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October 1, 2020
Canopy’s tree planting season is usually October through April or May.
Around this time, we are usually gearing up for volunteer planting events across the Midpeninsula. We spoke with Elise Willis, Canopy’s Tree Programs Director, for an update on what volunteers […]
October 1, 2020
Join us in welcoming Laura Gronek to the Canopy team!
February 2021 update: Laura is now Canopy’s Communications Manager, overseeing our communications channels, brand, and messaging.
Laura is Canopy’s new Administrative Specialist. She’s new to the Bay Area by way of Atlanta, […]
September 11, 2020
Join us in welcoming Indira Selvakumaraswamy to the Canopy team!
Indira is Canopy’s new Volunteer Engagement Manager. She is a marketing and advertising professional with over a decade of experience working with non-profit clients. She is excited to bridge her passions […]
September 4, 2020
Environmental professional Veronica Weber is bringing Canopy’s tree walks into the digital age
Veronica Weber is a graduate student pursuing her master’s degree in environmental science and management at the Bren School at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Now entering […]
August 14, 2020
Another Look at Indoor Learning
Written by Ruth Greenfield
The age-old lament that – kids these days don’t spend as much time outside as they used to – has suddenly become more real than ever. With public health safety mandates to shelter […]
August 6, 2020
Mental Health in Urban Communities
Written by Trevor Cambron
The noise, pollution, and overcrowding of cities appears to be taking a toll on our mental health. People in cities suffer from higher rates of almost every mental health problem compared to those […]
July 17, 2020
What is the urban heat effect?
Written by Trevor Cambron
On the first day of summer, the average temperature in Portola Valley is 70 degrees, while just down the road in Palo Alto the average temperature is 76 degrees. Why are the […]
July 10, 2020
Reimagining the Classroom
How can students safely return to classrooms this fall? This question is on the mind of school districts and educators across the nation, and the answer is still unclear. Current health regulations limit the number of students allowed […]
