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March 2, 2021
For Clint Smith and his son CJ, Canopy’s Community Forestry School was a chance to connect across generations and communities.
When COVID hit in Spring 2020, Clint Smith found himself with more time at home than usual. He and his high […]
February 26, 2021
Getting to know our native oaks is a powerful way of remembering the past, observing the present, and giving us hope for the future.
In this program jointly hosted by Gamble Garden, The Woman’s Club of Palo Alto, and Canopy, our […]
February 4, 2021
Mel joined Canopy in September 2020 as Community Forestry Field Technician. They studied Urban Forestry at Iowa State before moving to California to join the Americorps. We asked Mel a few questions to get to know them better:
Mel Sutton
What were […]
January 8, 2021
Neighborhood tree plantings take a lot of legwork
Identifying suitable planting sites for a neighborhood tree planting takes time and resources, especially when Canopy begins work in a new area. There are many steps before planting begins: finding residents eager to […]
December 18, 2020
Please welcome Rachel Knowles to Canopy’s Board of Directors!
Rachel has worked in higher education since 2011 and is currently in Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Her previous experience includes working at Helios Healthcare where she worked alongside […]
December 18, 2020
The holidays are often viewed as a time of abundance. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Pancha Ganapati, another cultural or religious tradition, or nothing, you have likely seen photos of intricately decorated homes, piles of gifts, and spreads of […]
October 2, 2020
We are thrilled to introduce you to our new enthusiastic Board member – Maria Chai.
Maria Chai (she/her) discovered the joy of tree care when she started gardening with her son. She’s a graduate of Canopy’s Community Forestry School and joined […]
October 1, 2020
Canopy’s tree planting season is usually October through April or May.
Around this time, we are usually gearing up for volunteer planting events across the Midpeninsula. We spoke with Elise Willis, Canopy’s Tree Programs Director, for an update on what volunteers […]
