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Sponsorship Form (Louv 2-28-2011)

September 12, 2013

Sponsorship Form (Louv 2-28-2011)

Richard Louv – May 1 2011

September 12, 2013

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September 12, 2013

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September 12, 2013

Richard Louv – May 1 2011

April 13, 2013

Meet Shadira Chester, Canopy’s RAY Tree & Climate Fellow

Reflections on my first year at Canopy: A message from JP

Meet Noah Alagao, Canopy’s AmeriCorps VISTA Member

San Mateo County Libraries Partner with Canopy for Climate Education and Community Engagement

Meet Adrian Maciel, Canopy’s TUF Alumni Intern

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Are you excited for the new planting season? Join

Are you excited for the new planting season? Join Canopy in celebrating the start of a new planting season and Latino Conservation Week by helping plant 17 trees in East Palo Alto! Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome!
📅Date: September 14, 2024
⏰Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍Location: 1155 Bay Road, East Palo Alto
👕Attire: Closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothing
Learn more about the event on the Canopy Events Calendar (🔗link in bio).
Photos by Jack Owicki of Pro Bono Photos
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Únase a Canopy para celebrar el comienzo de una nueva temporada de plantación y Semana de Conservación Latina ayudando a plantar 17 árboles en East Palo Alto. Se servirán refrescos. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
📅Fecha: Sábado, 14 de Septiembre, 2024
⏰Hora: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍Direccion: 1155 Bay Road, East Palo Alto
👕Ropa: Zapatos y ropa cómoda
Para más información, visita nuestro calendario de eventos en el enlace de nuestra biografía 🔗
Fotos de Jack Owicki de Pro Bono Photos

Canopy is hiring a K-12 Environmental Education In

Canopy is hiring a K-12 Environmental Education Intern! We're looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to support Canopy’s Environmental Educator in leading in-school, tree-focused, hands-on lessons at elementary schools in Ravenswood City School District and Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District. The intern will also support the Junior Forester Leader Program and Wellness Walk Program. This internship is a great opportunity to gain experience in classroom management, lesson preparation and design, and program implementation!
🌳Timeframe: September to December 2024, 10 hours/week
🌳Location: Hybrid internship based in Palo Alto, CA
Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

🌳BECOME A COMMUNITY FORESTER🌳Applications ar

🌳BECOME A COMMUNITY FORESTER🌳Applications are open for the Fall 2024 session of Community Forestry School (CFS)! This FREE 9-week course will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to identify trees, plant and prune effectively, explain the value of the urban forest to others, and advocate for trees in your community. Applications are due September 9 at 5:00 p.m. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio🔗
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CFS Fall 2024 Online Zoom Classes: Thursdays, September 19 - November 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
CFS Fall 2024 Fieldwork Days: Saturdays, October 12, 19 and November 9 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Meet Canopy's summer 2024 interns! Brene Pita (she

Meet Canopy's summer 2024 interns! Brene Pita (she/her) will be creating routes and collecting data for our Young Tree Care Survey as the Tree Survey & Data Analysis Intern. Adrian Maciel (he/him), a former Teen Urban Forester (TUF), will help expand and connect our TUF Alumni network as the TUF Alumni Intern. Read more about our new interns in the link in our bio!

POV: You’re taking a walk with fellow tree and f

POV: You’re taking a walk with fellow tree and food enthusiasts through Palo Alto’s Edible Urban Forest 🌳🌰🍊🍃
Canopy wishes to thank arborist Jennifer Tso, food policy specialist Peter Ruddock, permaculturist Kris Jensen, and nutritionist Lisa Herndon for guiding a fun, educational walk through the Edible Urban Forest of Palo Alto. Walking from Johnson Park to Gamble Garden, we learned about edible trees like the black walnut, urban foraging policy, yummy plant-based recipes, and tree care. If you weren’t able to join this tree walk, you can join our next walk at the @juniormuseumzoo on 9/28 (registration link in bio) and stay tuned for more dates!

Canopy is hiring a full-time Tree Care Coordinator

Canopy is hiring a full-time Tree Care Coordinator! We're looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to perform regular tree care activities and support Canopy's tree planting and stewardship events. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of urban forestry, to work collaboratively with others, and to affect positive change in our communities and the environment.
🌳Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 40 hours/week
🌳Annual Salary: $60,000
🌳Location: Hybrid position based in Palo Alto, CA
Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

Celebrating Disability Pride Month is a crucial op

Celebrating Disability Pride Month is a crucial opportunity to highlight the intersection of disability and access to nature. It's a time to recognize and advocate for the importance of providing inclusive and accessible outdoor experiences for people of all abilities, ensuring that everyone feels included and valued. Canopy is dedicated to this mission by organizing tree-planting events where everyone can participate, helping to create greener communities and fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose for all. Swipe for wheelchair accessible and easy-access trails and disability justice organizations and leaders.

Celebrando el Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad es una oportunidad crucial para resaltar la intersección entre la discapacidad y el acceso a la naturaleza. Es un momento para reconocer y defender la importancia de brindar experiencias al aire libre inclusivas y accesibles para personas de todas las capacidades, asegurando que todos se sientan incluidos y valorados. Canopy se dedica a esta misión organizando eventos de plantación de árboles en los que todos pueden participar, ayudando a crear comunidades más ecológicas y fomentando un sentido de pertenencia y un propósito compartido para todos.

Tickets are going fast for our most popular event

Tickets are going fast for our most popular event of the season, Canopy’s Edible Urban Forest Tree Walk! Join us on July 13 from 10 am to noon at Johnson Park in Palo Alto for a delicious and enlightening walk to learn more about our delectable urban forest. Don’t miss out and sign up in the link in our bio or at canopy.org/get-involved/tree-walk-sign-up/

On June 1, Canopy staff, planting leaders, volunte

On June 1, Canopy staff, planting leaders, volunteers from YMSL Alpine and community members planted 16 trees at eight sites across Mountain View. What a great way to conclude our planting season! We wish to thank our volunteers, partners and community for a wonderful 2023-2024 planting season!
If you're interested in summer volunteer opportunities with Canopy, inlcuding citizen science projects, check our Events Calendar in the link in our bio.

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