Education

Our age specific courses and materials share knowledge and tips needed to plant and care for trees throughout DC.

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Adding Shade and Creating Memories

Last Wednesday, Casey Trees joined forces with Imagine Morningside Public Charter School for a record-breaking planting event, adding 38 trees to the school yard—the most we’ve planted at a single …

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Empowering the Future of Urban Forestry

Over the past weeks, we’ve explored how the Garden Club of America’s (GCA) Urban Forestry Fellowship empowers students to make remarkable strides in urban forestry research. Let’s dive into the …

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Unlock Your Potential with the GCA Urban Forestry Fellowship!

Are you a graduate or advanced undergraduate student in urban forestry, environmental studies, or horticulture? If you’re driven to make an impact in urban forestry, then this opportunity is for …

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The Garden Club of America Fellowship is Back!

Calling all graduate and advanced undergraduate students in urban forestry, environmental studies, horticulture, and related fields! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Garden Club of America’s (GCA) Urban …

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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 …

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Branching Out in Brookland: A Casey Trees Summer Camp Adventure

At Casey Trees, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of urban tree stewards. By uplifting youth voices and engaging children in our community, we empower them to become tomorrow’s …

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

As we celebrate Teachers Appreciation Week, we find it fitting to extend our deepest gratitude to the remarkable educators who tirelessly nurture the seeds of environmental stewardship in the hearts …

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Treewise Sparks Excitement Among Young Urban Foresters

Casey Trees’ Treewise Spring Break Camp, “Every Day is Arbor Day,” proved to be a resounding success as young nature enthusiasts delved into the wonders of Washington, DC’s urban forest. …

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Meet the Honorees: Megan Fisk

As anticipation builds for the annual Canopy Awards, we continue to explore and learn about our esteemed honorees. Today we’ll be getting to know Megan Fisk, a beacon of environmental …

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Youth Earth Day Challenge

As Earth Day approaches, we’re inviting schools to embark on a month-long celebration of environmental awareness and activism with our second annual Youth Earth Day Challenge. This initiative encourages schools …

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Treewise Spring Break Day Camp 2024

Welcome to Casey Trees’ Treewise Spring Break Day Camp 2024! This camp is held April 15th and 16th, 2024, and is open to DC students enrolled in grades 3rd – …

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Last Chance to Apply for the GCA Fellowship

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 …

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Another Season of School Tree Plantings for the Books!

Planting trees is ecological work. It improves relationships in our urban ecosystems, helping with soil, hydrology, wildlife habitat, and clean air. How the tree is planted matters a lot. Casey …

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Making an Impact with the SCA

As you may know, Casey Trees works hard to provide environmental education lessons to students across the District. We are proud to announce that recently, in an effort to expand …

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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 …