Special Events

Canopy has an established reputation for bringing renowned environmentalists to the Bay Area through unique speaking events that benefit urban forestry programs.

Annual Events:

California Arbor Week: held annually March 7-14

Canopy Tree Awards: annual celebration acknowledging volunteers, leaders, and partners who have made significant contributions to our local urban forests and communities

Past Events:

A Toast to Catherine: celebrating 18 years of transformational leadership
2023

Deeply Rooted: Connecting communities and trees for 25 years
2022

Planting Hope, Growing Resilience: a virtual benefit celebrating the power of trees and community
2021

Meet the Tree Whisperer, A Benefit Event with Dave Muffly
2019

Matt Ritter: Oaks Among Us and Other California Plants
2018

The Wonder of Trees Gala
2018

Urban Forestry for People in a Hurry
2018

Rooted in Jazz: An Earth Day Benefit for Trees
2016

Trees of Stanford: A Walk Through Time
2015

Trees of Yosemite: Threatened Treasures
2014

Gretchen Daily: The Power of Trees
2013

Apple Campus 2: Growing a Forest
2013

Richard Louv: Bringing Nature Nearby, Our 15th Anniversary Dinner
2011

E.O. Wilson: Biodiversity and Our Future, Healing Mother Earth
2008

Sir Thomas Pakenham: A Summer Evening with Remarkable Trees
2008

Nobel Prize Winner Wangari Maathai: Canopy’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala
2006

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“Canopy…brings exceptional environmental leaders to our community from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai to E.O. Wilson. In short, Canopy is a powerful force integrated into our community in countless ways.”

~ Nancy Peterson,
Advisory Board member

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