Uniting the power of trees, people and nature-based solutions to grow a more climate-ready LA.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2009
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Southeast Los Angeles: Free Soil Testing
Jun 6, 2026 10am - 1pm (PST)
We will be testing soil samples for contaminants using portable XRF analyzers + share results with participants. Soil experts will be available to interpret results. Testing is free to all participants. Join!
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Step into our haunted native garden...IF YOU DARE!
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After an extensive search, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Casandra “Cassie” Rauser has been appointed as the next CEO of TreePeople!
Stepping into this job with a rare blend of scientific expertise, community insight, and executive leadership experience, Dr. Rauser is uniquely qualified to honor the fifty-year legacy of TreePeople and spearhead our efforts to build a more climate-resilient Southern California.
We couldn’t be more excited to step into the next 50 years of community-powered climate resilience under her leadership!
View the full press release here: treepeople.prowly.com/427081…
View the letter from TreePeople's Board Chair here: treepeople.org/2025/09/30/tr…
Our communities need tree canopy more than ever in a changing climate 📢@SenAlexPadilla 📢@SenAdamSchiff voice your support for the Urban & Community Forestry program and to maintain awarded IRA forestry funding!
We need climate champions in Sacramento now more than ever.
Earlier this week, we were thrilled to honor TreePeople’s 2025 Climate Champions @CarolineMenjiv3 & @LisaforAD56 for fighting for a greener, healthier future with green schoolyards & increased tree canopy for all!
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(3/3) Click on the link in our bio to access the survey or visit s.alchemer.com/s3/Grassroots…
-Gateway Cities Regional Climate Collaborative and GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles
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(3/3) Todos los participantes recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $10 de su elección.
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No child dreams of playing on hot asphalt. And yet, more than 2.5 million K-12 students in California attend schools with less than 5 percent tree canopy in their play areas.
We asked students: what does your dream schoolyard look like?
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More trees and plants on campus can improve everything from students’ health to their learning outcomes. Are you ready to make a change at your local school? Here are a few tips for how to get a school greening project started!
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HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌎🌳
If you want to make a positive impact on our local ecosystems today, we’ve got exciting news: thanks to the generosity of the Schuman Family Foundation, every gift you make to our Wildfire Resilience Fund will be DOUBLED!
treepeople.org/wildfire/
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In honor of @MLS #GreenerGoals Week of Service, LAFC, @Cfasocal, and @JacobEmrani joined @TreePeople_org to give back at Coldwater Canyon Park 🌳.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped refurbish trails, remove invasive plants, and water trees, all while supporting a greener future.🌎🌿
#LAFC | @Cfasocal x @JacobEmrani
How has climate change impacted your life in Southern California? Have you experienced severe weather events like fire, extreme heat, or flooding? Or noticed climate-related changes in your community?
We’re looking for stories for a new research project! tinyurl.com/yh5yjxjh
IMPORTANT UPDATE: although the federal government’s initial “funding freeze” has ended, millions of dollars in grant funds we rely on remain on hold. Here's what that means for our work:
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Winter showers lead to all kinds of beautiful March, April, and May flowers here in Southern California. Here are a few to keep an eye out for to as the weather warms:
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As the largest community-based org conducting restoration in SoCal, TreePeople is uniquely positioned to transform fire-scarred sites back into functioning, resilient ecosystems.
Support this critical work by donating to our Wildfire Resilience fund: treepeople.org/wildfire/
Looking for a last minute gift for that special someone? Check out our new v-day tree dedications here: treepeople.org/digital-tree-…