January 12, 2023
When it rains, it pours! As the rainstorms and heavy wind continue to bombard the Bay Area, it’s a good time to brush up on your emergency preparedness. Extreme weather, such as these recent storms, may only increase in the future […]
December 13, 2022
Satellite imagery taken from the East Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan.
A satellite photo tells the East Palo Alto tree canopy story powerfully, as pictures often do. The image is overlaid with jurisdiction lines for the cities of Palo Alto, […]
November 1, 2022
In early October 2022, Canopy staff members joined local community partners and advocates at the Climate Summit for San Mateo County hosted by Thrive Alliance, Climate Resilient Communities, Nuestra Casa, and Rise South City. This cross-sector summit focused on the critical issues affecting frontline communities in […]
July 17, 2022
Proper tree care vital to protect urban canopy during extreme drought
Sacramento, CA – With millions of urban trees in need of extra care due to extreme drought, Save Our Water – the State of California’s water conservation campaign – is […]
June 24, 2022
It takes a village to grow the urban forest!
Throughout Canopy’s history, tree champions from across sectors and communities have lent their unique talents and dedication to plant and care for trees where they are needed the most, nurture young leaders, […]
March 17, 2022
Each year, during the second week of March, Californians are encouraged to celebrate the trees in their communities by planting a tree, joining a community event, or teaching the next generation about these treasured resources.
Throughout the week of March […]
December 18, 2021
New trees planted by volunteers at All Five preschool new trees will nurture young students in countless ways that will last a lifetime.
November 9, 2021
Changing climate, growing city mean Palo Alto’s tree protection laws need updating