Thanks Union of Concerned Scientists for inviting me to be a guest blogger to uplift LA's work on heat equity and urban forest equity! All in partnership with City Plants CAPA Strategies, LLC UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation Ag&Natural Resources North East Trees TreePeople South LA Tree Coalition CAL FIRE Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region ARLA...and more.

Happy #ArborDay ! Now, go plant a tree.

#climateaction Arbor Day Foundation

An important op-ed from LAUSD Board President Jackie Goldberg, LAUSD Board President about the critical need for more green space in our schools.

The legislature MUST include funding for school greening in this year's school bond to keep our kids safe, happy, and cool! 🌳

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As Gavin Newsom says, “the future happens here.” This #Earthday let’s make our kids future greener by funding $1B in #GreenSchoolYards through the #EdBond Our kids deserve better playground facilities than barren prison-like-grounds. More green spaces is a win-win opportunity

.Gavin Newsom Speaker Robert Rivas Mike McGuire: What's good for the planet is good for our communities. This #EarthDay 🌎, support a strong & equitable #ClimateBondNow to protect Californians from extreme heat & weather, drought, wildfires & pollution! bit.ly/3vJJayk

The climate emergency is already here, and we need to protect our communities NOW from extreme heat & weather, drought, wildfires & pollution. Gavin Newsom Speaker Robert Rivas Mike McGuire: put a strong & equitable #ClimateBondNow on November's ballot! bit.ly/3vEPg2T

Recent low temperatures have caused our local trees to take damage from winter frost, harming a tree's buds/blossoms, fruit, leaves, and twigs. Check out this guide by CAL FIRE PIO on how to protect your trees during this cold time!

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For the person you love almost as much as you love trees, send a TreePeople valentine 😉🌳❤️

Be kind to yourself and nature this week at a TreePeople event! We have many great opportunities to get outside, get active, meet new friends, and have fun! Register for any of these events and more with the link in our bio.

Research found that patients with green views had shorter postoperative stays, took fewer painkillers, and had slightly fewer post-surgical complications compared to those who had no view or a view of a cement wall. The next time you're in need of some healing, turn to nature 💚

Thanks to USDA Forest Service we are #FundingUrbanForestry to plant, distribute, and care for thousands of trees in ten climate vulnerable communities across the Greater Los Angeles area.

A dedicated advocate and vibrant community leader, former Assemblywoman Cindy Montañez was a visionary for change. We are heartbroken by Cindy’s passing and send caring thoughts to her loved ones. Please read our statement above honoring her memory.🦋

Cindy Montañez will be deeply missed. A dedicated champion, we're grateful for her partnership and leadership in environmental justice and beyond. 🦋 Please consider contributing to TreePeople's legacy fund established in her honor: ow.ly/ZH8050PZZ68

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of our CEO, Cindy Montañez, this past Saturday. We find ourselves at a loss for words, trying to capture the depth of the sadness we feel, while also finding comfort in the remarkable legacy Cindy leaves behind.

🌟 Exciting news! 🎉 In honor of Cindy Montañez, the youngest councilmember of San Fernando, Ca. State Legislature's youngest woman elected & CEO of TreePeople, Gridley ES is being renamed in her honor! 🏫🌺 Kelly Gonez, LAUSD Los Angeles Unified🎊 Cindy Montanez #LatinaTrailblazer

Job Opportunities! 🌳💼

ReLeaf Network Members are hiring: Sacramento Tree Foundation TreePeople Friends of the Urban Forest Watsonville Wetlands Our City Forest North East Trees and #ClimateActionNow Visit our Jobs Board or the thread below to learn more🧵👇: californiareleaf.org/about-releaf/j…

TreePeople based in Los Angeles, is hiring for multiple positions! 📷 treepeople.org/jobs-internshi…

Job Opportunity!

TreePeople seeks a Major Gifts Officer based in Los Angeles. TreePeople

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