These “before” and “after” images show streetscape changes to an iconic intersection near the Casey Trees office in Brookland at 12th and Newton Streets NE. The CVS occupies the art deco building that housed the Newton Theater until the late-1970s. The heart of Brookland, 12th Street is a lively area and these changes could make [...]
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Spotlight: Donor helps Casey Trees through matching gift program
Craig Langford does not remember when he heard the name Casey Trees for the first time. That is because he saw the work instead. “I kept seeing the Casey Trees tags on trees in my neighborhood,” the Woodley Park resident said. “I wanted to learn more.” That initial spark of curiosity led Langford to find out what many have known [...]
Read full postDevelopment Tracker: 901 Monroe, Brookland
Contributing writer — Lisa Morris, Planning Associate The 901 Monroe Street project is proposed for a site just blocks from Casey Trees headquarters in Brookland. Located across the street from the Brookland-CUA Metro station on the site of the Colonel Brooks Restaurant, the mixed-use project would bring shops and new apartments to the neighborhood. It is [...]
Read full postSpotlight: Project Organizers Teresa and Chris Vetick Share Their Love of Trees
A love of trees is one for the ages. Decades spent around plants and trees have proven that to Chris and Teresa Vetick, a couple of dedicated project organizers for Casey Trees. Chris Vetick has been working with Casey Trees for four years as a liaison between Casey Trees and Catholic University of America (CUA), [...]
Read full postFrom the Desk: Casey Trees Salutes D.C.’s Urban Forestry Administration
Contributing writer — Mark Buscaino, Executive Director The proverb that it takes a village to raise a child transfers nicely to trees. In fact, I would argue that in D.C. it takes a city to raise a tree, and of all the individuals and groups that raise trees in D.C., few have a bigger task in [...]
Read full postWhat It Could Be: 2100 MLK Ave. SE
The streetscapes of D.C. could bring beauty and benefits to our neighborhoods if only their potential was realized. The Planning & Design department looks at some of the rough patches and then demonstrates “What It Could Be” if it incorporated bioretention that promoted the growth of large shade trees. The most recent stretch of street [...]
Read full postSpotlight: Jim Sherald brings years of horticultural expertise to Board of Directors
When Jim Sherald retired in 2010 from the U.S. National Park Service (NPS), he knew he wanted to stay in the horticulture field, even if it was in a different capacity. Enter Casey Trees, which Sherald worked with in the early days of the organization’s history as an advisory board member. Last year, Sherald became [...]
Read full postBe like John, become a Citizen Forester
Just who in D.C. helps to plant trees and advocate for greater tree protection? People like John Clary. In this month’s Leaflet, we profiled John, a Citizen Forester since 2011. Get to know John by reading the feature below and then train to be a Citizen Forester yourself by registering for one or all qualifying [...]
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