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There are so many ways to support our mission and your love for the trees here are a few we want to remind you of! Wear your heart on your …
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May. 16 2022
Advocates ask DC Council to Restore Tree Fund!Last week, hundreds of residents and tree advocates from across the District sent letters to the Council telling them not to raid the Tree Fund in their budget bill. Thanks …
May. 9 2022
DC Named Best Big City Park System in USA (Again)Trust for Public Land announced today that Washington, DC, was rated the nation’s best park system on its 2022 ParkScore® index. The ranking is based on five characteristics of an …
May. 9 2022
Nothing gets DC going quiet like the various animal cams around town. From the pandas to the eagles we take pride in our shared viewing of the animal kingdom milestones. …
May. 9 2022
While technically we still have a few more weeks till summer, we are feeling those summer break vibes. Hot girl summer is starting out strong: secure your spots now to …
May. 2 2022
Celebrating This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month through Cherry Trees
May marks the arrival of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a month to celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions of generations of Asian/Pacific Americans have made to …
May. 2 2022
Weekly Watering Alerts are Back!
It’s May, and you know what that means – temperatures are rising and Weekly Watering Alerts are back, baby! Starting now until the last week of September we’ll be issuing …
May. 2 2022
Field Report: An Arbor Month Photo Recap
We blinked and Arbor Month is behind us. From tree plantings, to tree walks, to tree care events, we’ve had a month chock-full of trees — just how we like …
Apr. 25 2022
Picnic Party Pack for Arbor Day
It’s Arbor Month – the monthlong celebration of trees we may or may not have made up, culminating in the actual real holiday of Arbor Day on Friday! There are …
Apr. 25 2022
We need YOU to speak for the trees!
The DC Council will soon vote on B24-444, the Urban Forest Preservation Authority Amendment Act, or UFPAAA. This bill would strengthen protections for DC’s largest – Special and Heritage Trees. …
Apr. 18 2022
National Volunteer Week: It’s Your Time to Shine
April is a busy month here in the urban forestry world. We have to celebrate Earth Day, Canopy Award honorees, Arbor Day, and last but not least – National Volunteer …