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Free Community Sustainability Workshops by TreePeople

Free Community Sustainability Workshops by TreePeople
Have you ever wondered how to collect or redirect precious rainwater? Or how to move away from a thirsty planted landscape to a more climate appropriate one? We offer FREE, quarterly Community Sustainability Workshops for people ready to take on the role of making their community more sustainable. Training events are held at TreePeople’s Center for Community Forestry. Reservations are required.

Choose from a variety of trainings:

Free Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

Sat, 02/01/2014 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 93023

Want to install a rain barrel but not sure how? Thinking about ripping out your lawn, but not sure where to begin? Learn how simple DIY projects can maximize your ability to harvest the rain. Save water, save money and make your home the envy of all!
Free. Registration required. Visit http://www.treepeople.org/community-sustainability-workshops
Free Native Plants and Turf Reduction Workshop

Sat, 02/01/2014 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 93023

Want a “green garden” but not sure where to begin? Learn how to reduce your water bill, and create a lovely addition to your home or school. You’ll get the basics of native plant selection and care, learn how to update your sprinkler system and get all your need to make your landscape truly sustainable and lovely!
Free. Registration required. Visit http://www.treepeople.org/community-sustainability-workshops

Free Citizen Forestry: Tree Planting Workshop

Sat, 02/01/2014 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 93023

Want your neighborhood streets, school or park to be a bit greener? Thinking about planting trees in your community, but not sure where to start? We can help. Learn the necessary steps to get your project off the ground and get more trees where you live, learn, and play. Become a Citizen Forester and help us grow a greener city!
Free. Registration required. Visit http://www.treepeople.org/community-sustainability-workshops
Outreach Leader Training

Sat, 02/01/2014 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry, 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 93023

Be the face of TreePeople at public events! Introduce others to how TreePeople serves Los Angeles and explain all the ways they can get involved. Enthusiastic, outgoing and passionate leaders wanted!
For questions, please contact our Senior Manager of Community Engagement at outreach@treepeople.org.

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