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The City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto-based community forestry nonprofit Canopy release urban forest resilience and health reports

February 4, 2026

Joint effort informs future tree canopy preservation both celebrating growth in young trees, and acknowledging decline in older native oaks.

For Immediate Release

PALO ALTO, CA.–The City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto-based community forestry nonprofit Canopy released The […]

Latina Climate Stewards Transforming San Jose

December 3, 2025

As a fellow member of the 2025 UC Climate Stewards cohort, I created this blog for my course project to honor the LUNA women’s experiences and to shine a light on the importance of accessible, inclusive environmental education.

A Cohort […]

Black History Month 2025: Reading List

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 […]

Introducing “Canopy Roots”, a new podcast by Teen Urban Foresters

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 […]

Oaktober 2024: In Celebration of Oaks

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 […]

Black History Month: Be Part of the Solution

February 7, 2024

English Translation:

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 […]

Centering Native voices and history in Canopy’s work

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 […]

From Canopy Cover to Community Equity: Protecting and Managing Our Urban Forest

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 […]

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