How Climate Change is Affecting Cherry Blossom Season
Every year, cherry blossom season signals the start of longer, warmer days in our nation’s capital with a burst of life and color. A gift from Japan in 1912, cherry …
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Nurturing Trees and Community in Hyattsville
This month, we teamed up with the City of Hyattsville for a hands-on community tree care at Driskell Park to empower residents with the knowledge and experience to plant and …
Our Weekend Fostering Community & Speaking for Trees
We’ve had an eventful few weeks filled with inspiring gatherings to foster community and protect our environment. Here’s a recap of some of the recent events where you might have seen …
Cherry Blossom Season is Here! Find Blooms Near You.
Spring is in the air, and that means one thing in DC—cherry blossoms. Every year, the city transforms into a pastel dreamscape as thousands of cherry trees burst into bloom. …
The Science of the Seasons: Spring Phenology
This article is part of a recurring series in collaboration with Bartlett Tree Experts on the seasonal expressions of phenology – the study of biological cycles and the timing and …
Meet Baltimore’s TreeKeepers
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with some of the great people of TreeBaltimore about Baltimore TreeKeepers! The program is an initiative of the City of Baltimore dedicated to …
Join us as we Kick-off our Spring Planting Season!
We are just getting warmed up this spring with lots of fun new events throughout April! Join us at one of our many Community Tree Plantings or visit our partners …
Earned Accreditation
We have exciting news to share—Casey Trees has officially been awarded national accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission! This designation recognizes our steadfast commitment to responsible land conservation and …
Meet our New Development Director!
We at Casey Trees are thrilled to welcome Valerie Fitton-Kane as our new Development Director! Valerie brings a wealth of experience and passion for environmental stewardship, and we’re excited about …
How Energy Efficiency Solutions and Trees Work Together
At Casey Trees, we know that trees do more than beautify our streets—they provide essential environmental benefits, including energy savings. That’s why we’re excited to highlight the work of the …
Phenology February Final Round of Voting
It’s our Phenology February Final! (phew, say that three times fast). This is it, the final showdown – after weeks of fierce competition and hundreds of votes cast, we’re down …
Celebrating the Ongoing Legacy of Benjamin Banneker
As we celebrate Black History Month, Casey Trees is proud to highlight Benjamin Banneker—a brilliant mathematician, astronomer, surveyor, and naturalist whose legacy is deeply rooted in Washington, DC. Banneker, a …
A Thriving Forest at Brentwood Reservoir
Last Saturday, we returned to the Brentwood Reservoir to give some well-deserved care to nearly 200 trees we’ve planted there over the years. Tree care days like these are just …
Phenology February Semi-Finals
Welcome back to Phenology February, where every leaf, bud, and branch has a story to tell! We’re officially in the semi-final round, and the competition is tighter than ever as …
Advocacy Update: Our Successes and Legislation We’re Tracking
As we step into 2025, it’s clear that we’re in the midst of a significant year for advocacy at Casey Trees and across DC. Our work is a continuous journey, …