Small Cells, Big Loss
The District is preparing for new 5th Generation (5G) infrastructure. With this infrastructure, D.C. is hoping to provide more reliable wireless telecommunications to our communities. The… Read More
Leaf Collection Info in D.C.
The fall foliage is so gorgeous. That is until it is a wet, slippery mess on your sidewalk and throughout your yard. What’s a D.C. citizen… Read More
Take Action for a Brilliant, #ResilientDC
Climate change is projected to cause heavier rain events and hotter, longer summers in Washington, D.C. As our city implements the forward-thinking Sustainable DC and Climate… Read More
DDOT Has Room to Grow
While we tackle parks, schools, and community sites, the city is responsible for trees within the right-of-the-way – that critical space between the sidewalk and the… Read More
Urban Forestry Scholarship Available
Founded in 1913, The Garden Club of America (GCA) is a volunteer nonprofit organization comprised of 200 member clubs and approximately 18,000 club members throughout the… Read More
700 Trees Away From Our Goal
Happy November! Fall beauty is in full swing (evidence here and here) and so is our Fall season. We’re about halfway through if you can even… Read More
Top Misconceptions About Planting a Tree
When it comes to planting a tree there is a lot of information flying around – and not all of it is accurate! Here are some… Read More
Worth a Thousand Words
Thanks to many volunteers, dedicated project organizers, fresh-faced newbies, and wise team leaders, our record-breaking season is off to a strong start. November is an ideal… Read More
On Worlds Cities Day Today, How Trees Are Key to Sustainable and Resilient Cities
October 31 is a big day. Yes it’s Halloween (do you have a tree themed costume?) but it is also World Cities Day! Declared by the… Read More
Advocacy Works: Climate Ready DC
Back in 2016 the District Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE) drafted the Climate Ready D.C. Plan. During the public engagement period Casey Trees staff and volunteers worked with the city to identify how trees could be incorporated as a management tool. Read More
Five Simple Steps to Engage with D.C. for its Trees
When it comes to working with D.C. governmental agencies, whether that’s DDOT (who oversees the Urban Forestry Division, who we, understandably, work a lot with), DPR,… Read More
Tree of the Month: Sassafras
Fun to say and beneficial to our urban forests, introducing Sassafras albidum, better known simply as the Sassafras. This deciduous tree is captivating for a number… Read More
Top Places to Peep Fall Foliage in D.C.
Sure there’s Shenandoah National Park and Prince William Forest, but what if you don’t have all day to dedicate to our region’s changing leaves? There are… Read More
Wild and Well: A Meditative Tree Walk and Mindfulness Practice
Get well, go outside. Research from all over the world suggests that being in nature overall reduces stress levels, increases immunity, and promotes a sense of… Read More
Why Partnering with DPR Rocks for You and D.C.’s Trees
Anyone who lives, works, or plays in the District knows it’s an unusual and unique place. Not quite a state, not quite just a city, there… Read More