many people are concerned for the well-being of their trees, but are also concerned about reducing their water use. One way to cut water use is by applying recycled or gray water in outdoor landscapes. But are […]
June 6, 2016
We’re so proud of our Willow Oaks Junior Foresters!
These 4th and 5th graders at Willow Oaks Elementary School in Menlo Park explored and cared for trees on their school campus all year long as part of a Canopy pilot program.
The group […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 4, 2016
Canopy and Kavanaugh residents team up to plant trees – and more!
On April 2nd, Canopy partnered with residents of East Palo Alto’s Kavanaugh neighborhood to undertake a multi-block urban greening effort that transformed the area with 50 new street and yard […]
March 7, 2016
From the desk of Executive Director Catherine Martineau
Canopy celebrates our 20th anniversary and looks to the future of urban forests.
Catherine Martineau
In January, Canopy kicked off our 20th year growing healthy trees and healthy communities by celebrating with more than 150 […]
April 18, 2014
Written by Ebrahim Feghhi
The theme of Earth Day 2014, Green Cities, invites communities around the world to move toward more sustainable forms of energy, transportation, and infrastructure. Earth Day Network has teamed up with a few cities that will serve as […]