Announcing Canopy's Fall Programs!
September 8 - November 3, 2021
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Zoom + In-Person Field Experiences on Saturdays
Become a Canopy-certified Community Forester! This 9-week Zoom course, with in-person field experiences on weekends, will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and training you need to take action in your community right away. As a Community Forestry School graduate, you will be equipped to identify trees, plant and prune effectively, explain the value of the urban forest to others, and advocate for trees in your community.
Topics explored in-depth include:

  • Tree selection and placement taught by experienced arborists with local expertise
  • Canopy’s expert tree planting methods for establishment and survival in the urban landscape
  • Locally relevant tree care and pruning techniques that promote longevity and good structure
  • Advocating for tree-friendly policies, resources, and master plans that support a thriving urban forest

Find the detailed course schedule and more information at canopy.org/CFS.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from the County of Santa Clara Office of Sustainability.
Second Saturday of each month
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Led by expert arborists
Canopy's monthly tree walks are back! Join our first tree walks in over a year, exploring our neighborhood routes with the guidance of a local arborist who will share in-depth information, fun facts, and tips about caring for trees and selecting tree species.
Watch our online calendar for additional dates to be added!
Series starts Thursday, September 30, 2021
Our educational webinars return this fall with a three-part series designed especially for homeowners and residents!

We’ll guide you through the entire process of selecting trees best suited for your location, planting and caring for them properly, and becoming an advocate for trees in your neighborhood and community.
Volunteer Planting Events
Help plant and care for trees in Midpeninsula communities including Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and Mountain View. Volunteers will enjoy the sunshine while planting, watering, mulching, and weeding alongside their community. All ages and experience levels welcome, tools and gloves provided!

See our online event calendar for dates and subscribe to our monthly Volunteer Wire email for more details!
Join the Team
Canopy offers paid internships to high-school students that live or study in East Palo Alto to participate in every facet of Canopy's tree planting and tree care programs. TUFs gain valuable leadership skills through coaching volunteers of all backgrounds and ages.

To learn more about the program and to apply, visit our website or contact Juanita Ibarra, Youth Programs Coordinator, at juanita@canopy.org.
Wondering how the TUF programs prepare youth leaders for a future in green careers?

Meet Cynthia Perez, Canopy's Administrative Associate and a former Teen Urban Forester. Read her blog to learn more about her favorite memories of being a TUF and how she feels her experience inspired her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biology and led her back to Canopy.
Canopy Jobs
Tree Care Specialist
Working closely with Canopy’s Community Forestry Field Technician, the Tree Care Specialist will support ongoing tree care and fieldwork on a part-time basis throughout Mountain View, Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and North Fair Oaks. See Full Job Description
Nonprofit Communications Contractor
Canopy is seeking a contractor to coordinate and implement digital outreach and provide general communications support, including email marketing and social media, for ~30 hours per month from mid-September through early January 2022. See Full Job Description
Recent Tree Gifts and Grants
Tree Gifts
Millan Alonso
In memory of Hans Weber

Theo Pappas
In honor of Mia Monroe
Grants
Kimball Foundation for the Healthy Trees, Healthy Kids Initiative
Interested in giving a Tree Gift? Your special gift creates a lasting legacy by planting and caring for new trees and growing a vibrant urban forest for future generations. A special thank you to everyone who has given the gift of trees.
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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.