Save Our Water and Our Trees
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In the last prolonged drought, Midpeninsula communities lost many trees. This time, let’s be strategic and preserve trees, the most valuable and hard-to-replace elements of our urban landscapes. Although it’s important to conserve water during a drought, trees are worth their water. They are the most valuable element of our green infrastructure because of the benefits they provide and the long-term investment they represent. Urban trees combat climate change, enhance public health, and contribute to vibrant, sustainable communities. Additionally, they represent a water-efficient investment; a well-managed urban forest saves more water than it consumes!
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Dos and Don'ts for Watering Your Trees: |
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See our full list of tips and resources to save water AND trees: |
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Watch Gabrielle Trudeau, Canopy Community Forestry Coordinator, present our best tips for water-wise tree care at Valley Water’s 2021 Landscape Summit. |
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Save the Date: Upcoming Webinar
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Thursday, April 29, 2021 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM |
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The landscape of the Google campus offers more to Silicon Valley than aesthetics. Google’s Ecology program, launched in 2014, aims to expand wildlife habitat, withstand the effects of climate change, and restore ecological functions of the landscape lost to development. The program has supported efforts to “re-oak” Silicon Valley with native valley oaks and expand the footprint of vanishing willow groves by creating new habitats across the campus.
Webinar speakers include Erin Beller (Urban Ecology Program Manager for Google’s Real Estate Sustainability Team), Dan Stephens (Vice President and Principal of Restoration Design at H.T. Harvey and Associates), and Drew Wenzel (a Real Estate Development Executive at Google).
Learn about Google Ecology’s science-based, collaborative approach to restoration, as well as public resources available for similar projects in the region. Certified Arborists will earn 1.5 ISA CEUs upon attending the live webinar.
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View our recording of our last webinar, Bridging Trees and Health: The Public Health Outcomes of Urban Tree Canopy, from March 25, 2021. |
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Amid the challenges of 2020, there were also many bright spots—thanks to the dedication and creativity of Canopy partners, staff, community, and volunteers.
Together, we found new ways to connect with nature, nurture young leaders, and keep urban trees thriving. Here’s a look at what we accomplished together.
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Our team is growing! Canopy is currently accepting applications for two full-time positions and one summer intern (unpaid), and we're looking for talented candidates that share our values of excellence, equity, collaboration, and gratitude in the work we do.
Please forward these opportunities to any job seekers you know that want to join us in bringing nature into Midpeninsula communities.
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*NEW* Interactive Tree Walk Guides |
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Have you checked out our newest interactive tree walk guides? We recently launched walks for the Palo Alto Library and Art Center and Rengstorff Park in Mountain View. Charge your phone and get outside to explore the trees in a neighborhood or park near you! |
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Great Oak Count Surveyors |
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We're recruiting volunteers who love trees and Oaks to help with the Great Oak Count, Canopy’s comprehensive survey of native oaks in Palo Alto, from mid-April through fall. The two key roles we're recruiting are Oak Spotters and Oak Plotters. No prior experience is needed as we'll provide online training sessions, and you'll be able to survey in small groups of 2-3 members.
If you're interested in contributing to this critical survey anytime from April until September, we encourage you to sign up with your family, a friend, or by yourself and have a fun time outdoors helping and learning about our native oaks in Palo Alto. For more details, reach out to Indira, Canopy's Volunteer Engagement Manager, as soon as possible!
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Recent Tree Gifts and Grants |
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Susan Rosenberg
In memory of Jeanne Hauser
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Interested in giving a Tree Gift? Your special gift creates a lasting legacy by planting and caring for new trees and growing a vibrant urban forest for future generations. A special thank you to everyone who has given the gift of trees.
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Do you enjoy hearing the latest news from Canopy? Help us spread the word on the work we’re doing to bring trees and nature to the Midpeninsula. Share this newsletter with a friend and invite them to join 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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