April is Earth Month, with Earth Day on April 22nd and National Arbor Day on April 26th. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, April has been a significant month for mobilizing and organizing for the modern environmental movement. It’s not only a time to raise awareness and take action on global environmental issues but a time for communities to celebrate their local environment. At Canopy, we like to celebrate Earth Month by stewarding our local urban forests and recognizing trees and tree stewards for their power to make our communities healthier and more equitable. 

Celebrate Earth Month with us at one of our community events!

Mountain View Arbor Day Celebration & Mayor's Tree Planting

Saturday, April 20, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center and outdoors in Rengstorff Park

Mountain View Tree Walk

Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Rengstorff Park | RSVP

National Arbor Day Community Tree Planting 

Saturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in south Palo Alto. Contact volunteer@canopy.org to volunteer.

Check the Canopy event calendar for more event details.

Tickets are going fast for The Power of Trees: Growing a Movement!

Don't miss your chance to join us on Sunday, April 14, for Canopy's annual benefit celebrating the expansive urban forestry work and the community-centered effort to foster a green solution movement through the power of trees. 

Together we’ll experience the “behind the leaves” impact urban trees give through stronger community bonds, better health outcomes, more career opportunities, and greener, more beautiful neighborhoods. You can help bring these powerful benefits of trees and urban forestry to our Midpeninsula communities.

Please join us in welcoming these six new Canopeople to our movement to green neighborhoods and build resilient neighborhoods through the power of trees. Say "hello" when you see them in the field!

Fifeh Alamutu (she/her)

Teen Urban Forester

Tania Cooley (she/her)

Environmental Educator

Jaime Delgado (he/him)

Teen Urban Forester

Desiree Humphers (she/her)

Adult Education Coordinator

Bless Romo (she/her)

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Leo Veloz (he/him)

Teen Urban Forester

Our Canopy is still growing! We’re seeking a dynamic Community Organizer to help build a movement toward environmental equity in Midpeninsula communities in the Bay Area, with a special emphasis on East Palo Alto. This position will lead an ambitious outreach and engagement program that addresses climate change issues in historically under-resourced communities. Please share this opportunity with your network!

This month the Canopy team sadly bid farewell to Paul LaVallee, Canopy’s K-12 Environmental Educator since May 2022. For two years Paul has worked with Midpeninsula schools and classroom educators to bring the magic of trees to life and instill an appreciation and excitement for our urban forest in the hearts of his students. During his time at Canopy, Paul had been working toward his master’s degree in education, and he’s moved on to a unique student teaching opportunity in a kindergarten class in Oakland. We wish him all the best!

Thanks to everyone who joined a community event or tree planting during California Arbor Week last month! Read the blog to see what we were up to March 7-14.

Palo Alto | February 24, 2024 - 18 new trees were added to the Charleston Neighborhood with the help of Planting Leaders, Teen Urban Foresters, Community members and volunteers from Lockheed Martin, Stanford Leaders of the Built Environment, Sewa, YMSL (Alpine), Gunn HS Green Team, and YCS.

Palo Alto | March 15, 2024 - Stone Lane in the Palo Verde Neighborhood got nine Shumard oaks thanks to the efforts of Planting Leaders, Middle schoolers, and adult volunteers from Castilleja School and Canopy staff.

John and Nancy Cassidy

in honor of Catherine Martineau

Christine Clark

in memory of Urban Cummings

Carol Kenyon 

in memory of Urban Cummings

Karen Loden

in memory of Urban Cummings

Debbie Mytels

in honor of Mary Dateo

Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund

Palo Alto Garden Club

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.