Impact Highlights
Diverse voices and leaders are critical to the future of our communities and planet, yet people of color are underrepresented in environmental fields. Canopy Teen Urban Foresters and other young leaders are forging new pathways locally, creating nature-filled neighborhoods while growing as leaders. Read more →
A lifelong love of nature often starts with positive memories of exploring the outdoors and feeling connected to others. That's why Canopy's K-12 lessons prioritize fun, social, and hands-on learning that engages kids of different learning styles and backgrounds, sparking curiosity and connection to nature. Read more →
Canopy's mission has always been about people as much as trees. With the return of in-person work, we've taken time to retool and reimagine Canopy's programs, building in new ways to listen to local partners and residents, and to care for each other while we care for our community trees. Read more →
Many years of Canopy and partner advocacy came to fruition this year with two major milestones: a visionary Urban Forest Master Plan adopted by the City of East Palo Alto and a long-awaited update to the City of Palo Alto's Tree Ordinance. Canopy also continued and deepened partnerships with nearby cities and neighborhoods. Read more →
It takes a village to grow the urban forest! In June 2022, Canopy friends gathered to mark 25 years of partnership, planting, advocacy, and more. Together, we toasted the many tree champions across sectors and cities who have nurtured a thriving urban forest, and envisioned how we'll continue to grow life-giving urban tree canopy for all. Read more →