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February 1, 2025
For Black History Month 2025, Canopy is celebrating Black environmentalists and authors who have unveiled environmental injustices and are shaping a more just future for all. This reading list includes works by 10 influential Black voices writing about environmental justice, […]
November 26, 2024
Each Spring, the Teen Urban Foresters (TUFs) are tasked with a community project that showcases Canopy’s work and the topics discussed throughout the session. Recognizing their strengths and interests, the idea of a podcast was born. After months of […]
October 9, 2024
Happy Oaktober! Originally published in 2017, we’re digging up this blogpost to introduce you to the wonder of oaks. Published with the original Oaktober series, you can read our second installment of the series about native oak tree care and third […]
February 7, 2024
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As we enter Black History Month, we want to acknowledge and celebrate the countless contributions and advancements Black Americans have made to environmental advocacy and conservation. Recognizing the obstacles faced by Black individuals in the environmental field is an […]
August 16, 2023
Canopy is committed to further educating ourselves and learning how to better serve the communities we work with. In determining which Indigenous People(s)’ land Canopy resides and works on, we sat down with Indigenous leaders and experienced nonprofits that support […]
July 2, 2023
While community members want to protect and preserve trees, the lack of knowledge and resources often hinders their ability to be at the forefront of urban forest conservation, despite the significant community health benefits.
San Mateo County faces significant disparities in […]
December 3, 2022
Over the course of a few weeks, two Los Alto High School seniors went from knowing little about trees and the mental health benefits of spending time in nature to designing and leading a Wellness Tree Walk on the grounds […]
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 […]
