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Cities Look to Trees to Combat Heat Islands, But Growth Is Slow
Many major American cities, including Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago and Boston are working to bridge the equity gap in major tree canopy coverage.
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Photos: Take a Look at These Natural SoCal Wonders in Honor of Earth Day
The annual April 22 holiday is a good reminder not just of how far climate protection measures have come in 52 years, but also of everything the natural world has to offer.
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Swoon Over Montana Avenue's Magical Trees
The free-to-see art installation will glow nightly through September; see it in Santa Monica.
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Urban Cooling Project Begins In Councilman Harris-Dawson's South LA District
A cool pavement and tree-planting project began Thursday in Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s district in South Los Angeles as part of the Next Phase Urban Cooling Program. “This project is an excellent example of innovation and collaboration,” Harris-Dawson said in Exposition Park Thursday to announce the project. “And a tool we can use to provide relief to some of the...
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LA Receives Grant To Plant 1,600 Trees Along 5-Mile Stretch Of Slauson Avenue
LA Sanitation and Environment will plant 1,600 trees along a 5-mile stretch of Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles using a $500,000 grant awarded by the California Natural Resources Agency, LASAN announced today.
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The Almond Blossom Cruise Is a Modesto Must
Visit Modesto has a free-to-follow map that spotlights farms, scenic routes, and local businesses.
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SoCal's ‘Pink Tree Season' Begins to Open Its Petals
From apricot blossoms to saucer magnolia blooms, branches at our region’s public gardens are growing frillier, and more fabulous, by the day.
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Nearly 30% of Tree Species in the Wild Are Threatened With Extinction, New Report Says
Trees are a crucial cog in the planet’s ecosystem and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide each year.
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Leaf-Peeping to Soon Launch: Find Fall Color in Mono County
Seeking nature-based bliss come September or October? Begin mapping your picturesque itinerary now.
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Treehouses Are Getting Booked by Wealthy Travelers — and the Photos Show Why
Modern treehouses are in demand by travelers who want a five-star, outdoor experience with a dose of childhood nostalgia.
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Preserving the Historic Olive Trees of Barnsdall Art Park
The new Barnsdall Olive Grove Initiative will “help restore and sustain” the historic hilltop grove near the landmark Hollyhock House.