Teaming Up for a Greener Future
At Casey Trees, partnership is at the heart of what we do. Reaching 40% tree canopy by 2032 can only be achieved when we all work together towards this collective …
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Grow (and Plant!) with Us This Fall
Our fall season is just getting started, with lots of fun upcoming events this November! Come join us for one of our Community Tree Plantings or one of our many …
Learning from Indigenous Wisdom
Monday was Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and many of us enjoyed this federal holiday outdoors, especially now that the weather has cooled after Earth’s record-hot summer. It’s also a good holiday to …
Planting Roots, Growing Futures
Last Wednesday, Casey Trees held a very special school tree planting on the campus of Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES), a place where deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through …
Trees Help us Breathe Easy
At Casey Trees, we know that a healthy environment starts with clean air—and that’s why we’re proud to work with Clean Air Partners. This dynamic organization has been making a …
Autumn at the Casey Tree Farm
Last Thursday, we visited the Casey Trees Farm in Berryville, VA, to check out the latest developments and see the hard work that goes into preparing trees for their new …
Connecting on Conservation at the Land Trust Alliance Rally
Each year, the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) hosts a National Land Conservation Conference where thousands of conservation professionals meet to exchange knowledge, ideas, tools, strategies and make connections. Casey Trees …
James and the Jefferson Elm
At the turn of the 20th century, American Elms were ubiquitous in urban landscapes across the United States. The tree was prized for its graceful vase-like shape and ability to …
Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Plant Trees
As the intense heat of summer gives way to the crisp, colorful days of fall, an everlasting truth emerges – autumn is one of the best times to plant trees. …
Finding Calm Among the Trees
We closed out the 2024 Urban Tree Summit last Thursday with a serene and reflective field session: Forest Bathing at Brookside Gardens, led by Ana Ka’ahanui. This peaceful practice, known …
2024 Urban Tree Summit: A Successful Day of Learning and Collaboration
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Urban Tree Summit! It was so exciting to return to an in-person format and connect face-to-face with so …
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th to October 15th marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and honor the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United …
Our Fall Events Are Just Getting Started!
Come join Casey Trees this fall for a ton of fun events! Whether you’re getting your hands dirty with the return of our Community Tree Plantings or visiting us at …
A National Movement to Re-Tree Playgrounds
Everyone has childhood memories of playing on a playground, but what’s fascinating is how each generation remembers those playgrounds looking completely different. That’s because the history of playground design, though …
Nature’s Autumn Spectacle
We all love DC’s famous cherry trees, but when autumn rolls around, something else steals the show. The leaves in our city burst into fiery reds, yellows, and oranges, turning …