Greening Fields Program
Greening Fields
(Sikwa’puhawam)
A Tribally-Informed Urban Forestry Program
Goals:
Why?
The Northeast San Fernando Valley region, home to diverse and vibrant communities, faces significant environmental challenges, including heat islands and limited green space. This project is an opportunity to address those challenges while honoring Indigenous knowledge and empowering future generations.
How?
With a focus on equity, sustainability, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, we are working to create lasting change that benefits the environment and Tribal communities alike. By training the next generation of environmental leaders and involving community members in every step of the process, we can build a greener, more resilient future for all.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible residents must reside within identified census tracts in the traditional territory of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.
DURATION
From the moment of visiting the landing page to the day your tree is planted, interested residents can anticipate a 4–6-week timeline!
TREE SPECIES
Our team will provide personalized recommendations based on factors like soil type, space, and sunlight. The 8 species available are:
QUESTIONS
Native Nursery
Planting Seeds Of Resilience In Our Communities.
With Traditional Ecological Knowledge at the core of our activities, we emphasize equity, sustainability, and practical workforce development for marginalized youth.
For centuries, traditional Tribal practices preserved a sustainable ecological equilibrium between land and people. But extractive systems have led to environmental degradation in our most underserved communities. To combat this, TLC is establishing a Tribal nursery focused on growing and planting culturally significant native trees.
For centuries, traditional Tribal practices preserved a sustainable ecological equilibrium between land and people. But extractive systems have led to environmental degradation in our most underserved communities. To combat this, TLC is establishing a Tribal nursery focused on growing and planting culturally significant native trees.
