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July 2019
Volunteer: Cherry Tree Pruning July 27th
Join Casey Trees and the National Park Service on July 27th for a special opportunity to prune the summer suckers of the historic cherry trees. Suckers are an adventitious shoot which grows from a bud at the base of a tree or directly from its roots. Pruning these suckers allows for the tree to redirect its energy into growth within its canopy and producing those beautiful blooms and berries. Who Should Volunteer? Anyone! No previous pruning experience is required. Requirements All volunteers…
Find out more »August 2019
Tree Inventory: Anacostia Park
Join Casey Trees for the last inventory of the Summer season! Enjoy being outside? Love nature, trees, and science, this event is for you! Put your tree skills to the test before the summer heat sets in, join Casey Trees on their last inventory of the season along the Anacostia River. Many of these trees have never been surveyed for their health, size or species and we need your help! Who Should Attend? Open to the general public, you do…
Find out more »Volunteer: Cherry Tree Pruning August 10th
Join Casey Trees and the National Park Service on August 10th for a special opportunity to prune the summer suckers of the historic cherry trees. Suckers are an adventitious shoot which grows from a bud at the base of a tree or directly from its roots. Pruning these suckers allows for the tree to redirect its energy into growth within its canopy and producing those beautiful blooms and berries. Who Should Volunteer? Anyone! No previous pruning experience is required. Requirements All volunteers…
Find out more »Intro to Tree ID
Are you enthused and curious about the naturally rooted structures around you? Feeling overwhelmed by the number of different tree species living in D.C.? Join Casey Trees and the Department of Parks and Recreation as we introduce you to the trees lining our streets, backyards, parks, and schools. During this training, you will learn how to identify trees commonly found in Washington D.C. - from the sprouting buds and leaves - to the beautiful flowers we love so much. Following…
Find out more »Volunteer: Cherry Tree Pruning August 17th
Join Casey Trees and the National Park Service on August 17th for a special opportunity to prune the summer suckers of the historic cherry trees. Suckers are an adventitious shoot which grows from a bud at the base of a tree or directly from its roots. Pruning these suckers allows for the tree to redirect its energy into growth within its canopy and producing those beautiful blooms and berries. Who Should Volunteer? Anyone! No previous pruning experience is required. Requirements All volunteers…
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