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GCA Fellowship is Open

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 open to …

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Holiday Gift Guide

With the Holidays approaching fast, we’re here with a fabulous gift guide for the tree lovers in your life. Remember! All orders must be placed by Tuesday, December 19 in …

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2023 in Review

As we begin to wrap up 2023, we want to take a moment to look back at some of our proudest achievements and milestones we’ve been able to accomplish this last …

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Growing Together

Imagine a neighborhood where every backyard is adorned with vibrant, leafy canopies – providing shade, beauty, and a whole host of environmental benefits to our communities. With our tree planting …

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Closing out the Planting Season

Don’t miss your final chances to join us in making a positive impact on the environment this season! *New Planting Event this weekend!* Join us for an extraordinary community tree …

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Giving Tuesday

This Tuesday is Giving Tuesday, one of the biggest and most impactful giving days of the year, especially for local nonprofits like ours. Current tree canopy coverage stands at 37%, …

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Reimagine Anacostia Park

One aspect of our mission at Casey Trees is to protect DC’s tree canopy, but another extension of that mission is to enhance canopy wherever possible. If you participated in …

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Late Fall Events are Here!

The last month of our Fall planting season is here! And with it are a few more chances for you to join us in the field to plant some trees, …

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Black Friday Sale

As the holiday season approaches, Casey Trees invites you to celebrate the spirit of giving with our exciting Black Friday sale! Whether you’re a dedicated tree lover or seeking the …

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Embrace the Greenery

Are you looking to transform your yard or outdoor area into a beautiful space that you’ll enjoy through the seasons, while also creating a haven for local wildlife, supporting biodiversity, …

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A Historic Investment in Outdoor Learning

Casey Trees is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the largest environmental education grant in our history—$600,000 from the DC Department of Energy and Environment for the 2023-24 …

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Behind the Scenes at DOEE

At Casey Trees, we work closely with the city’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). Among other cooperative activities, we plant free trees as part of DOEE’s RiverSmart Homes program, …

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Update: Saving Trees at Rock Creek Park Golf Course

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us, submitted comments, talked to their neighbors, or otherwise spread awareness of the National Park Service’s plan to rehabilitate the Rock …

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Are Acorns Trying to Tell Us Something?

As winter approaches, the age-old debate over whether nature offers clues to predict the upcoming snowfall season resurfaces. While meteorologists rely on sophisticated tools and models to forecast winter weather, …

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These Shirts Plant Trees

We are thrilled to present our newest collection of tree-inspired merch that reflects our passion for the environment and our love for the District’s trees. Head on over to the Casey …