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Connecting to Trees

One of our founding values here at Casey Trees is connecting people to trees – through trees. And while we achieve this through a wide variety of educational, volunteer, and …

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Trees Need Water This September

For years now, Casey Trees has published our weekly watering alerts. Newly planted trees — those that have been in the ground less than three years — require 25 gallons …

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Mythbusting: The “Trees and Crime” Myth

Last week in our month-long mythbusting series, we debunked the “big tree” myth that makes some homeowners and residents reluctant to plant large canopy trees. We concluded that with proper …

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UTS One Week Away!

Montgomery Parks (Montgomery County, MD) and Casey Trees (Washington, DC) present the 2023 Urban Tree Summit. This year, we are bringing back our hybrid conference with both virtual and field …

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Mythbusting: The “Big Tree” Myth

At Casey Trees, we receive countless requests for tree plantings each year, many from homeowners. Last year we planted over 5,000 trees – our largest amount ever in a year. …

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Books for Back-to-School: Our Picks!

As we kick off the school year, it’s essential to ensure that our children not only excel in their academics but also develop a deep appreciation for the environment that …

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Prepare for Pawpaws!

It’s that time of year again, when we prepare for pawpaw trees to start dropping their fruit! Ripening around September through mid-October, pawpaws are the largest native fruit in North …

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Celebrating Oxon Run Day

Oxon Run Day, hosted by the Friends of Oxon Run, is a vibrant community event that celebrates nature, fitness, and local engagement! This year, we had the pleasure of tabling …

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Discussing the future with The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is an organization dedicated to creating a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability …

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Last Week of Deals

Attention all nature enthusiasts, tree lovers, and outdoor aficionados! Your chance to score incredible deals with Casey Trees’ big summer blowout sale is quickly slipping away! With just about a …

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A Forester Reflects on the Resilience of Trees

Nature, when left undisturbed, demonstrates the remarkable journey of turning barren land into flourishing forests. In the midst of this narrative lies a simple truth that often goes unnoticed – …

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September Events are Here!

Summer is starting to wind down and we are setting our sights on the busy fall season ahead! Join us in September at our Annual Urban Tree Summit to learn …

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Watering Challenge? Not for us!

At Casey Trees, our commitment to the environment and urban forestry is unwavering. It’s that time of year again when we rally our forces for a cause that goes beyond …

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2023 Urban Tree Summit Agenda

As the 2023 Urban Tree Summit is fast approaching, we’re here to remind you that there’s still one week left to get your Early bird tickets! With speakers joining us …

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Who Speaks for the Trees?

For Casey Trees, June 6th, 2023, was a bizarre day for tree advocacy. We learned that Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White would be introducing legislation to remove three trees in …