From the desk of Canopy’s Director of Philanthropy:

It was fitting that on National Arbor Day last Friday, a number of wonderful volunteers joined us at the Canopy office to stuff and stamp letters mailed to many of you, continuing our campaign in support of the Catherine Martineau Legacy Fund. Thank you to our generous donors who have responded quickly in honor of Catherine’s vision. Will you join them and give generously (and be matched!) to secure Canopy’s critical work? 

Your contribution will fund Canopy’s ongoing work to:

• Respond to the recent devastating storms by sharing information and resources with the community and helping shape tree management practices that create a resilient urban forest and protect residents in future storms;
• Plant and steward trees where they are needed the most, taking care to select the right tree for the right place;
• Nurture youth as environmental leaders, including through paid urban forestry internships like Canopy’s Teen Urban Forester program;
• Expand tree-based lessons for K-12 students, sparking curiosity among kids of diverse learning styles, ages, cultures, and backgrounds;
• Equip residents as urban forest stewards through programs like Community Forestry School, family-friendly events, and tree care guides created by local experts;
• Advocate to local governments for policies, practices, and programs that leverage tree and other nature-based solutions to foster climate resilience and environmental equity.

Please join us in thanking and celebrating Catherine for 18 years of exceptional leadership as we continue growing a brighter, tree-filled future for all. 

Thank you for your support!

Beth May

Sr. Director of Philanthropy

For a blast from the past, read the feature by Marty Deggeller in Canopy’s Spring 2007 newsletter!

Stevens Creek Trail Tree Walk

Saturday, May 13, 2023

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Starts at Sleeper Park, 13288 Franklin Ave., Mountain View

Join Bruce Hurlburt, arborist and former Parks Manager of the City of Mountain View, for a guided tour of the trees along the Stevens Creek Trail, many of which were planted and cared for in partnership with Canopy. Bruce will be joined by Phil Higgins, the Shoreline Park Naturalist for the City of Mountain View, who will share about other plants and creatures living in the riparian ecosystem with the trees.

Thur. 5/11/2023 | 7:00-8:30 p.m.

*Menlo Park Community Collaboration Session at Trinity Church, Menlo Park | Learn More

Thur. 5/18/2023 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.

'How Trees Make You Healthier' workshop and tree walk at Mountain View Senior Center.

Sat. 5/20/2023 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Mountain View tree care event. Please contact volunteer@canopy.org for more details and to get involved.

Sat. 6/17/2023 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Arbor Culture Tree-cital, a hybrid lecture and musical performance exploring the science and significance of trees through song | Pioneer Park, Mountain View | Learn More

*Denotes community partner event

TUF alumni planting event

Sen. Becker volunteers at KIPP Valiant Community Prep school

Leadership Mountain View class of 2023

Volunteers at Taft Elementary School in Redwood City

Our amazing volunteers and staff — including Teen Urban Foresters, Junior Forester Leaders, Planting Leaders, and Community Forestry School graduates — have been busy this spring! See what we’ve been up to in our Flickr albums.

Know someone interested in working with Canopy to plant and care for trees where they’re needed the most? Please share these integral Canopy roles with your network!

Executive Director

Youth Programs Associate

(part-time)

Community Outreach & Data Processing Intern

(June-Aug. 2023, paid hourly)

Tree Survey & Data Analysis Intern

(May-Aug. 2023, paid hourly)

This summer Canopy volunteers will be resuming our Citizen Science Projects: The Great Oak Count and the Young Tree Care Survey. These two Palo Alto projects give teen and adult volunteers a chance to survey native oaks or young trees, learn more about our urban canopy, and enjoy the outdoors with friends. 

Contact Indira at volunteer@canopy.org to participate.

Catherine Martineau Legacy Fund

Gifts received since our last e-news. For a complete list of campaign supporters, visit canopy.org/catherine.

Ron and Elaine Andrews

John and Nancy Cassidy

Kate and Marvin Feinstein

John and Marcia Goldman

Jonathan Herbach

Tom Holzer

Peling Lee and Colin Monkute

Kimberly and Tom LeMieux

Sherry and Emma Listgarten

Helen and David MacKenzie

Scott Marshall

Laura Martinez and Fernando Costa

Fred and Kirstin Nichols

William Reller

Archana and Chandra Upadhyay

Anna Waring

Kathy Weiss

Helen Wolter

Grants

Palo Alto Holiday Weekly Fund for Canopy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Kids! Initiative

Sereno 1% For Good for general operating support

Your tax-deductible gift to Canopy helps grow green, healthy communities where people and nature thrive. Ask your employer today about matching gifts—you might just double your impact!

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.