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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Summer Youth Programming
In an era where environmental challenges loom large, nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards is crucial for the well-being of our planet. Here at Casey Trees, we have taken …
Ready for Watering Week!
It’s that time of year again – Casey Trees Fourth Annual Watering Challenge! In 2020, we started out with a goal to water 1,000 trees. In 2021, we set our …
And the Largest Tree is…
After a month of searching far and wide for the largest tree in DC, YOU, our citizen scientists out in the field have brought forward an answer! Throughout this search, …
Remembering Chris Vetick
In Loving Memory of Chris Vetick: A Champion of Trees April 5, 1959 – July 9, 2023 With heavy hearts, we remember and honor Christopher Leonard Vetick, a remarkable individual who …
Squash the Spotted Lanternfly!
All across the Mid-Atlantic, agencies and outlets have been releasing warnings to alert the public of the spotted lanternfly. While DC is lucky enough to have avoided an infestation, there have been …