THE LEAFLET

Last Saturday, we held another great community tree planting at Mount Olivet Cemetery! Mount Olivet is located on a historic hill overlooking the monuments of the nation’s capital in the District of Columbia.

The largest Catholic cemetery in the District of Columbia, Mount Olivet is covered in trees – providing wonderful shade and coverage to everyone who visits. Casey Trees has a wonderful relationship with Mount Olivet, aside from being a 2023 Canopy Awards Honoree, we often host multiple events here, including Tree Care, Tree Planting, and Tree Walks. Over the years, Casey Trees has planted over 700 trees at Mount Olivet!

Mount Olivet Cemetery is a resting ground for passed loved ones but is also a green space that is open to the community to enjoy. The cemetery invites the community to walk the grounds, visit gardens, view monuments, and of course, view the trees. Scroll down to enjoy some photos of the day!

We had the pleasure of adding another 55 trees to the beautiful greenspace on Saturday. Volunteers took in the beautiful day and worked together to add more beauty and shade to the rolling hills of Mount Olivet. If you’re looking to get outside and join us in enjoying the Spring weather, have no fear – we still have plenty of opportunities for you!

Saturday 4/15 – Sustainable Development Tree walk at Reservation 13

Join Casey Trees for a light one hour walk to highlight sustainable development within the neighborhood context. Reservation 13 is one of the last remaining large-scale waterfront developments in the District and this will be a unique opportunity to see the completion of Phase 1 and discuss the future for the remaining parcels. Attendees will walk from Congressional Cemetery along 19th Street to the Reservation 13 development site. We will discuss current development trends and what elements are most important when considering river health, neighborhood cohesiveness and walkability.

Saturday 4/22 – AWS Earth Day: Invasive Removal at Hellbender Hill

The Anacostia Watershed Society’s Earth Day Cleanup is AWS’s largest annual volunteer event. Join nearly thousands of volunteers as they go out to dozens of different sites around the watershed to pick-up trash, serve their communities, and enjoy the Anacostia River.

No matter how you choose to celebrate Earth Month, we hope you make real connections with our local parks and greenspaces – and if you’re looking to give, consider donating to Casey Trees to Restore, Enhance and Protect D.C.’s Tree Canopy! Casey Trees relies on the support of friends, neighbors and volunteers like you to make our work possible.

And consider becoming a Casey Trees Member today and receive some incredible perks and benefits – all while doing your part to help build a greener place to live for us all.