CANOPY is an environmental nonprofit that plants and cares for trees where people need them the most.
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MLK Jr.'s work led to the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Clean Water Act of 1972, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Learn more about his environmental legacy in this article by the @OpenSpaceSCC → news.openspaceauthority.org/… #MLKLegacy
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Canopy, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing trees, has planted the seeds of justice across the #Midpeninsula through events, classes and programs. paloaltoonline.com/news/2021…
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Join us for more winter tree fun this coming Saturday with our friends at @GambleGarden. Family friendly activities include nature journaling, Native flute music, talks about local edible trees, and more. Free for all but please register for a time slot.
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The Festival of Trees begins today at @GambleGarden. The outdoor event features holiday trees donated and decorated by individuals, organizations, and businesses and available for purchase by silent auction. Wreaths, arrangements, bake sale and more.
gamblegarden.org/festivaloft…
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📣Provide your input! 📣 Each year, the City Council reviews its priorities for the year at its annual Council Retreat and we are once again asking community members to share their choice of City priorities ahead of the retreat.
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Together, thanks to you, we're making a difference, creating healthier, greener, and more resilient neighborhoods across the Midpeninsula.
Your gift to Canopy's year-end campaign keeps our education, stewardship, and advocacy work going strong in 2022.
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Did you know that 2 trees provide enough oxygen for 4 people annually!?
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#TheFriendsofTreesWay
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We have two more opportunities to get your hands dirty in 2021! Join us next Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 am-12:30 pm for a tree planting in the Palo Verde neighborhood of South Palo Alto.
Register at link to receive more info.
#urbantrees #mustlovetrees
canopy.org/get-involved/volu…
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Please share with interested students: Session 2 of our Green Careers series features 3 speakers talking about their jobs in environmental justice jobs. Join us Weds. Nov. 17 at 5:30 for free online session (scan code to register).
#greencareers #EnvironmentalJustice
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We need urban trees now more than ever. Trees planted in cities can:
🌳 Filter urban pollutants
🌳 Regulate water flow and improve water quality
🌳 Reduce air conditioning needs by 30%
🌳 Cool the air by 10 degrees
RT to spread the word!
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Urban trees aren't just pretty to look at, they save lives, reduce energy use, create green jobs and slow climate change. But we're losing one tree for every two established — a projected loss of 8.3% in urban tree cover by 2060. We need #TreeEquity americanforests.org/tools-re… #COP26
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We're celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month—this month and beyond. Ours is a developing practice of land acknowledgment and more. We invite you to join us on this journey. Click the link to read about some of the resources guiding us.
canopy.org/blog/celebrating-…
"The antidote to climate anxiety (a term that’s seen an uptick of Google searches by 565% in the past year) is action."
It's never too late to be more aware of climate change, to process your feelings about it, and to take action. Read more and drop your Bay Area #climate questions in @lauraklivans piece: kqed.org/science/1977314/cli…
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Tree lovers of all ages: Don't miss this talk Weds, 11/17 at 7:30 pm by author Kate Marianchild on "Oak Trees as a Keystone Species." A free event for all from our friends at @CNPSSCV.
cnps-scv.org/events/calendar…
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This is a holiday to celebrate!
Who knew?! "In 1990 the CA legislature found that California’s oaks help define our landscape. ‘Golden hills dotted with deep green trees,' they called it and declared the first Friday in November as California Oak Day." 🎉
kqed.org/perspectives/201601…
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One of the most effective and affordable tools we have in fighting climate change and achieving net zero is investing in our planet’s natural ecosystems. #TrillionTrees #ConserveRestoreGrow #COP26 forbes.com/sites/forbesbusin…
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Who knew?! "In 1990 the CA legislature found that California’s oaks help define our landscape. ‘Golden hills dotted with deep green trees,' they called it and declared the first Friday in November as California Oak Day." 🎉
kqed.org/perspectives/201601…
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