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Bush Honeysuckle

Most UN-Wanted: Bush Honeysuckle

The Casey Trees’ most unwanted invasive plant species series continues with week three looking at another highly problematic, tree-harming plant: Bush Honeysuckle. With just two more weeks to go, we will be looking …

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A Glance at MANTS

Last week, our farm team had the honor of attending the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), one of the largest private trade shows serving the horticulture industry and the premier …

Group photo of volunteers at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.

Celebrating Service

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a remarkable leader who dedicated his life to advocating for civil rights and justice. His selfless service and commitment to nonviolence and human dignity …

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Most UN-Wanted: Porcelain Berry

The Casey Trees’ most unwanted invasive plant species series continues with week two looking at another highly problematic, tree harming plant: Porcelain Berry. With three more weeks to go, Casey …

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Last Chance to Apply for the GCA Fellowship

Attention all grad and advanced undergrad students studying urban forestry! The Garden Club of America’s urban forestry fellowship deadline is JANUARY 15! Don’t miss your chance at $7,500! Eligibility is …

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Learning About our Regional Forests

Historically at Casey Trees, we’re an organization that focuses on restoring, enhancing, and protecting the tree canopy of our nation’s capital. But understanding that our tree canopy, and the tree …

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Most UN-Wanted: English Ivy

For the next five weeks, Casey Trees will be focusing on the top 5 most problematic invasive plant species within the DMV. These top five most (un)wanted is based on …

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Tips for Healthy Winter Trees

As we kick off the new year and temperatures continue to drop, it’s important that we keep our trees in mind this winter season. Proper care during these colder months …

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Resolutions That Take Root

It’s that time of year again. We greet 2024 with excitement and thoughts of change for the coming year. We often commit to these thoughts of change by making new …

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Holiday Tree Collection 2023

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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A Great Year For Trees

It’s been a great year for DC’s trees, and we ended the year even stronger than expected! In 2023, we planted over 6,000 trees, engaged with over 4,000 volunteers, visited …

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What Our Tree Canopy is Worth

You’re probably familiar with the saying, “The best things in life are free.” It’s a sentiment that reminds us that it’s the simple pleasures that bring our life the most …

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Last Day for Gifts!

Christmas is right around the corner, and we’re here with your FINAL reminder that today, Monday December 18th, is the last day to order from our shop for the chance of a …

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These Invasives Don’t Stand A Chance

As we close out our 2023 event season, we ended strong with an invasive removal at Hellbender Hill. As you may know, this greenspace near the Hellbender Brewing Company is …

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January Events are Here!

Happy early New Year from Casey Trees! As we reflect on 2023 as it comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who came out to our events this …