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Where Nature’s Canvas Meets Human Creativity

Last week, Casey Trees was honored to attend a special reception hosted by the Zenith Community Arts Foundation (ZCAF) at the Ven Gallery in the Embassy Row Hotel. The event …

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Late Winter Events

Our winter volunteer season continues with lots of tree care and invasive removals this February! Join us in mulching trees throughout the city or removing vines that are dangerous to …

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Winter Tree ID: Buds & Seeds

As we continue our Winter Tree ID series, we turn our attention to the fascinating buds and seeds of our city’s trees. These small yet significant features tell the story …

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Arlington’s Tree Canopy – Modest Gains, Big Opportunities

The Washington, DC region is known for its lush urban forests, with each jurisdiction playing a crucial role in maintaining our green network. Our neighbors in Arlington County boast an …

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2025 Spring Break Camp

Looking for a fun, educational, and meaningful way for your kids to spend spring break? Join Casey Trees’ Planet Protectors camp from April 14–18 and discover how to care for …

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Winter Tree ID: The Beauty of Bark

When winter arrives and trees shed their leafy identifiers, a whole new world of discovery opens up. Without foliage, we’re invited to notice a tree’s subtle and striking details—its bark, …

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Winter Tree Care

As we kick off 2025, a fresh blanket of snow graced Washington, DC last night, adding a picturesque charm to the cityscape. While the sight of snow-covered trees is magical, …

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New Year, New You!

As we step into a fresh new year, let’s make a collective resolution to nurture our urban forests and embrace sustainability in our communities. Simple, meaningful actions—like planting trees, reducing …

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Last Call for the GCA Fellowship

Are you a graduate or advanced undergraduate student passionate about urban forestry, environmental studies, or horticulture? Do you dream of making a lasting impact on urban forests and the communities …

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Reflecting on a Year of Community at Casey Trees

As we close out 2024, it’s time to reflect on an incredible year of growth, collaboration, and community impact. None of it would have been possible without the hard work, …

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Thinking About Trees as an Investment

Have you ever wondered how much it really costs to plant a tree in the DMV? While the human health and environmental benefits of trees are priceless, each tree we …

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Holiday Tree Disposal

With the closing of the holiday season, it is time to find out best practices for your holiday trees and greenery. Read below to find out where and how to …

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2024: Our Impact by the Numbers

As we begin to wrap up 2024, we want to share with you some of our proudest achievements and milestones we’ve been able to accomplish this last year. We celebrated …

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Gift Yourself a Tree in 2025

As we move into the care season, we eagerly await spring’s planting season – a time of renewal and growth. If you don’t currently have trees, or if you’ve been …

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Evergreen Trees

As we shift into the winter season, you may notice how many of our city’s trees have dropped their painted autumn leaves to rest and lay dormant during the months …