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Canopy TreEnews

April 2022

2008: Marty Deggeller leads a Canopy education program in Eleanor Pardee Park, Palo Alto

Save the date for

Deeply Rooted

Connecting communities and trees for 25 years

Saturday, June 18, 2022

11:00 a.m.

Location to be determined (in-person)

For 25 years, Canopy has been putting down roots in Midpeninsula communities, planting trees and connecting people with nature in their neighborhoods. Gather with us beneath the canopy on Saturday, June 18, for a birthday bash and fundraiser as we celebrate the communities that have nurtured our work along the way and envision how we’ll continue to grow the life-giving urban tree canopy together.

Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, ecologist, researcher, and educator known as “the Queen of the Forest Canopy" and Emcee Joe Simitian, Santa Clara County supervisor and former state senator.

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 18! Learn more about the 25th-anniversary event and explore giving and sponsorship opportunities on our website.

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Community Advocacy: Call to Action!

Palo Alto Tree Ordinance Update Community Meeting

Wed. Apr. 6, 6:00 p.m.

Virtual meeting: Make your opinion count!

Join a community information session to ask questions about the proposed Tree Ordinance Update and provide your input.

The draft ordinance will also be reviewed at the April Parks and Recreation Commission and Architectural Review Board meetings. Go to this webpage for details on joining and participating in these meetings.

East Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan and Tree Protection Ordinances

Planning Commission Meeting | Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación

Mon. Apr. 11, 7:00 p.m. | Lunes, 11 de abril, 7:00 p.m.

Visit www.eastpaloalto.iqm2.com/Citizens and click the April 11 agenda to join virtually.

Visite www.eastpaloalto.iqm2.com/Citizens y seleccione la agenda de 11 de abril para unirse.

City Council Meeting | Reunión del Concejo Municipal

Tue. Apr. 19, 6:30 p.m. | Martes, 19 de abril, 6:30 p.m.

Provide public comments and hear City Council deliberations on the ordinances. Visit www.eastpaloalto.iqm2.com/Citizens and click the April 19 agenda. Join the meeting to speak on this item or send comments to cityclerk@cityofepa.org.

Dé su comentario público y escuche las deliberaciones del Concejo Municipal sobre las ordenanzas. Visite www.eastpaloalto.iqm2.com/Citizens y haga clic en la agenda del 19 de abril. Únase a la reunión para hablar sobre este tema o envíe comentarios a cityclerk@cityofepa.org.

Celebrate Earth Month

April is Earth Month, with Earth Day on April 22 and National Arbor Day on April 29. Show your love for Mother Earth this month by joining us at one of these community events.

We Love Earth Festival

Sat. Apr. 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Flood Park, Menlo Park

Visit Canopy's table and celebrate our beautiful planet while learning about a host of actions we can collectively take to address the climate crisis.

March and Rally for Our Earth

Fri. Apr. 22, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

King Plaza, Palo Alto

Join “Rally for Our Earth" sponsored by Bay Area students, Canopy, and other community partners to promote an accelerated, smarter movement away from fossil fuels.

Canopy Give Back Night at Books Inc.

Fri. Apr. 29, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Books Inc., Mountain View

10% of proceeds from your in-store purchase at this special Arbor Day give-back night featuring a selection of tree-themed books will help Canopy continue bringing nature into neighborhoods.

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Bonus way to engage: read a book! Check out the Earth Month installment in our ultimate reading list series with titles exploring climate change and reforestation.

Quick Updates

California Arbor Week Recap: Thanks to everyone that joined us last month at one of our Arbor Week events! Read what we got up to at our blog.

Spring Tree Care: The trees are coming to life again, and they could use some TLC. Brush up on Canopy's water-wise tree care tips to prioritize the health of trees in our dry climate.

May Tree Walk: Sign up for May's arborist-led tree walk near La Plaza Market in Mountain View on Saturday, May 14.

Job Openings: We're hiring a Development Director and Environmental Educator - please share these jobs with your network!

Tree Gifts and Grants

Tree Gifts and Dedications

Jeannie Duisenberg

in memory of Oakley Hewitt

Bill and Marilyn Bauriedel

in honor of Joe Buxton

Grants

Sand Hill Foundation for general operating support

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.