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New Year of the Trees

Did you know there is such a thing a the “New Year of the Trees?” The 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar—celebrated last week on January 31—is the day …

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Last Call for Garden Club of America Urban Forestry Fellowship Applications

Time is ticking to apply for the Garden Club of America (GCA)  Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry. Complete applications are due January 31. The GCA, a volunteer nonprofit organization …

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Help Cement Your Spot at Volunteer Events: Become a Casey Trees Member

We could not do the work that we do without our Members! By joining today, you’re not only showing your commitment to our city and its trees, you’re also joining …

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Know A Student Interested in or Studying Forestry?

Does your niece, neighbor, childhood best friend, colleague, or alumni group have an interest in urban forestry? Don’t forget to share the Garden Club of America’s urban forestry scholarship! Applications …

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From the Archives: Pruning Tips

With frozen ground hampering planting plans and no need to water young trees, you may be wondering what else you can do throughout the winter to encourage healthy and sustainable …

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Did You See Our New Shirts?

In the holiday hustle and bustle, perhaps you missed a new and pretty exciting addition to the the ColleCTion – our new long sleeve shirts! Designed by our very own …

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Jessica Sanders is a Trail Blazer Award Finalist

Each year since 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has presented awards at its annual recognition program for work at the international, national, state, and community levels to recognize conservation efforts …

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Shutdown Blues Set In? We Can Keep You Busy!

While we work mostly with local District partners, we’re aware that many of our constituents, volunteers, donors, and advocates who work within the Federal government may have found themselves with …

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Kingman Island & Heritage Island are now a Designated State Conservation Area

Did you know it’s the Year of the Anacostia? To kick things off, last week Mayor Bowser announced significant conservation and investment commitments for Kingman and Heritage Islands. Mayor Muriel …

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A Surprising Feature of Historic Photos

Our fair District is a historic and photogenic city, there is no doubt. When looking a before and after photos of places throughout the city, we found ourselves looking at …

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The Nine Lives of Christmas Trees

After we learned that D.C. will pick up your Christmas Tree with trash and recycling until February 2nd, we started to wonder what other purposes Christmas trees serve. Surely they …

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Farewell to Jim Woodworth

It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that we announce Jim Woodworth’s departure as Director of Tree Planting. Since 2003, Jim played a key role in the development …

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Trees 101: Sign Up and Start Your Journey

Do you want to play a greater role in re-treeing D.C.? We need your help to protect and promote trees in our urban forest! Trees 101 provides a foundation in …

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#ICYMI: The Washington Post Featured the Casey Tree Farm

Ever wanted to know where we get most of our trees or what exact we do out at our farm in Berryville, VA? Look no further! The Washington Post recently …

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Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolutions

A new year, a new opportunity to be your very best self. Let us help you fulfill your 2018 resolution – whatever it maybe be. Want to get more involved …