Join City of Trees author Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a tree walk around the grounds of President Lincoln’s Civil War era summer home following a historic tour of the cottage.
Upcoming Events
Our Events page lists all of our upcoming continuing education classes, volunteer opportunities and community events that support the restoration of the District's urban forest. Most events are free and open to the public. For all events, we require online registration through Eventbrite in advance.
May 23, 2013
Thirsty Thursday – Langdon Park
Help weed, water and mulch trees planted through our Community Tree Planting program at the Langdon Park in Ward 5!
Online Chat: Apple of My Eye – Urban & Rural Orchards
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It is a saying that reinforces the value of fresh fruit and the orchards that provide us with apples, pears and more. Discover how and where urban orchards are sprouting up and connecting people in need with fresh, locally grown produce.
June 5, 2013
Protecting Our Urban Forest: Tree Preservation during Construction
Join us to learn about tree preservation and all of the issues that must be considered when doing construction around trees.
June 8, 2013
Saturday Soak – Franciscan Monastery
Help weed, water and mulch trees planted through our Community Tree Planting program at the beautiful Franciscan Monastery!
June 15, 2013
Family Program: Tree Detectives at Garfield Park
Tree Detectives is a series of family-focused tree tours styled as scavenger hunts. Join us for our first tree tour, appropriate for families with children in 1st through 6th grade.
June 20, 2013
Protecting Our Urban Forest: A Conversation on Tree Risk
Join us for a discussion on tree risk in the second class in our Protecting Our Urban Forest series. Participants will learn how they can prepare for and deal with tree damage and help contribute to a healthier and safer urban forest.
June 27, 2013
Online Chat: Threats to Your Tree – Insects and Disease
Trees have natural threats that can be hard for you to detect. From bugs and pests to disease and decay, more sleuthing than just a visual inspection may be needed to identify. Pick up some basic and advanced detection tips during this online chat to better understand the warning signs.
July 18, 2013
Thirsty Thursday – Glenncrest
Help weed, water and mulch trees planted through our Community Tree Planting program at what was once a vacant lot in the Glenncrest neighborhood!
August 3, 2013
Saturday Soak – Glenncrest
Help weed, water and mulch trees planted through our Community Tree Planting program at what was once a vacant lot in the Glenncrest community!