Archive for 2011
Casey Trees gets a visit from a Summer Crew Member!
The holidays are a time for families to gather and celebrate being together. Casey Trees is like a big family, and we were happy to have a visit from Claire Carter, a member of the 2011 High School Summer Crew. As a member of the Summer Crew, Claire helped Casey Trees water, mulch, weed and [...]
Read full postHoliday Giving Brings Good Tidings for All and Tax Breaks for You
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t make your charitable contributions for the sole reason of earning tax breaks in the coming year. In my experience, giving almost always comes from the heart, not the head – it allows people to feel closer to their community while making a difference in a positive way. [...]
Read full postRecycle Your Holiday Greenery From January 3 and 14
The winter holidays are coming to a close so it’s time to start thinking about retiring the trees, wreaths and other greenery that have adorned our homes and offices the last month. Nobody wants to be the person who leaves their tree up until May. In Washington, D.C., holiday trees and wreaths will be picked [...]
Read full postWinterize Your Trees
Winter officially blows into town soon, making it time to prepare your trees for the cold months looming ahead. Doing so will help to prevent them from falling victim to the cold, dry conditions and winter precipitation. Follow these five easy steps: Inspect for broken branches. This is especially important following snow or ice storms. [...]
Read full postWrapping up the Fall 2011 Planting Season
Last week we concluded the fall 2011 season of our Community Tree Planting (CTP) program. It has been another fantastic season of 30 volunteer-driven planting events, with nearly 1,000 adult and youth volunteers. The season’s tree planting initiatives represent a financial investment in D.C. totaling more than $182,000, including 2,300 hours of volunteer labor. Of [...]
Read full postCasey Trees teams up with Mi Casa in Ivy City
Casey Trees was invited to work with Mi Casa and provide quality tree canopies through our RiverSmart Homes program. Mi Casa contacted us through their deputy director, Elin Zurbrigg and Heather Whitlow (former Casey Trees Director of Planning and Design). Seven of Mi Casa’s newest low-income houses were selected to receive trees for their future [...]
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