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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Businesses, Crafters, Entrepreneurs and Everyone In Between – Get Your Name Out at the Canopy Awards

The Fifth Annual Canopy Awards is just three months away! (Do you have your ticket yet?) We know you have the saved the date on your calendar and are eagerly …

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What Ward in D.C. Do You Personify? Take Our Quiz!

In honor of the Fifth Annual Canopy Awards celebrating the City of Trees, take our quiz to figure out which of the eight wards you’re most like. Then, if you …

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Certified Tree Advocates Featured in ‘Trees are Key’

If you’re active in the urban forestry world on Twitter (what, you aren’t?) you may be familiar with Paul Johnson, the Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for the Texas A&M …

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Measure for Pleasure! Volunteer with Casey Trees this Spring and Summer

Join us at one of the many classes, workshops and park inventories throughout the District! Whether you want to get your hands dirty, learn more about trees, or pitch in …

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Presidents and Trees

Between planting trees themselves, preserving trees, or just enjoying their beauty, our President’s have long treasured trees. This President’s Day, enjoy these fun tidbits about presidents and trees. While George …

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Ready or Not, Here Come the Cherry Blossoms.

Can you believe it has been exactly a year since the last time we were discussing the fate of the cherry blossoms?  (Literally, the photos in this article were taken …

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High Five: Fifth Annual Canopy Awards Tickets are On Sale

In past years, we got campy under the canopy, celebrated our beautiful parks and followed Alice into the canopy. How will we honor our urban forest and its inspiring tree …

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Don’t Throw Away Your Shot

It’s your final shot for Discounted Early-Bird tickets to the Fifth Annual Canopy Awards, our annual celebration of the best and brightest in urban forestry. Our flagship event highlights the …

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Cleveland Park Streetscape Improvement Project

Remember the rainy day in 2016 that turned the Cleveland Park metro station into a cascading waterfall? Years before that watery commute, DDOT was analyzing nearby Connecticut Avenue for its …

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Sweet Gifts for Your Sweetheart

Valentine’s Day is like coconut: you either love it or hate it. If you’re looking for a little treat for someone special (or yourself!), here are a few fun ideas… …

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Save the Date for the Fifth Annual Canopy Awards!

..are you excited?! Because we’re excited. See you April 26 – Arbor Day Eve – for the 5th Annual Canopy Awards. Let’s get together and celebrate our City of Trees. …

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Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month, celebrated every February in the States, is a time to remember and honor the many groups and individuals who contributed to the success and achievements of this …