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Canopy

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Causes: Environment, Environmental Education, Forest Conservation

Mission: Canopy's mission is to grow urban tree canopy in Midpeninsula communities for the benefit of all. Our vision is a day when every resident of the Mid-Peninsula can walk, play, and in all ways thrive under the shade of healthy trees. Together, we can bring this vision to life!

Community Stories

10 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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ghedden General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

I saw so many dead and dying trees that I resolved to get some trees planted in my community.
Canopy helped me make that happen! In fact, their help was essential.
I took their Community Forestry Class, learned about trees and how to plant them, and with Canopy's help created a campaign book of trees, with the emphasis on trees that would be resilent to a warming planet.
Working with GreenTown Los Altos, we launched the 500 Trees campaign. We organized a team of volunteers to visit tree planting sites, select appropriate trees and get them planted. Many of the volunteers were local students, and their excitment at getting their hands dirty and then stepping back to see the tree they had just planted was priceless.
We planted 162 trees.
Thank you Canopy for making my dream come true.
Gary Hedden

Kibbie R. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/14/2020

What a great organization for greening our cities, teaching us environmental concepts, and incorporating youth in their efforts so the next adult generation will be leaders!

werdna General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

12/07/2019

Can you imagine getting nice free trees? - The kind of trees that suit your need and planted for you, without you having to sweat! All you have to do is to enjoy your trees.
To begin with, the crew at Canopy are experts of trees. In my case, I worked with Elise, she knows so much about trees and I am impressed. Elise gave clear instructions and time lines as to what to expect. She helped us to decide where to plant the tree so not to interfere with sewage line and gas line. It has been a very pleasant experience.

TUFA General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/17/2019

I live in Fremont where tree ordinances haven't been enforced for years, and trees have disappeared from neighborhoods over time. Iv'e started a Tree Advocacy group this year after taking two classes offered by Canopy. They gave me inspiration to begin! I met with Michael Hawkins, who said that, even though Fremont is not in their cities of support, they would share anything that would be helpful such as printed materials and other resources. He invited our city tree dept. officials to come tour and get a programs overview , which was very helpful. Last month, Michael sent me an invitation to their Tree Stewardship two month program for their communities, despite knowing I would not be "giving back" as the other students would. I have learned so much and now have a group that is anxious to lead in a Urban Forestry program for our city. I don't think I would have been able to "launch" without the support of everyone at Canopy, especially Michael and Natalie Brubaker, the Educational Directer. It is great to know they are a phone call away and will help any way they can.

PomonaGirl15 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/17/2019

Photosynthesis,chlorophyll. Their is so much to learn about trees how they grow and the care of every limb. Natalie and her team (Mike,Katie and all speakers)are wonderful informative,passionate and fun. I will take this information to our future my kindergarten class. Canopy has a informative educational way of teaching. Learning about trees should be a way of life for everyone. They are beneficial for everyday life. Beautiful, animals,birds, bugs, creating jobs etc....
Every student in Canopy will be advocates for life. Attend a session and you will be hooked.
Thank you Canopy!!

c.r.. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/20/2018

This is a wonderful organization that is doing great work for the community. The tree walks lead by Natalie and Elise were really appreciated by my high school and middle school students. The students were left with a renewed appreciation for the natural environment around them. Thank you Natalie and Elise!

Chris P.1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/28/2017

They do great stuff! Love the work with teens and the photography contest, as well as the "book" focused tours with the library.

wangwei97 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/19/2017

Elise took our girls scout brownies for a tree walk around the neighborhood. It was a really educational and fun event for all of us including the chaperone parents!

adrienneleeod General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/14/2017

Thank you Elise for a highly educational and engaging tree tour of our neighborhood for our first Brownie meeting of the year.

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Anwyn General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

06/10/2009

Canopy organized a fun and engaging Arbor Day celebration for kids and families in Palo Alto--teaching kids and adults about the value of urban trees through simple activities associated with trees.

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