Meet the Tree Whisperer
A Benefit Event for Canopy with Dave Muffly
Save the date for Canopy’s Benefit Event with former Senior Apple Arborist,
Dave Muffly, as he takes us on his journey to plant the 9,000 trees at Apple Park.
Meet the Tree Whisperer
Sunday, June 2, 2019
10:00am to 1:00pm
Eastside College Preparatory School
1041 Myrtle St, East Palo Alto
Details coming soon!
Contact Development Director, Judy Sissener, at
judy@canopy.org
to find out more about tickets and sponsorships.
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Celebrate California Arbor Week
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Join us as we celebrate trees for California’s Arbor Week!
Midtown Tree Planting
Saturday, March 9, 2019
8:30am to 12:30pm
Palo Alto, Meeting Location TBA
Volunteer to plant trees, visit the youth exploration station,
and grab a bite to eat.
City of Mountain View Arbor Day Celebration
Saturday, March 9, 2019
11:00am to 1:00pm
Mountain View Location TBA
Visit the Canopy table and youth exploration station.
Barron Park Tree Walk
Sunday, March 10, 2019
10:00am to 12:00pm
Meet at Cornelis Bol Park, 3590 Laguna Ave, Palo Alto
Stroll with Canopy and arborist, Peter Jensen, as we learn about
Barron Park’s amazing trees.
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Canopy’s Exploration Station is a real hit!
Check out these photos from our station at Gamble Garden’s Second Saturday Nature Hunt and Crafts in February.
If you missed us at Gamble Garden, come visit the Exploration Station at our Arbor Week festivities (details above).
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We are always on the look out for cool new tree stuff to add to our collection for education lessons and various events. If you come across any of these things on the following list, we would love to take them of your hands! Contact Natalie at
natalie@canopy.org
with questions.
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Other interesting seeds, pods, branches, or leaves
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Engaging Youth in the Urban Forest
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Are you passionate about trees, the environment, and education? Do you enjoy working with kids?
Then join us in March, as we welcome guest speaker Andra Yeghoian, the Environmental Education Coordinator for the Environmental Literacy Initiative at San Mateo County Office of Education.
Learn about the concept of “environmental literacy” and the landscape of environmental education in San Mateo County. Following the presentation you will have the opportunity to prepare as an Education Leader with Canopy, exploring the wonderful world of trees through hands-on science lessons with elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Engaging Youth in the Urban Forest
Saturday, March 16, 2019
10:00am to 2:00pm
Peninsula Conservation Center
3921 E. Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto
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Upcoming workshops:
Young Tree Pruning Basics | April 6
Get to Know Our Native Oaks | May 18
Celebration for Community Foresters | June
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Tree Spotlight: Carob tree
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The carob tree
(
Ceratonia siliqua
)
is a Mediterranean native that grows and thrives throughout California. As with many trees, carob also has medicinal and cultural significance.
Extracts from the leaves were used to treat diabetes in traditional Indian medicine and Egyptians use a carob bean pod as the hieroglyph meaning “sweet”.
In fact, it's sweet flavor makes it a common chocolate substitute! These are just some of the reasons the carob tree has been a staple in many aspects of people’s lives throughout history.
Thank you to Galyna Vakulenko of the Rhee Lab at Carnegie Institution for Science for preparing this post.
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Protecting monarch butterflies' winter home
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The number of monarch butterflies in North America has decreased by more than 80% over the past 20 years. Researchers in Mexico are proposing a controversial experiment that could help save this at risk population from the effects of climate change and habitat destruction. Could moving hundreds of fir trees 400 meters up a mountain be the answer?
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Early explorers deemed what is now Silicon Valley, “Plain of the Oaks”. Oaks provide habitat for numerous organisms and a wealth of benefits for humans. But now, oaks account for about only 4% of canopy cover compared to 80% in 1850. What are local organizations doing to re-oak Silicon Valley, and how can you help in the efforts?
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Community Forestry Manager
We’re looking for a Community Forestry Manager whose primary responsibilities will include managing the Neighborhood Tree Planting program in both Palo Alto and East Palo Alto. The ideal candidate will have experience in either community organizing or urban forestry, and will develop a passion for both over time.
Help us spread the word!
We encourage Canopy friends to share the
job announcement
with folks in their network.
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Calling all Los Altos Tree Champions
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Our friends at
GreenTown Los Altos
are hoping to launching a program to plant 500 trees in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, and they are looking for a community volunteer to lead the charge.
If you or someone you know is a tree fanatic with community organizing tendencies and you live or work in the Los Altos area, contact Canopy’s Program Director, Michael Hawkins,
michael@canopy.org
and he can put you in touch with the folks at GreenTown.
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February Tree Gifts & Dedications
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David Longawa
In honor of Cindy and Toby Pistone
Sharon Hudak and Lee Marshall
In honor of Bill and Jess Hudak and Jim and Heather Hudak
John Bingham
In memory of Lunetta Bingham
Maika Horjus and Jim Puls
In honor of Canopy staff and board
David and Trish Collins
In memory of Charlie Bakhash
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Healthy Trees Make Healthy Communities!
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Gifts from generous people like you help Canopy plant trees, educate children and adults, and foster sustainable environmental stewardship.
Join us as a monthly supporter today!
Together we’ll ensure that everyone enjoys the benefits of a
vibrant urban canopy.
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Canopy's mission is to grow the urban forest in Midpeninsula communities for the benefit of all. Our vision is a day when every resident of the Midpeninsula can step outside to walk, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.
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