You did it! Thank you for your support
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Wow! We have never been more grateful for the profound generosity and commitment of the Canopy community. By our June 30 deadline, 133 donors contributed over
$64,000
towards our spring fundraising campaign, $50,000 of which was
MATCHED
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to all those who contributed! Your support for “nearby nature” means more than ever, and
your impact will last for years to come
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Canopy Volunteering Updates
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COVID-19 Field Safety Guidelines
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We look forward to getting out in the field with you again! Canopy’s program staff have carefully adapted Canopy’s field work policies in preparation for a safe return to volunteering. Our top priority is the health and safety of our community and staff. Here is a brief summary of Canopy’s COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:
Self-evaluated risk assessments
- Staff or volunteers must stay home if they are feeling sick, are in an elevated risk category, or think they may have been in contact with someone who is sick.
Social distancing
- Volunteers will be placed in small groups and all groups will maintain social distance at all times.
- Event registration will be contact-free. At this time, we will only accept volunteers who have registered for an event ahead of time.
- Staff and volunteers are responsible for bringing their own water, snacks, and any other personal supplies such as sunblock.
Personal Protective Equipment
- Masks must be worn at all times, in accordance with California safety regulations, and in consideration for the safety of all volunteers and staff.
- Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves if possible. Canopy can provide gloves for those who don’t have their own. Gloves must be worn while handling tools and equipment.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided by staff.
With these new safety guidelines, volunteer events will be different for the time being—but still fun, fulfilling, and impactful. We are still working out details for some programs, and will continue to share updates.
Canopy’s
Young Tree Care Survey
and
Great Oak Count
will be the first to resume this summer. Volunteers who are trained in surveying can partner up with a member of their household to conduct surveys. If you’re interested in surveying this summer, contact Elise at
elise@canopy.org
for more information!
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Resilient Trees for a New Climate
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Resilient Trees for a New Climate
Thursday, July 16th, 10:00-11:30 am
Webinar featuring
- Dr. Igor Lacan, Environmental Horticulture Advisor, University of California, San Francisco Bay Area Cooperative Extension
- Dave Muffly, Former Senior Arborist, Apple
- Dr. Erica Spotswood, Applied Ecologist, San Francisco Estuary Institute
Our climate is changing rapidly and diversification of tree species in our cities is not happening fast enough to keep up. How can we ensure a resilient urban forest for the long term? Planting more trees is a solution, but they must be trees that will survive.
In this webinar, learn about the impending ramifications of climate change for the current palette of Bay Area trees and the advantage of turning to warmer city counterparts for species selection. Find out why a diversity of oak and native species can lead to long-term resilience and why this resilience matters for ecosystem and public health.
Certified Arborists will earn 1.5 ISA CEUs upon completion.
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Take a Tree Walk in Menlo Park
Enjoy the stunning summer bloom of a crape myrtle, the herbal aroma of a eucalyptus, and the sky-scraping view of a coast redwood as you take a walk through the Belle Haven neighborhood in Menlo Park.
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Unleashing the Power of Nature in the Era
of COVID-19
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"More than ever, our vision for “Green Streets for Sustainable Communities” is critical to our region’s long-term health. We must learn to work WITH nature and not against her, to reduce long term costs...."
Read more
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Are Outdoor Classrooms
the Future?
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"Creating outdoor classrooms could have many positive impacts, even beyond social distancing. 'Teaching outdoors, surrounded by trees and changing seasons, deeply connects students to place-based learning in a way that teaching indoors can’t...'"
Read more
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What's New in the Urban Forest?
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Determining if your trees are fire safe
"Trees can be the victims, the drivers and the causes of catastrophic wildfires. At a webinar put on by the Sonoma County Farm Bureau tips were given for homeowners to evaluate their own local plant life to eliminate those trees and plants that might be contributing to fire risk." |
Read more from Sonoma West
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In LA, Rich Neighborhoods Enjoy More Street Trees
and a Lot More Birds
"Low-income communities are not just deprived of tree shade...They are also deprived of bird song, the flash of color that accompanies a butterfly’s visit, and of critical pollination services that can help or hinder community gardening or fruiting in the few trees and plants they do have.” |
Read more from Audubon
Read Up on the Links Between Racism and the Environment
To help educate readers on the links between racism and environmental degradation in the United States, author Somini Sengupta compiled a reading list about climate change and social inequities. |
Read more from the New York Times
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Jack Dorsey started working at Canopy in 2017 as the Urban Forester Intern and joined the staff full time in 2018 as Tree Care and Youth Programs Coordinator. Now, we say a bittersweet goodbye and good luck to Jack as he leaves Canopy to start a new chapter of his life in Washington.
Jack has been a consistently positive and stable force at Canopy since he started. He has a steadfast work ethic and always makes sure everyone has what they need to succeed. His thoughtful leadership of the Teen Urban Foresters has helped the program, and the students involved, grow in meaningful ways each year. He is also a genuinely kind, thoughtful person. We have all enjoyed getting to know him over the years.
It is difficult to put into words how much Canopy staff, TUFs, and volunteers will miss Jack. We wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward in his life. We know he will go on to do amazing things for both his community and the environment. We'll miss you, Jack!
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Share Photos, Spread Gratitude!
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Show gratitude for your neighborhood trees by sharing your photos with Canopy and telling us what urban nature means to you. You can send your photos to Canopy on
Instagram or
Facebook, or email your photos to Katie at
katie@canopy.org. We love hearing from you!
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Blooming jacaranda in Mountain View - Photo by Kammy Lo, Canopy Board Chair
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June Tree Gifts & Grantors
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Miriam Cespedes
in memory of E. Yanosh Alt
Butch Byers
in memory of Judy Byers
Sibby Coxhead
in memory of Cynthia Brown
Haydi Danielson
John and Sue Boething
Eddie & Heidi Bakhash
in memory of Kenneth Don Collins
Ora Chaiken
in honor of Jan Chaiken
Don & Sandie Pearson
in honor of Holly Pearson
Nancy Soforenko
in memory of Phyllis Cardozo
Ann Tsukamoto
in memory of Marie Natsuko Symmes
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David & Nancy Bishop
in memory of Ward & Carol Ellis
Rachel & Tom Kellerman
in honor of Helen Hull
Ellen Levitas
in memory of Debby Ruskin
Sharon Hudak
in memory of Carol Connor
Tamara Patterson
in honor of Kammy Lo
Anne Kortlander
in honor of Menlo Oaks Tree Advocacy
Judy Koch
in honor of Marty Deggeller
Marlo Kitch
in honor of Girl Scouts Troop 60332
Betsy Gifford
in honor of Jonathan Gifford
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Many Thanks
to Canopy’s generous partners for providing funding support during the COVID-19 crisis!
Canopy is thrilled to be a recipient of
Palo Alto Community Fund’s
Dave Mitchell Community Impact Grant, which is awarded to nonprofits with a track record of community impact and alignment with issues that were important to the Mitchell family.
And thank you to the
Fremont Bank Foundation
for their support of youth environmental education in the Mountain View Whisman School District.
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Help us spread the word on the work we’re doing to bring trees and nature to the Midpeninsula. Share this newsletter with a friend and
invite them to join Canopy
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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.
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