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Tree Talk

Tree Talk is an online chat series held every fourth Thursday of the month at noon to discuss urban forestry and tree care topics. Participation is free.

Suggest a topic to cover. Email your suggestion to treedc@caseytrees.org.

Upcoming Sessions

  • June
    27

    Threats to Your Tree – Insects and Disease

    Do you know what’s pestering your trees? Trees have natural threats that can be hard for you to detect, and 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.
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Previous Sessions

  • May
    23

    Apple of My Eye – Urban & Rural Orchards

    The sweetest of conversations. It’s easy to under-appreciate 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.
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  • Apr
    11

    Trees & American Indians

    How do trees fit in cultures of the past? Learn how American Indians used trees in their daily lives and continue to do so today. Our guest panelists also discussed how trees were incorporated into the National Museum of the American Indian site on the National Mall.
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  • Mar
    28

    A Second Act for Fallen Trees – Repurposing Urban Wood

    The art and appreciation of giving a second life to trees. As beautiful as healthy living trees are, sometimes wonderful things can come out of the limbs and trunks of those that have fallen. Join us as we talk about the full spectrum of wood repurposing including harvesting, woodworking, artistry and more.
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  • Mar
    14

    A Blossoming City: Flowering Trees

    The inside scoop on D.C. tree blossoms – Cherries and more. The District in the springtime is a place of wonder – but with hundreds of different species beginning to show the signs of beauty that we characterize with the warm spring months, there’s one that steals the show: the cherry blossoms. And for good reason – our experts will discuss them, as well as some other species you can find in the city that will simply take your breath away.
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  • Feb
    28

    Re-envisioning D.C.: Sustainable Designs

    Sustainable design techniques in the District + elsewhere. Considering the changes the District is undertaking in recent months and years, we want you to be informed on sustainable design elements, techniques, future concepts, etc. – in both our city, and others.
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  • Feb
    14

    For the Birds

    Maximizing trees for our feathered friends. It’s that time of the year: with life being infused back into spring, we’ll help you get the most out of your local trees for hosting life.. bird life! Our experts will discuss tree-friendly ways to house and feed birds through winter and spring.
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  • Jan
    24

    The Comeback Kid: The American Elm

    American Elm update. With a resurgence in the popularity and planting of American elms (“America’s favorite shade tree”), it’s important we discuss what makes them special – and the challenges they’ll face moving forward.
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  • Jan
    10

    “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”

    Winterizing your trees. It’s so cold outside, even your trees are chilled to the core – but there are things you can do to ensure they’re ready for the spring…whenever it decides to comes around (including pruning, mulching, and watering tips.)
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  • Dec
    13

    Holiday Reservations

    How you can bring trees into your kitchen and on your table for the festive season. We’ll help you cook and create with tree-inspired entrees and ingredients – everything from nuts to fruits to spices. Also featuring wine selections – those with tree ingredients, or that simply pair well with tree-tastes.
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  • Nov
    8

    Healing Powers

    Medicinal and spiritual values of trees. Moving beyond the traditional environmental and economic advantages of trees, our experts discuss the personal and medicinal relationships people form with trees and their natural surroundings.
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