Constructive feedback is an integral part of growing as an individual, an organization, or even a city. It helps to have someone else keeping tabs on how you’re doing and ways you could improve. With that in mind, Casey Trees annually releases our Tree Report Card, a yearly progress check as we move collectively toward [...]
Read full postArchive for April, 2012
The Blossoms Are Gone, But the Shakes Are Still Here
This weekend is your last chance to support Casey Trees the most delicious way possible, by enjoying one of Potbelly’s Cherry Blossom shakes and then also enjoying that a portion of the profits go to our tree planting efforts at local schools. Out of town this weekend or otherwise unable to get thyself to a [...]
Read full postClean Currents Spreads Arbor Day Cheer
The countdown to Arbor Day is officially underway and it looks like Casey Trees isn’t the only one celebrating. Our friends over at Clean Currents are gearing up for the big day by lending a hand to our city’s trees and their favorite local forestry nonprofit – us, of course! From now through Arbor Day, [...]
Read full postTree-lovin’ Nation
April means Arbor Day for most of the country. The national holiday is observed the last Friday in April (that’s tomorrow), but many states celebrate Arbor Days during their most appropriate planting season. For a state like Hawaii, that means observing Arbor Day in November! 2012 Arbor Days January 20: Florida (sabal palm); Louisiana (bald cypress) [...]
Read full postWhy apply for High School Summer Crew?
“How is it possible that we have accomplished so much in so little time?” – Claire Adler, Summer Crew alum While Claire’s sense of accomplishment alone may not be enough to motivate you (or your 16-year-old, as the case may be) to apply for High School Summer Crew, what about any of these other awesome [...]
Read full postThings to do on Arbor Day
Plant a tree: Stop by any of our lovely local nurseries to pick out the right tree for your space. With our Tree Rebate, it doesn’t even have to break the bank. Commit to caring for a tree: Become a Canopy Keeper by adopting a nearby street tree. Take on the responsibility for watering that [...]
Read full postCTP Recap: Bruce Monroe and Park at Ledroit
It was rough work at our two Community Tree Plantings in Ward 1 last Saturday, and the pick axes got plenty of use as our teams tore through old school foundations to plant fruit trees at both Ecolocity at Bruce Monroe Community Garden and the community garden at Park at Ledroit. Nearly 30 volunteers came [...]
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