Community Tree Planting
Our flagship Community Tree Planting (CTP) program is a grassroots approach to planting trees across D.C. Individuals and groups interested in adding ten or more trees to private and/or public property may apply.
Applicants propose a planting site in D.C. and locations for the trees. Successful applicants are assigned a Casey Trees-trained Lead Citizen Forester as a technical advisor to help select tree species and planting locations and to develop a maintenance schedule. We provide support leading up to and on the day of the planting and all the required tools and trees.
There is no cost for this service.
Check out the previous Community Tree Planting schedule for the Spring 2012 season to see the dozens of sites and community groups we partnered with recently.
Volunteer Next Season
Our tree planting events are not possible without volunteer support. There are no more volunteer opportunities for CTP events until Fall 2012. Check back in late summer for more volunteer opportunities.
Apply for Next Season
Applications are accepted year-round. Those received by June 15 and November 30 will be considered for fall (October – December) and spring (March – April) planting dates respectively.
Before submitting an application, be sure you can:
- Obtain permission of all property owners where trees will be planted.
- Attend an orientation meeting.
- Provide lunch to volunteers immediately following the planting.
- Commit to a two-year post-planting maintenance plan.
The CTP program is not intended to fulfill street tree requests. Make such requests to the Urban Forestry Administration online or by calling the Citywide Call Center at 311.