Planting Trees and Native Plants in Pico Union
Date and time: October 6th 2023, 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Pico Union Project
Description of Event:
On October 6, 2023, we partnered again with Pico Union Project (“PUP”) in Los Angeles, with the goal of planting California native trees and plants in the Pico Union neighborhood. A total of 30 trees and 78 native plants were selected and planted in two green spaces near Pico Union Project.
Volunteers included groups from Tesla, Warner Bros Discovery, and Amgen. Together, groups eagerly worked on picking up debris and preparing the soil for the native plants and trees.
Why?
For this event, trees were planted in the PUP community next to the 110 freeway. In urban areas, more than 50% of particulate emissions come from traffic. By implementing trees, we are helping clean the air from pollutants that can cause heart and lung disease, cancer, and increased mortality. BSLA is helping mitigate air pollution for members of the community, which includes the houseless community members of Pico Union.
Check out photos from the event!
Pico Union Project
Pico Union Project is a vibrant cultural center that builds community health, resilience, and neighborhood revitalization in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles. They strive to be a source of light and equity for all, providing the community with access to fresh nutritious food, healthcare services, creativity classes, and opportunities for meaningful paid work.
Learn more about
Check out their website to learn more!
Project Benefit Calculations
10/6/2023
44
78
30
90,707 lbs
Number of volunteers:
Native Plants Planted:
Trees Planted:
Tree CO2 Sequestered
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Contact Info
If you have any questions for Blue Sky LA, or about the Ballona Wetlands volunteer event, please contact Silvia Segura at ssegura@breathesocal.org