Events Upcoming events in October and November From classes to tree tours to book readings, Casey Trees has a variety of event offerings this fall, with more educational opportunities to come. Advanced registration is required; space is limited.
Saturday, October 6 Class: Tree Planting Workshop 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. National Zoo - Smithsonian Institution 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Learn to select and prepare a tree planting site and properly plant trees to ensure survival. Practice your skills by planting 30 trees by the zoo’s lion and gorilla exhibits. Cost: Free *This is a Citizen Forester-qualifying course.
Thursday, October 11 Tree Talk Thursdays 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Online
American Forests’ Sheri Shannon will discuss notable treescapes and the most interesting trees in the greater Washington area. Cost: Free
Thursday, October 18 Tree Canopy Symposium 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. FHI 360 Conference Center, 8th Floor 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW
The Tree Canopy Symposium convenes scientists, practitioners, local and national leaders to discuss the importance of our urban tree canopy; how it improves our lives; how we can estimate its value; and how much an area contains. Cost: $55 per person
Thursday, October 25 A Conversation with Author Andrea Wulf 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street NW
Spend an evening with acclaimed author Andrea Wulf, whose latest book, Founding Gardeners, discusses how America and wider political, social and cultural issues were shaped by the founding fathers. Cost: $50 per person with copy of the book; $35 per person without
Sunday, October 28 Tree Tour by Foot: Fall Color 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE
This fall tree walk will focus on lowland/wetland species that are rare finds in many locations around the District. Cost: Free
Sunday, November 4 Tree Tour by Bike: U.S. National Arboretum 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue NE
Loop around the U.S. National Arboretum and learn the distinguishing features of several trees found on premises.
Thursday, November 8 Tree Talk Thursdays 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Online
Guest speakers will talk about medicinal tree species and the the social, emotional, and physiological impacts that treeshave on human health. Cost: Free
Thursday, November 15 Class: Medicinal Trees 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Casey Trees Headquarters 3030 12th Street NE
Learn about trees found in the District that have medicinal and health uses and how our ancestors used these trees’ leaves, bark and roots for remedies. The class will be led by botanist Holly Poole-Kavana, who studied at the Pacific School of Botanical Medicine. Cost: Free
Sunday, November 18 Tree Tour by Foot: Medicinal Trees 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue NE
Botanist Holly Poole-Kavana will lead a tour through the Arboretum to look at species that have medicinal and health uses. Cost: Free
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