Looking Back at Spring
As May comes to an end, so does our spring tree planting season here at Casey Trees. With almost 3500 newly planted trees across the DMV’s parks, schools, and homes …
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Serviceberry Season is Here!
If you’ve taken a walk around DC, then you’ve probably passed a serviceberry tree. It is a popular urban tree due to its durable nature that can handle a variety …
Take a Hike for National Trails Day
In honor of National Trails Day coming up on June 1st, we’re here to provide you with some of the best, wooded trails across the DMV area. Whether you’re a …
Preserving History: Casey Trees and the Legacy of Presidential Connections
In a fascinating blend of history and horticulture, Casey Trees recently embarked on a mission to extend a piece of Washington DC’s iconic cherry blossom legacy to Sagamore Hill National …
June Events are Here
Get warmed up this June with our exciting new events! Join us as we kick off the summer with a variety of engaging activities that bring our community together and …
Rooting for 50% Regional Canopy
Exciting news for the urban forests of the DMV! The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors has adopted a new regional tree canopy goal as part of …
Growing Together: Community Tree Planting in Hyattsville
In a collaborative effort between Casey Trees and the City of Hyattsville, 98 new trees have found their roots in the picturesque landscape of the Hyattsville University Hills Park (also …
IRA Trees in the Ground
Last year, 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 …
Mulching Do’s and Don’ts
As we gear up for the sweltering summer months, it’s prime time to give our leafy friends a little extra care, especially when it comes to hydration and mulching. While …
Strawberry Moon Chitalpa Blooms at the Casey Tree Farm
Exciting news is budding at the Casey Trees Farm as it welcomes a charming addition to its arboreal family: the Strawberry Moon Chitalpa (×Chitalpa tashkentensis ‘Strawberry Moon’)! This captivating species …
Looking Back at the 2024 Canopy Awards
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2024 Canopy Awards! It was a pleasure to host our volunteers, donors, community members, and friends for a night of honoring …
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
As we celebrate Teachers Appreciation Week, we find it fitting to extend our deepest gratitude to the remarkable educators who tirelessly nurture the seeds of environmental stewardship in the hearts …
That’s a Wrap on Arbor Week!
The month of April is perhaps one of the busiest times at Casey Trees. Not only are we planting trees, leading invasive removals, reaching out at community events, advocating for …
Checking-in on our Conservation Easements
Here at Casey Trees our conservation easements are dedicated to restoring fragmented patches of urban forest, fostering vibrant urban ecosystems, promoting public health, and safeguarding green spaces for both tree …
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale: Small Bugs Causing Big Headaches
This article is the second in a series of featured stories this spring/summer with our partners at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories. This partner series aims to educate the DC region …