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Meet Oscar Rodriguez-Ortiz, Canopy’s 2023-24 AmeriCorps VISTA Member

By Canopy Team on August 18, 2023

Oscar Rodriguez-Ortiz (he/him) joined the Canopy team in August 2023 to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA representative for the next year. We asked Oscar a few questions to get to know him better.

What were you up to before joining Canopy?

Oscar: I graduated from the University of California, Davis and majored in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning.

Why do you think trees are so important?

Oscar: I think trees are important because they provide peace and tranquility to community members and because they help regulate toxins in the air.

What are you excited to be working on?

Oscar: I’m excited to work on projects that engage the youth of the communities we serve.

Hachiya persimmon fruit — Hachiya persimmon fruit via Robert Couse-Baker, Flickr

What is your favorite tree?

Oscar: Any fruit tree

Favorite Quote?

Oscar: “To live is the rarest thing in the world.” – Oscar Wilde

What are your favorite hobbies?

Oscar: Running and hiking

Thanks, Oscar! We’re so glad to have you on the Canopy team.

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✨ Happy Latinx Heritage Month!✨
This month, we're celebrating the histories and cultures of Latinx communities and the contributions of Latinx environmentalists who use their knowledge, experiences, and cultures to create healthier, more resilient communities. As the month comes to an end, we want to celebrate our Latinx staff and Board members who bring their lived experiences to Canopy and help make our work possible.

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Thank you to the community members, Planting Leaders, and Teen Urban Foresters who came together last Saturday to plant 15 trees in the Belle Haven neighborhood! Five trees were planted at the All Five campus and 10 trees were planted at neighboring residences. When fully mature, these trees could offset 62.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. That’s the equivalency of the carbon dioxide emitted by 15 gasoline powered cars on the road for a year!

Thank you to everyone who attended Canopy’s 2024

Thank you to everyone who attended Canopy’s 2024 Tree Awards and Volunteer Party! We always enjoy being in community with all of you and celebrating the power of people together. Volunteers are, without a doubt, at the core of Canopy’s success and impact. Our 2024 Tree Awardees are shining examples of this and we were so proud and grateful to recognize their achievements!

Thank you to Angel Fernandez, Ashok Srinivasan, and DJ Stamper for capturing the day in photos and to @bloomhouseepa for hosting us. We also wish to thank East Palo Alto’s own @brewing.with.brothas for allocating two of their local brews to the event.

We hope to see you soon at another Canopy community event! Check out our upcoming events at the link in our bio

Photos 1-3 courtesy of Angel Fernandez, @angels_shotss
Photos 4-6 courtesy of Ashok Srinivasan
Photos 7-9 courtesy of DJ Stamper, @treasured_visions

Canopy is hiring an Education Intern! We're lookin

Canopy is hiring an Education Intern! We're looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to support Canopy’s Education team, particularly the Adult Education Coordinator and K-12 Environmental Educator. This role will provide flexible support for education programs, which may include assistance with behind-the-scenes coordination, preparation, research, outreach, and/or record-keeping as needed. By the end of the internship our Education Intern will have gained experience in program preparation, design, and implementation, as well as classroom management and adult engagement strategies.
🌳Timeframe: October to December 2024, 20 hours/week
🌳Location: Hybrid position based in Palo Alto, CA
Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

Join us at an upcoming Canopy event! Whether it's

Join us at an upcoming Canopy event! Whether it's helping plant a tree in a neighborhood or taking a Canopy Tree Walk, we have many opportunities for you to steward and connect with your urban forest. Go to canopy.org/events or the link in our bio to learn more and register for the following events:
🌳September 28 - Mountain View Neighborhood Planting #1
🌳September 28 - Tree Walk: Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
🌳October 5 - All Five + Belle Haven Community Planting (SEEKING VOLUNTEERS)
🌳October 10 - Mountain View Tree Care Day #1
🌳October 26 - Tree Walk / Caminata de árboles: East Palo Alto (Bilingual)

Enjoy your local urban forest with a Canopy Tree W

Enjoy your local urban forest with a Canopy Tree Walk! At Canopy Tree Walks, a certified arborist guides participants through one of the neighborhood routes, sharing in-depth information, fun facts, and tips about caring for trees and selecting tree species. Go to canopy.org/tree-walk-sign-up or the link in our bio to sign up for a tree walk!
🌳North Fair Oaks (September 25): In partnership with @smclibraries, we are hosting a bilingual tree walk in North Fair Oaks for the first time in Canopy's history!
🌳Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (September 28): Take a walk around @juniormuseumzoo to learn about trees that existed during the age of dinosaurs!
🌳East Palo Alto (October 26): Join Canopy and @smclibraries for a bilingual tree walk in EPA!
🌳Mountain View (November 2): Learn about the variety of trees in Mountain View's urban forest!

Thank you to the 32 volunteers, 15 Teen Urban Fore

Thank you to the 32 volunteers, 15 Teen Urban Foresters, and Canopy staff who helped plant 20 trees at our East Palo Alto Neighborhood Planting on September 14th. It filled our hearts to see so many people come together on a Saturday morning to take action for our local urban forest. What a beautiful way to kick off the new planting season!

Check out these amazing photos of the planting by DJ Stamper, Treasured Visions. DJ captured the essence of the planting wonderfully, snapping photos of smiling faces, teamwork, and community connection.

These 20 trees are just the start of our new planting season. It takes many hands to steward our urban forests, so we hope you will join us at an upcoming tree planting or tree care event. Check the link in our bio to learn about and sign up for our upcoming events!

Canopy invites you to The Power of People: 2024 Tr

Canopy invites you to The Power of People: 2024 Tree Awards and Volunteer Party! At this free community celebration, we will honor our 2024 Canopy Tree Awardees and the volunteers, partners, and supporters who dig in to help us grow healthy trees and healthy communities. Festivities will include indoor/outdoor mingling, food and drinks, interactive displays, and a toast to our 2024 Awardees and their contributions. Learn more about the event and RSVP for the party at the link in our bio 🔗
⏰: Saturday, September 21, 2024
📍: Bloomhouse, 2555 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto

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 19 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 19 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

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