Today is World Water Day. The United Nations created this day in 1993 to shine a bright spotlight on the global safe water and sanitation issue as well as collective efforts to help those in need. If you're not practicing water conservation already, perhaps turn those sprinklers off today and remember that water need not continuously run while brushing teeth and washing dishes. more ›

TreePeople and Ed Begley, Jr., their "favorite environmental guru," host the first annual Green City Fair this Saturday, June 4, 2011, from 10am-4pm at the TreePeople headquarters in Coldwater Canyon Park. Pledging to "provide you with the resources to make healthy, sustainable changes," the fair is offering free sustainable workshops throughout the day, plus access to over 60 of L.A.'s greenest vendors. Workshop pre-registration is recommended and available online. more ›

On August 26, 2009 the largest wildfire in Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County history erupted. The Station Fire burned over 160,000 acres of the forest during the course of several months. After two years of letting the forest heal and coordinating the Angeles Mountain Restoration, Forest Aid: Angeles, a partnership of TreePeople and the U.S. Forest Service, is ready to start planting. more ›

If you're struggling to find a gift for the proverbial person who has everything, and that person happens to be the sort who would rather do some good for the earth than get another "thing" they don't need, TreePeople's Holiday Tree Dedication might just be an eco-friendly solution with a very local focus. more ›

Many Angelenos assume that Coldwater Canyon Park is just part of Fryman Canyon - which is somewhat true (the 45-acres that comprise Coldwater Canyon Park is part of a 1,000-acre "cross-mountain" park that includes Wilacre, Fryman, and Franklin Canyon Parks) - but whereas Fryman's up-and-over the canyon hike is a well-traveled treadmill/stroller route for superfit soccer moms and gymgoers - a southern turn over to the Coldwater Canyon side leads to a markedly different neighbor. Coldwater is maintained by Tree People, who have made the park their home in exchange for their tenancy since 1977: more ›

Last weekend, the homeowners, docents, and designers who are taking part in today's Green Gardens Tour gathered in the beautiful Santa Monica library to talk with each other and to be honored by the tour organizers at a thank you breakfast. more ›

Here's some food for thought. Last Fall, TreePeople founder Andy Lipkis told a group at a Farmlab Salon that "the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) send a request to the Governor and President to declare a state of emergency regarding the 5400 environmental/pollution related deaths a year. That equals out to be one and half 9/11's a year." more ›

On a side street in Silver Lake, two sisters open up their apartment every weekend to strangers who want to learn how to cook healthy and delicious vegan meals. Spork Foods began in December and has become a hit so far, with their small intimate cooking classes selling out quickly. Upcoming class topics include brunch, pizza, Jewish, desserts and more. A few weeks ago, they held their South East Asian class; here's what happened: more ›

Political Briefs and Dispatches from around California more ›

Haven't you always wanted to grow your favorite fruit in your own backyard? more ›

If you haven't had the chance to visit Farmlab's weekly salon series, do try. Every Friday at noon, Farmlab, the people behind Not a Cornfield, host a salon with a special guest speaker (except next week when they are doing something different by presenting a play about environmentalism). A complimentary lunch is served and the energy of a lazy Friday is transformed into good vibes by the community that attends the talk in the warehouse abut railroad tracks and the LA River and under the Spring St. bridge. more ›

Worthy Sounds is an event company dedicated to bringing people together through music and tonight are hosting an event tonight called "Green Spirits." It is their intention raise awareness about sustainable opportunities and help people get involved. Held at The Gibson Showroom, five diverse music acts will be performing, there is a silent auction and an eco-spa suite sponsored by Jurlique. Net proceeds will benefit Tree People. To RSVP, email: worthysounds@gmail.com. more ›

After yesterday's citizen forester training, we decided to join a tree planting up in Lake View Terrace in the Northeast Valley to see a citizen forester in action. A teenage girl led it for her Girl Scout troop, planting 25 trees at the Lake View Terrace Recreation Center. more ›

The Citizen Forester Class visits the Tree Planting Supervisor Class more ›

Hiking Wilacre Park is more like hiking three parks in one without realizing it. Wilacre, Coldwater Canyon and Fryman Canyon parks all sort of merge into each other without any sort of warning of boundary lines. Take the Cross Mountain Park trail system a little further and you'll hit Franklin Canyon Park. There is something simple about going to Wilacre: if you want to get outdoors and "away from things," Wilacre couldn't be easier... more ›