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Check out the artwork of our multi-talented Climate Action Corps fellow, Kristen Patino, who drew these beautiful illustrations of native trees we’re currently growing with the at Commonwealth Nursery!

Chilopsis linearis
Lyonothamnus floribundus
Heteromeles arbutifolia

Desert willow
Santa Cruz Island Ironwood
Toyon

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Scenes from our Fruit Tree Care 101 Workshop with !

Fruit trees require special care, and who better to learn from than LA’s very own ? Our Tree Ambassadors had the chance to dive into the world of fruit tree care and learn from the awesome folks at . We were able to explore their mini fruit tree orchard and get a hands-on experience. Special thanks to Joanna, Michael and the team for hosting us, sharing your expertise, and creating such a fantastic learning environment for our Tree Ambassadors.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Arbor Day this year! Together, we planted over 100 trees in the Central Alameda neighborhood surrounding .hawkinsnature park and gave out over 250 FREE fruit & shade trees to Angelenos. It was truly a day filled with celebration, community, and a shared love for trees!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible partners who made this celebration possible: .s.forestservice .earth    .don.gonzalo  

And a big thank you to our sponsors as well for your continued support in greening LA:    ! Your dedication to empowering our community is commendable!

Once again, thank you to all the attendees, partners, and volunteers who made this Arbor Day Celebration an unforgettable experience. Together, we are making Los Angeles greener, one tree at a time! 💚🎉🌳

🌟 California Climate Action Corps Fellows Appreciation Post! 🌟 Amaiya and Kristen have brought an extraordinary spark to our team this past year and we are so grateful to both for their incredible contributions to our program. They have truly amazed us with the commitment they have shown and the work they have done to make our Tree Ambassadors Program and Commonwealth Nursery the best they can be. Their creativity, dedication, and knowledge have completely transformed City Plants! 

Thank you  for allowing us to work with these phenomenal individuals! We are grateful for this partnership and are very excited to witness the continued success of Amaiya and Kristen. Your commitment to nurturing young talent in the environmental fields and providing invaluable opportunities is commendable! 💚🌳

🌳 Tree Ambassador - Promotor Forestal Program Update! 🌳 We are thrilled to share that our team of 10 talented Tree Ambassadors is halfway through the program! They have completed eight rigorous trainings where they learned about the importance of urban forestry, the barriers to urban greening and how to overcome them, the significance of community organizing, and much more!

During the trainings, they have gained valuable insights into the concept of the right tree, right place, and right reason and its significance in enhancing the quality of life in our urban areas. And to put their knowledge into action, they were given an opportunity to plant their first tree las month in South LA!

Our TAs have shown great enthusiasm and dedication towards their mission, and we can't wait to see what they will accomplish in the next few months. Stay tuned for our next update to learn more about our amazing ambassadors and their journey towards creating a greener and healthier urban environment!

Meet the NASA DEVELOP National Program Los Angeles Urban Development team! City Plants, NASA DEVELOP, and the Los Angeles Office of City Forest Management have joined forces to study how tree cover can reduce heat in the community. 🌳🌡️

Using NASA Earth observations, the partnership aimed to provide data-based insights on the benefits of trees. 🛰️🌳 The team's research in LA found that green spaces have a positive impact on the local climate and that, during summer months, areas with more vegetation display significantly cooler temperatures. The results from this study will support the implementation of urban greening practices, while informing residents and officials about how investing in trees helps mitigate increasing heat here in Los Angeles.

🌳🌿 Happy National Arbor Day! 🌳🌿 Join us for a blooming good time at Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park park on Saturday, May 13th from 8:30am to 1:30pm for our annual Arbor Day Celebration! We've got an exciting resource fair lined up with over 15 organizations that will be offering environmental, health, educational, and many other local resources. Plus, there'll be live music, fun activities, delicious food, and more to keep the whole family entertained! 🎶🍔🎉 LA City residents and customers are welcome to stop by our FREE Shade & Fruit Tree Adoption and Tree Care Workshop!

Don't miss out on the chance to volunteer for our tree planting and help us bring some shade to the Central Alameda community. Mark your calendars and spread the word! RSVP at tinyurl.com/ArborDay2023

Ready for another weekend of Earth Month festivities? 🌎🌳🎉 Join us this Saturday at , , and 's Earth Month Tree Planting Event along the Maya Corridor in Westlake for a FREE Fruit & Shade Tree Adoption! We will be distributing trees from 8:30am to 1:00pm on the Northeast Corner of Loma Drive & 6th Street. Come for a tree and stay for the Earth Month celebration!

Open to all LA City residents and customers of LADWP. Each tree comes in a 5-gallon container and must be planted in the ground. Walk-ups allowed – no need to register!

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¿Listos para otro fin de semana de festividades del Mes de la Tierra? 🌎🌳🎉 ¡Únete a nosotros este Sábado en el evento de siembra de árboles del Mes de la Tierra organizado por , , y a lo largo del Corredor Maya en Westlake para adoptar un árbol de sombra o frutal GRATIS! Estaremos distribuyendo árboles de 8:30AM a 1:00PM en la esquina noreste de Loma Drive y 6th Street. ¡Ven por un árbol y quédate para la celebración del Mes de la Tierra!

Abierto a todos los residentes de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles y clientes de LADWP. Cada árbol viene en un contenedor de 5 galones y debe ser plantado en la tierra. ¡Puedes llegar sin registro previo!