Scott Wilson Memorial

 Please join North East Trees for a memorial to celebrate Scott Wilson’s life and legacy. The event has been scheduled for Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Herrick Memorial Chapel and Interfaith Center at Occidental College, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041. Please join us and other North East Trees supporters who make Scott’s vision possible.

Peace On Earth

Scott Wilson Memorial

Dear North East Trees Community,

Please join Scott’s family for a memorial to celebrate his life and legacy. The event has been scheduled for Sunday, November 27th, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Women’s Twentieth Century Club of Eagle Rock, 5105 Hermosa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041. A program will commence at 3:00 pm.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to North East Trees – www.northeasttrees.org or mailed to North East Trees, 570 W. Avenue 26, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

If you are unable to attend, North East Trees will host a tribute to Scott early next year. Details will be forthcoming.

Mark B. Kenyon, Executive Director
North East Trees

Scott Wilson, Rest In Peace

Dear North East Trees Community,

It is with very heavy hearts and deep regret that we must inform you of the death of Scott Wilson, Founder of North East Trees.

Scott passed away in his sleep at Glendale Adventist Hospital yesterday. His wife Clarli, and family were with him. He was 89 years old.

Last Saturday, Scott was taking clippings from a tree in his garden, to be used at his church, when he lost conciousness and fell. He was taken to the hospital by paramedics, and did not regain conciousness. I believe this was how Scott might have chosen his final act to be: in service to his community – and in a treee.

A Memorial  to celebrate Scott’s life is being planned and an announcement of the date will be made.

Mark B. Kenyon, Executive Director
North East Trees

Environmental Stewardship Program at San Fernando Gardens a Success!

For three weeks this July and August North East Trees, in collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, trained and assisted 10 youth from the San Fernando Gardens public housing community with planting 200 hundred trees in the housing community.  Participating youth were trained in tree identification, installation, and maintenance. The project enabled the youth to learn skills useful in the green jobs and landscaping industries as well as to help their community. Participant Jesus Mejia said, “It’s a workout, keeps me healthy, and it’s going to look good here in the community.”[1]

North East Trees Urban Forestry and Youth Environmental Stewards Manager Aaron Thomas and youth participants stand near a newly planted tree.

Funding was provided by ARRA (American Relief and Recovery Act) and administered by California ReLeaf a non-profit organization with a mission to empower grassroots efforts and build strategic partnerships that preserve, protect, and enhance California’s urban and community forests. The North East Trees Youth Environmental Stewards Program seeks to develop a community based workforce to steward nature in resource challenged communities by training youth in environmental disciplines.

Participants plant a tree.

North East Trees Executive Director Mark Kenyon (left) with participants.

To learn more about North East Trees’ Youth Environmental Stewards Program and other Northeast Trees programs please visit www.northeasttrees.com

---

[1] http://www.hacla.org/youth-plant-trees-in-their-community/