Casey Trees

Trees pay for themselves—and then some. For every dollar invested in urban trees, cities get $2 to $5 back in energy savings, lower healthcare costs, and cleaner air and water. Trees are good for people. And they’re good for our economy. marketplace.org/story/2026/05/…

Nothing like a day in the park with free trees! We were thrilled to give away 150 trees at this weekend’s Anacostia River Festival! Vibes were high as neighbors took home native trees to help grow DC’s canopy, showing how trees are not only good for our planet, but fun, too. 🌱

Happy #ArborDay in the City of Trees! 🌳 From Rock Creek to the Anacostia waterfront, trees are woven into the fabric of Washington, DC. Today we celebrate our city’s homegrown monuments — and the people working to keep it that way. 🌿cityoftreesdc.org

Hey, DC! Our future is on the ballot.🌱 Don’t miss the DC Mayoral Sustainability Forum on Earth Day, where candidates can share their vision for a healthier, greener, and more equitable DC. Registration is free and open to the public: dcmayoralforum.org

Have you seen the Casey Trees bus yet?? 👀 This spring, we’re celebrating DC’s legacy as the City of Trees on buses and at metro stops across town. Spot a bus? Make sure you snap a pic and tag us for a chance to be reposted! Visit cityoftreesdc.org to learn more 🌳

The Eastern Redbud has entered the chat!🌸 While cherry blossoms claim the spotlight, Eastern Redbuds are native to the region, and right now they’re showing off their showstopping canopies of pink-purple flowers across DC. Keep an eye out for these beautiful blooms this week!

@1a Additionally, we've mapped out "pollinator pathways" in the city, with the goal of planting in these key areas so birds, bees, and other pollinators can navigate our urban environment safely.

@1a If you want more butterflies, songbirds, and shade on a hotter planet, start by planting a tree—then build the rest of your garden around it. As a nonprofit, Casey Trees plants free trees for DC residents and many cities have similar programs.

@1a Trees are the backbone of backyard biodiversity! One well‑placed native tree can cool a yard, soak up stormwater, support pollinators, feed birds, and create habitat in even the smallest spaces.

💚 💚 Gratitude in action! This #MLKDayOfService, volunteers joined us at Oxon Run Park to honor Dr. King’s legacy through care, connection & community. Big thanks to @dc_greens, Friends of Oxon Run DC & @CaseyTrees for making it happen! ✊🏽 #MLKDay #ClimateAction #InvasiveVines

In a new blog post, Mark reflects on his career, the evolving challenges of caring for our city’s trees, and his hope for the future of our tree canopy: caseytrees.org/2025/11/mark-b…

The DC Mayor has officially proclaimed today Mark Buscaino Day! After nearly 20 years as Executive Director of Casey Trees, Mark has stepped into an advisory role—continuing to share his deep knowledge and vision that have shaped our work from the beginning.

The @ccan is partnering with the City of Hyattsville and @CaseyTrees to remove invasive vines from the University Hills Duck Pond and homes in Ward 3! Volunteers are needed on 11/15 from 9AM-12PM. Student service hours provided. Learn more and signup at hyattsville.org/vine-removal.

Thrilled to be part of the annual #urbantreesummit conference today at the #silverspring civic center kicking off with an inspirational keynote by Doug Tallamy #gardendc #dmv #urbantrees #treesmatter

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and join us on Kingman and Heritage Islands! Huge thanks to all of our confirmed partners including: @caseytrees, @KenAqGardens, @AnacostiaRrkper, @UrbanAdvSquad, @joelartista, @livingclassroom, @HillFamilyBikin, Bright Bear Yoga, DC Bird Alliance, Lando Dolce, The Grandson’s Jr. Band, RES and Sarver Ecological, and more! Check out the full list of activities and register today at kingmanisland.com/friends-family….

Trees are nature's air conditioners and one of the best tools we have to fight climate change. We’re excited to be featured in this important piece from @ClimateStepsUS about how trees cool and heal our cities. climatesteps.org/2025/08/11/roo…

Over 30 protected Heritage Trees at RFK face removal after the DC Council advanced legislation granting developers blanket permission to cut them down. It's unacceptable. Sign our petition calling on the Council to preserve as many of them as possible 📣 caseytrees.org/2025/08/sign-t…

NEW: Instead of giving in to development pressure, Rebecca Renard-Wilson decided to protect her family's quarter-acre of woodland in Anacostia—forever. Read about her decision to place the land under a conservation easement with Casey Trees (from @wcp): washingtoncitypaper.com/article/769409…

We have more tips on tree watering here: caseytrees.org/water

It's HOT. And if you're thirsty, young trees are too! Do a tree on your street or property a favor and give it some water to survive this heat wave 💦🌳