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Black Acacia (Acacia melanoxylon)

By Shannon McDonald on June 21, 2019

Black Acacia (Acacia melanoxylon)

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Sustainable Christmas trees: Is there a right answer? If you celebrate the holidays with a tree, check out our blog about the latest research and sustainable options when choosing the right tree for your home. Link in bio 🎄
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Healthy and resilient communities depend on health

Healthy and resilient communities depend on healthy trees, from cleaner air and water to protection from extreme heat and storms. Everyone deserves access to the essential benefits of trees, but many local communities lack a thriving urban forest. Together, we can change that.

Next week is #GivingTuesday, the generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform communities together. Please remember Canopy in your Giving Tuesday plan, and join us to grow a brighter, more equitable, and tree-filled future for all!

We have a lot to be grateful for this year, most o

We have a lot to be grateful for this year, most of all you, our community and friends! Happy Thanksgiving from Canopy 🍂 #thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #grateful

In honor of Native Indigenous Heritage Month, the

In honor of Native Indigenous Heritage Month, the Teen Urban Foresters (TUFs) watched and discussed clips of the "Braiding Sweetgrass" talk with Indigenous leader, author, and scientist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, hosted and presented by Peninsula Open Space Trust (@postlandtrust) and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe (@muwekmaohlonetribe). A quote by Dr. Kimmerer was the focus of their discussion:

“Land and people are one... The land is not healthy if the people are not healthy. The people are not healthy without healthy land.” The TUFs were able to share examples they have seen of Canopy’s work healing our relationship with the land.

Our work in understanding and centering Indigenous history and voices at Canopy is an ongoing, imperfect process. We thank you for joining us on this important journey.

Watch the prerecorded video now through December 2, 2023 at the link in our bio. We highly recommend you read Dr. Kimmerer’s book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”, before watching!

This November, please join Canopy in celebrating N

This November, please join Canopy in celebrating Native American Heritage Month! We welcome you on our journey of learning, understanding, and honoring Indigenous history, truth, and knowledge.

Canopy honors the Indigenous philosophies that have guided – and continue to guide – the stewardship of our precious ecosystems. We acknowledge the historical and ongoing tribulations that Native communities face locally in the Bay Area and throughout the world. Additionally, we recognize that Canopy resides and works on land that was stolen from multiple Indigenous tribes. We extend our immense gratitude to the Native leaders who have helped us navigate how to thoughtfully center Native voices in Canopy’s work.

We invite you to watch a talk with Indigenous leader, author, and scientist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, hosted and presented by our partner, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST, @postlandtrust), and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area (@muwekmaohlonetribe). Register using the link in our bio to access the prerecorded video now through December 2, 2023. We highly recommend that you read Dr. Kimmerer’s book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”, before watching!

These Acorn Woodpeckers were making a ruckus in a

These Acorn Woodpeckers were making a ruckus in a pine yesterday with their little red crowns heads pecking away to store thousands of acorns in their “granary”. Just another reminder that winter is coming even in California…#treebenefits #benefitsoftrees #wildlife #ecosystem #acornwoodpecker #treesareamazing🌳 #ecology🐞

The native Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) is one of

The native Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) is one of the most widely planted pines in the world due to its rapid growth rate. Monterey Pines are easily distinguished from other pines by their asymmetrical cones, which can stay on the trees for years. These cones remain closed until they are opened by heat (sometimes forest fires!), and the seeds are then discharged to begin a new forest. Learn more about the Monterey pine and other trees commonly found in Mountain View's urban forest at the Cuesta Park Tree Walk this weekend!

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Happy Halloween from Canopy! 👻🎃 Ms. Jenny fr

Happy Halloween from Canopy! 👻🎃 Ms. Jenny from Mountain View Whisman School District (@mvw.sd) and Paul LaVallee, Canopy's Environmental Educator, led an outdoor classroom under the trees this morning.

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