Last week, more than 200 enthusiastic volunteers gathered at Elysian Park near Dodger Stadium in the heart of Los Angeles, with a mission to bring back the lush, green tree canopy to what is now a barren park. Elysian Park—the oldest and second largest park in the city—is an oasis for millions of residents starved for green space. It is particularly beloved to the community living in the adjacent Elysian Park neighborhood. However, much of its tree canopy has died…
