The Leaflet
A Day at Anacostia Park
Last Friday, our education team had the pleasure of attending the Anacostia Environmental Youth Summit (AEYS). Each year, approximately 400 District students attend the AEYS. At this FREE outdoor event, students interact …
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May. 22 2023
Early Summer EventsAnd just like that, our planting season has come to an end! Although our Community Tree Plantings won’t be back until Fall, there are still plenty of ways to get …
May. 22 2023
Closing Out the Planting SeasonAt Casey Trees, we have a different idea of the “New Year” – we look at the year in terms of fall and spring seasons. So, as we wrap on another …
May. 15 2023
In Response to Casey Trees’ 2022 Tree Report Card: Tree ProtectionWe’ve received several dozen inquiries since we launched our most recent Tree Report Card, mostly focused on the failing grade for Tree Protection. Given this, we thought we’d take a …
May. 15 2023
Recently, there has been a surge of news coverage in urban forestry, as people across the country are recognizing the importance of trees in urban areas. Like the recent study …
May. 15 2023
Fred Gamble, Jr. is a proud resident of DC’s Ward 8, long-time teacher, dog lover, and Casey Trees free trees recipient! Mr. Gamble is an ESOL (English to Speaker of …
May. 8 2023
The Adaptability of Trees in Urban Spaces
Join us for a May tree walk in the Virginia Avenue Gardens to learn about Trees on Structures with our conservation planner! The Virginia Avenue Gardens of the Federal Reserve …
May. 8 2023
The Largest Tree Species of DC
Large trees are a majestic presence in our environment that provide numerous benefits to both humans and all living things. Their towering height and broad canopies offer shade and respite …
May. 8 2023
2023 Canopy Awards Photos Are Here!
Our annual Canopy Awards might be over – but we’re back with all the beautiful photos of our wonderful guests enjoying the night! It was an honor to host our …
May. 1 2023
Thanks for Attending the Canopy Awards!
Last Friday, we celebrated our annual Canopy Awards! It was an honor to host our volunteers, donors, community members, and friends for a night of honoring those who have been …
May. 1 2023
Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to planting trees and celebrating their importance to our environment. It was first observed in the United States in 1872 in Nebraska, where …
May. 1 2023
Interview with a Tree Ambassador: Keith Jones
Here at Casey Trees, it is an integral part of our mission to connect people to trees, through trees – and one of the ways we have expanded our reach …