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Park Inventory: Lincoln Park
August 6, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Casey Trees and DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration are joining forces to survey trees in the historic Lincoln Park and we would love for you to join us! As Capitol Hills largest park there is much work to be done to collect data on all the trees in the area.
Participants will receive a short, hands-on training in the park. After learning the tools and techniques participants will split up into groups and begin measuring trees. We will be documenting tree species, height, diameter of the trunk, width of the crown and more.
Who Should Attend?
Open to the general public, you do not need any prior experience to join us. Although, if you’ve participated in our Trees 101 or Trees 201 class, this will be a great way to put your knowledge into action!
Come Prepared
We will plan to conduct the inventory rain or shine so please wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes for walking short distances. Participants are welcome to bring water and a snack.
Meals
Light lunch will be provided.
Getting There
The closest metro station is Eastern Market Metro Station (Orange, Blue, and Silver lines). Exit the station and walk north on 7th Street, passing Eastern Market on the left. Turn right onto North Carolina Ave SE and continue straight until you reach Lincoln Park.
Bus lines 96 and 97 (East Capitol St. – Cardozo Line) have stops that service Lincoln Park.
Where to Meet
Meet us by the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in the middle of the park.
Photo courtesy of Flickr user O. Bendorf
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