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From Farm to Street

As spring approaches at Casey Tree Farm, the days are warming, trees are beginning to bud, and we’ve just sent off our last load of trees to be planted this …

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Volunteers in action, removing invasive species from one of our protected conservation easements, Hellbender Hill.

Mar. 14 2025

Our Weekend Fostering Community & Speaking for Trees

We’ve had an eventful few weeks filled with inspiring gatherings to foster community and protect our environment. Here’s a recap of some of the recent events where you might have seen …

A close-up of a flowering Yoshino cherry blossom tree

Mar. 14 2025

Cherry Blossom Season is Here! Find Blooms Near You.

Spring is in the air, and that means one thing in DC—cherry blossoms. Every year, the city transforms into a pastel dreamscape as thousands of cherry trees burst into bloom. …

Mar. 10 2025

The Science of the Seasons: Spring Phenology

This article is part of a recurring series in collaboration with Bartlett Tree Experts on the seasonal expressions of phenology – the study of biological cycles and the timing and …

Mar. 10 2025

Meet Baltimore’s TreeKeepers

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with some of the great people of TreeBaltimore about Baltimore TreeKeepers! The program is an initiative of the City of Baltimore dedicated to …

Mar. 10 2025

Join us as we Kick-off our Spring Planting Season!

We are just getting warmed up this spring with lots of fun new events throughout April! Join us at one of our many Community Tree Plantings or visit our partners …

Mar. 3 2025

Earned Accreditation

We have exciting news to share—Casey Trees has officially been awarded national accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission! This designation recognizes our steadfast commitment to responsible land conservation and …

Mar. 3 2025

Meet our New Development Director!

We at Casey Trees are thrilled to welcome Valerie Fitton-Kane as our new Development Director! Valerie brings a wealth of experience and passion for environmental stewardship, and we’re excited about …

Mar. 3 2025

How Energy Efficiency Solutions and Trees Work Together

At Casey Trees, we know that trees do more than beautify our streets—they provide essential environmental benefits, including energy savings. That’s why we’re excited to highlight the work of the …

Feb. 24 2025

Phenology February Final Round of Voting

It’s our Phenology February Final! (phew, say that three times fast). This is it, the final showdown – after weeks of fierce competition and hundreds of votes cast, we’re down …

Feb. 24 2025

Celebrating the Ongoing Legacy of Benjamin Banneker

As we celebrate Black History Month, Casey Trees is proud to highlight Benjamin Banneker—a brilliant mathematician, astronomer, surveyor, and naturalist whose legacy is deeply rooted in Washington, DC. Banneker, a …

Feb. 24 2025

A Thriving Forest at Brentwood Reservoir

Last Saturday, we returned to the Brentwood Reservoir to give some well-deserved care to nearly 200 trees we’ve planted there over the years. Tree care days like these are just …