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Canopy

Location

Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Mountain View, Menlo Park

Category

Ecosystem Restoration, Ecosystem Education

Mission Statement

Their mission is to grow an urban tree canopy in Mid-peninsula communities for the benefit of all.

Engagement Opportunities

Get your school involved, volunteer to plant trees, and join their groups. They have engagement opportunities scheduled for each month at https://canopy.org/event-calendar/ & they are looking for youth to join their Advocacy Team.

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What They Do

Engage: They plant and steward community trees in partnership with residents, volunteers, school communities, municipalities, and grassroots partners.
Educate: They create life-long environmental stewards through exploration and education about trees and tree care.
Steward: Their rigorous approach to tree care and maintenance—always engaging the community—ensures high rates of tree survival and longevity.
Advocate: They uphold and promote policies and funding that protect trees and promote a healthy urban forest.

How to Join

Yes, sign up for their newsletter here: https://canopy.org/get-involved/join-our-mailing-list/
One-off events you can participate in: https://canopy.org/event-calendar/

Join their advocacy committee here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z3J-OJzs9I9jsKgXR5MZCFDJbKmnnNZ6/view

If you are looking to get your school involved you can contact Indira (indira@canopy.org)

Contact 

Volunteer Engagement Manager, Indira Selvakumaraswamy: indira@canopy.org

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