The Leaflet
Mythbusting: Trees and Utilities
Last week in our month-long mythbusting series, we debunked the “trees and crime” myth that perpetuates the idea that trees, bushes, and other vegetation can obstruct views and sightlines that …
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Sep. 18 2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15th to October 15th, is a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States. …
Sep. 18 2023
Casey Trees Receives 2023 USDA Urban and Community Forestry GrantLast week, the USDA Forest Service announced a 1 billion dollar investment in trees and green space projects around the country, via Urban and Community Forestry Grants. The grants were …
Sep. 11 2023
Connecting to TreesOne of our founding values here at Casey Trees is connecting people to trees – through trees. And while we achieve this through a wide variety of educational, volunteer, and …
Sep. 11 2023
Trees Need Water This September
For years now, Casey Trees has published our weekly watering alerts. Newly planted trees — those that have been in the ground less than three years — require 25 gallons …
Sep. 11 2023
Mythbusting: The “Trees and Crime” Myth
Last week in our month-long mythbusting series, we debunked the “big tree” myth that makes some homeowners and residents reluctant to plant large canopy trees. We concluded that with proper …
Sep. 5 2023
Montgomery Parks (Montgomery County, MD) and Casey Trees (Washington, DC) present the 2023 Urban Tree Summit. This year, we are bringing back our hybrid conference with both virtual and field …
Sep. 5 2023
Mythbusting: The “Big Tree” Myth
At Casey Trees, we receive countless requests for tree plantings each year, many from homeowners. Last year we planted over 5,000 trees – our largest amount ever in a year. …
Sep. 5 2023
Books for Back-to-School: Our Picks!
As we kick off the school year, it’s essential to ensure that our children not only excel in their academics but also develop a deep appreciation for the environment that …
Aug. 28 2023
It’s that time of year again, when we prepare for pawpaw trees to start dropping their fruit! Ripening around September through mid-October, pawpaws are the largest native fruit in North …
Aug. 28 2023
Oxon Run Day, hosted by the Friends of Oxon Run, is a vibrant community event that celebrates nature, fitness, and local engagement! This year, we had the pleasure of tabling …
Aug. 28 2023
Discussing the future with The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is an organization dedicated to creating a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability …