Greetings!

On May 11, 2011, the students of the Black Male Youth Academy (BMYA) presented their research at the University of California, Los Angeles' Black Male Institute (BMI) Think Tank symposium.  The young men were well received during the event and their presentation reminded the audience that Black males are scholars too.  These young men represent a new generation of leadership and hope as they push back against the overwhelming stereotypes that represent Black males. Check out the video below to see the impact of the BMYA.

BMYA Food Justice Changemakers

UPCOMING EVENT...

On Saturday morning May 21, 2011, The Social Justice Learning Institute and TreePeople - an environmental nonprofit that works to advance urban forestry bring together trees, people and technology to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles - will be at the Empowerment Community Garden helping our youth prepare for this planting planting season. Please come and join us from 9am - 3pm for good food, good fun and great music as we launch our Spring Garden Day with the Morningside High School students at the helm and volunteers from the community and beyond. Our students are excited to redesign the garden as they work to increase local food production and plan for the upcoming summer. Tell your friends and loved ones that we would love to have you there.  For more information, please visit our events page. 

UPCOMING EVENT...

UPCOMING EVENT...

TreePeople Community Greening Workshop (FREE)

Saturday, July 9 Join us!

Choose ONE of the following training sessions to attend:

lCitizen Forester Training

Learn how to organize tree plantings on your campus, neighborhood street or local park. Participants will receive our Citizen Forester manual and ongoing support from TreePeople for their tree planting event. This class is for participants interested in planting in the communities of: South Los Angeles, Inglewood, Lennox, Compton, Lynwood and the Northeast Valley, which is the area extending from Mission Hills to Silver Lake.

Please contact Linda Eremita at (818) 623-4878 or leremita@treepeople.org if you have any questions regarding whether your planting is within or outside of these designated service areas.

lTree Care Coordinator Training

As part of a Citizen Forester-led tree planting team, Tree Care Coordinators learn how to create a tree care plan for their newly planted trees. Participants will learn how to assess the health and needs of the trees and organize tree care events as needed.

lTree Care Supervisor Training

For TreePeople volunteers who have attended a tree care event and want to take on a leadership role, learn how to supervisor a small group of volunteers at community tree care events. Participants will learn how to provide tree care, including pruning, watering, weeding and mulching, as well as observation and teaching skills. 16 years minimum age.

lPlanting Supervisor Training

For TreePeople volunteers who have attended a planting and want to take on a leadership role, learn how to supervise a small group of volunteers at community tree planting events. Participants will learn how to plant trees, as well as observation and teaching skills. 16 years minimum age.

For questions, contact Linda Eremita at trainings@treepeople.org or (818) 623-4878

D'Artagnan Scorza
Social Justice Learning Institute, Director