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Join us! Canopy's 20th Annual Party
Featuring the 2016 Palo Alto Mayor's Tree Planting and Canopy Tree Awards
Let's celebrate! A ceremonial tree planting in honor of incoming Mayor Pat Burt will be followed by refreshments, mingling, and merriment. We'll recognize the recipients of the 2016 Canopy Tree Awards -- and kick off our 20th year of growing healthy trees and healthy communities. RSVP online or email [email protected].
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MLK Park Planting and East Palo Alto Mayor's Tree Planting
Monday, January 18th, 9am - 12:30pm
MLK Park - 435 Daisy Ln, East Palo Alto
Canopy will partner with the NFL's Superbowl 50 and the San Francisco 49ers Academy to plant a small group of trees and native understory plants at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Martin Luther King Day. The small planting event will include a ceremonial Mayor's Tree Planting with East Palo Alto Mayor Donna Rutherford. Email [email protected] to get involved.
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EPAPA Tree Care and Campus Clean-up Day
Saturday, February 6th, 9am - 12pm
1039 Garden St, East Palo Alto
Join Canopy at East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy's Campus Clean-up Day to care for trees planted by Canopy in 2011. The day will consist of weeding and mulching existing trees, as well as planting a few new trees on the campus. Sign up online to volunteer or email [email protected] with questions.
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 Stay Tuned! 20th Anniversary Tree Walk Series
Second Saturdays throughout 2016
Explore neighborhood trees in new ways! Join Canopy the 2nd Saturday of each month for a special twist on the beloved Palo Alto Neighborhood Tree Walks. In celebration of Canopy's 20th anniversary, each monthly walk will feature special guests, fresh perspectives, and (of course!) incredible local trees. Look for a full calendar of tree walks coming soon. |
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Tree Canopy in South Palo Alto:
Residents respond to community survey
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As part of the new Urban Forest Master Plan, the City of Palo Alto is teaming up with Canopy to study and address tree cover disparity between north and south Palo Alto. Heading up the project is Elise Willis, Canopy's new Urban Forestry Technician. Thank you to everyone who participated in the South Palo Alto Tree Canopy Community Survey! We received 470 responses over one month, and we appreciate every person who took the time to give us feedback.
One thing is clear so far: south Palo Alto residents are ready for more trees!
- More than 95% of respondents agree or strongly agree that there should be more trees in south Palo Alto.
- When asked to identify issues that could prevent tree planting on their property, almost 50% of respondents indicated that they have no objections to planting more trees.
- Almost 70% of respondents indicated that they would "very likely" water and take care of a new street or yard tree if one was provided.
The full survey report will be published soon, along with recommendations for specific ways to increase canopy cover in south Palo Alto. If you're interested in receiving updates about this project, please email [email protected]. |
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Community & Partner Events
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Master Composter and Resource Conservation Courses
January-March 2016
Learn more & sign up
San Mateo County's RecycleWorks Volunteer Academy (RVA) is offering no-cost webinars and two 8-week Master Courses on resource conservation, composting and solid waste reduction starting this month. Another way to have fun, volunteer, and help create greener communities!
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Tree Planting with City Trees (Redwood City) for Superbowl 50
Sat. 1/23, 9am
Thanks to an NFL grant in honor of Super Bowl 50, CityTrees will plant 50 trees on Main Street in Redwood City. Volunteers will meet at the Main Street Dog Agility Park (Beech and Main) in Redwood City. Register online or call CityTrees at 650-556-9380 ext. 4. |
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Palo Alto Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Summit
Sun. 1/24, 12 - 5pm
The City of Palo Alto will hold a community forum to discuss the new Sustainability & Climate Action Plan. The event is free and open to the community. Please join the conversation about the future of the City and help craft solutions to the critical issues facing us now and into the future. |
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Congratulations, New York, you did it! New York City recently became the first city to achieve its goal of planting one million new trees throughout the metropolis. The feat was accomplished through a partnership between the NYC Parks Department and nonprofit New York Restoration Project (NYRP). Even though they've reached their goal, the city is not stopping there; next steps include more tree plantings and an updated census of all street trees. The team is also focused on stewarding young trees into the future, ensuring healthy mature trees that will benefit residents for years to come. Read more from Next City...
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Photo: Carnegie Airborne Observatory, Carnegie Institution for Science
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California's forests have lost millions of trees over the last four years through an intense combination of drought, heat, wildfires, and bark beetle infestations. Now, thanks to Greg Asner and his team at the Carnegie Institution for Science at Stanford University, we know more about the extent and degree of damage. Using remote sensing technology and satellite imagery, the researchers created stunning visual maps of forests' water content over several years. Read more from the L.A. Times...
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We always love sharing about the benefits of urban trees! Tacoma, Washington has adopted a goal of 30 percent tree canopy in the city 2030; their local newspaper explores the profound ways that urban trees benefit city residents. Read more from The News Tribune...
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Thank you for a fantastic year growing healthy trees and healthy communities!
2015 brought new growth, new plans, and a renewed focus on our vision: a day when every resident of the Mid-Peninsula can walk, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees. Read more...
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2015 Tree Gifts and Dedications
July 1st - December 31st, 2015
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Roxy and Michelle Rapp
in honor of Jerry Hayes
Canopy Board and Staff
in memory of Harrietta Shakes
RJ and Jalene Salus
in loving memory of Elan Vie Salus
Kathleen Sheridan
in memory of Nola Mae McBain
Phyllis Browning
in memory of Abe Klein
Yogen and Peggy Dalal
in memory of Linda Hoffman
Don and Natalie Handelman
in honor of Betty Meltzer
Susan Mendelsohn and Robert Flanagan
in memory of David Hettig
Paula McFarland
in memory of Ethel Mitchell
Ellen Levitas
in memory of Beth Levitas Longwell
David and Nancy Bishop
in memory of Ward and Carol Ellis
Anna Jaklitsch
in honor of Hamilton Avenue neighbors
Ann Sonnenberg
in honor of Lauren Williams
David and Trish Collins
in memory of Brad Brouwer, Peggy Daum, Richard McCarty, and Tim Syme.
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Matthew Sorgenfrei and Vangi Uribe
in honor of Evengeline Uribe
Ann Tsukamoto
in memory of Marie Tsukamoto-Symmes
Judith and Monty Frost
in memory of Nelle and Lamont Frost
Meryl and Robert Selig
in honor of Kevin Raftery
Megan Swezey Fogarty and Michael Fogarty
in honor of Lawrence Swezey
Lee and Melissa Caswell
for Poppa Bill
Steve Scott
in memory of Barbara Briggs
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Our deepest gratitude to the individuals, families, companies, groups, foundations, and friends who help us grow healthy trees and healthy communities.
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Special thanks to recent Foundation Grantors:
Yellow Chair Foundation
The National Football League Environmental Program
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Canopy plants and cares for trees where people need them the most. We bring the life-giving benefits of trees to the schools, neighborhoods, and public spaces of the San Francisco Mid-Peninsula.
Canopy is proud to be affiliated with:
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