CANOPY BLOG

The Wonder of Trees

By Canopy Team on April 16, 2018

On April 7, Lab Girl author Hope Jahren joined Canopy for The Wonder of Trees gala in celebration of trees and in support of our programs. 

Hope Jahren

Together, we were inspired by Hope Jahren’s message to “be as a tree planted by the waters” as we learned how plants spend their day and how caring for trees can prepare us to meet the future.

As we witnessed how plants spend their days, Hope reminded us that we need trees, and trees need us. “It’s hard to be a tree in the world these days without a friend,” she said. And yet, “we must not overlook the capacity of the tree to save us.”

Thanks to Canopy supporters, we’ll continue to spark people’s curiosity about the natural world, grow and protect our local urban forests, and bring together people of all age and backgrounds to create greener, healthier, and more connected communities.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who helps grow healthy trees and healthy communities, from volunteers and community members to civic leaders, school communities, and our grassroots partners.

Check out the Healthy Trees, Healthy Communities video shared at the gala:

See photos from the day, courtesy of Jack Owicki and Pro Bono Photo: