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Since spring is officially here, it is only appropriate that we express our appreciation for the landscape of Capitol Hill and the people that make an effort to beautify it. Over the next few weeks the residents of the Hill will finally overcome their seasonal affective disorders. They’ll bask in the budding greenery as they walk the streets with their dogs and begin running routines that will likely wane as the invitations to barbeques and picnics hit mailboxes.
The Hill is Home would like to acknowledge one organization in particular, CaseyTrees, for maintaining the landscape of our favorite DC neighborhood; an organization responsible for planting more than 7,000 trees throughout the District. (I’ve counted 13 within a block from my house near Lincoln Park.)
As a part of the organization’s mission to, “restore, enhance, and protect the tree canopy of the Nation’s Capital,” CaseyTrees has partnered with the District Department of the Environment to offer a $50.00 rebate for each tree planted on residential property (up to three trees per property).
But, don’t run out and buy just any tree that catches your eye because only non-invasive tree species qualify for the rebate. According to the organization’s website, the following will not qualify: Norway Maple, Tree of Heaven, Mimosa, Bradford Pear, Sawtooth Oak, Siberian Elm and Ash.
For Hill residents who’d like to have a hand in the arbor maturation of their beloved Ward 6, visit www.caseytrees.org to learn how to get involved in the Tree Rebate Program. You can also stop by Frager’s Hardware Store (1115 Pennsylvania Ave., SE) or Ginko Gardens (911 11th St., SE) for more information.
If you’re interested in staying abreast of the latest news on the ever-changing landscape of the Hill, you can follow CaseyTrees on Twitter at twitter.com/CaseyTrees. Tomorrow the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments will be hosting The CaseyTrees Tree Summit. Registration is now closed, but you can follow the progress of the Tree Summit on Twitter. The Summit will bring together government officials, community members and environmentalists to discuss how to increase the concentration of trees in DC from 30-45 percent by 2035. There’s also a tree planting on Saturday from 9 am – 1 PM at the Developing Families center at 801 17th Street NE. Citizen Foresters needed!
THis article is boring, at best. The writer is awful.
Well, JIm… thank you for the constructive criticism. We did recently put out a call for writers – clearly we missed your application! I’m sure with your superior writing skills and thoughtful insights, you’ve got a lot to offer. Please feel free to shoot us an email and let us know when you’re available to chat about becoming a contributor!
Good to know…thanks for the heads up THIH
Thanks for the shout out!
The Tree Rebate is a great way to add trees to your property. We also offer Treescape Design Workshops where our landscape design professionals help you design a custom treescape plan for your yard and deliver a free shade tree to your home, and the RiverSmart Homes program where you can request shade trees be planted on your residential property for $50.00 per tree – no limit.
You can learn more about and/or sign up for these and other programs including our monthly Tree Walks on our website at http://www.caseytrees.org. The next open Treescape Design Workshop is on Wed., April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.
I also encourage you to become a Fan of Casey Trees on Facebook and read our blog, Tree Speak at http://casey-trees-blog.blogspot.com/. Our posts are frequent and informative.
We hope to see you soon!
Agreed! CaseyTrees is a great organization. Yes, the post is a little promotional, but that’s the point of it! Good information, and relevant to the Hill. Thanks THIH.
I am a fan of Caseytrees all the way from Finland! The City of Helsinki has at the moment two practicants working and learning at this great organization. They really enjoy the opportunity. DC should be proud that you have Caseytrees!
Nicole,
A website such as this could not handle my intellectual insights. Stories about trees are beneath me. Don’t insult my abilities with your faux job offer for your pathetic website. Cheers.
JIm – You’re probably right. From what we’ve seen here, your intellect is clearly beyond us.
You should probably stop reading then.
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