Tree Climbing is Coming to American University
Just in time for the arrival of beautiful spring weather, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (MAC-ISA) is hosting its annual Tree Climbing Championship on the …
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Phew. This Cold Spring Shouldn’t Affect the Cherry Blossoms and Peak Bloom
Who can forget last year, when the cherry blossoms were heavily damaged by a late season cold snap. Frigid March temperatures and a snowstorm ravaged about half of our cherry …
Announcing the 2018 Canopy Awards Winners
The Canopy Awards is not just a great party — it’s also our unique way of honoring the people and partners working to protect and promote D.C.’s tree canopy. We’re …
Only Four Weeks Until the Fifth Annual Canopy Awards
Can you even believe it? That’s only: 28 days until you get your hands on the endless food and drink options at Dock 5. 672 hours until you’ll join us …
Barking Up the Right Tree: Bark ID Class
We’re excited to feature a post that was originally published on TreeStewards.org. Without further ado, here’s a stellar recap of our recent Bark Identification class we held earlier in March. …
Fill Your Calendar and Heart with Joy: Volunteer with Us This Spring
After Winter 2.0 last week it is safe to say we can all use some warmer activities to look forward to. Fear not! With Park Inventory spots still available, we …
Pheno Forecasts Guide Pest Insect Control Actions
We’re excited to welcome a guest post from the USA National Phenology Network all about maps they released to help estimate the appropriate time to treat pesky pests that haunt our …
From the Archives, but Quite Relevant: Pre and Post Storm Resources
March came in like a lion for sure. With wind gusts up to 71 mph, schools closed, the federal government closed, and numerous planes, trains, and automobiles halted, it’s safe …
Bummed Winter is Hanging Around? These Early Bloomers are Sure to Brighten Your Mood (and Yard!)
Does winter wear on a bit long for your taste? Brighten up your day with plants and trees that bloom early, so you can get the earliest start on spring. …
Five Years, Five Reasons to Attend
Can you believe this is the Fifth Annual Canopy Awards? It seems like only yesterday was the inaugural “Get Campy under the Canopy”. Think you’ve seen it all in five …
Wednesday is International Day of Forests – Celebrate the Power of Our Urban Forest
The history of human existence and civilizations is intertwined with forests and trees. Forests are crucial for the goods and services they provide, upon which people all over the world depend. Strategies …
Vibrant Cities Lab: Grow an Urban Forestry Program from the Ground Up
How do you easily make cities more vibrant? That is the main question the U.S. Forest Service, American Forests, and the National Association of Regional Councils was looking to answer …
Female Trees Facts
As we reflect on Women’s History Month and the amazing contributions of female foresters, we started thinking about some other famous female in the arboriculture world – female trees. Some …
Notable Books with Trees
With summer temps on the way (in February?), now is the time to head outside with a great book. Although, is there ever a bad time to curl up with …
Meet Our New Tree Planting Director, Robert
We are thrilled to introduce our new Director of Tree Planting, Robert Shaut! As Tree Planting Director, Robert will oversee our planting efforts including Community Tree Plantings, Residential plantings, and …