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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

Casey Trees and DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration are surveying trees in this community space to gain information on how to best increase tree canopy- and you are an essential part of this! Join us in our efforts at the Chevy Chase Recreation Center to create a record of trees in D.C. parks.

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 refreshments will be provided.

Getting There

It’s a short walk from the Friendship Heights Metro Station (Red Line) to the Recreation Center. Exit the station and turn left onto Western Avenue NW. You will see Chevy Chase Recreation Center on your right after .2 miles.

Bus routes E4, E6, and L8 service stops close to the Recreation Center.

Where to Meet

Meet us outside the entrance of the Chevy Chase Recreation Center.

Widely known for its impressive community garden, Landsburgh Park also boasts a sizeable tree canopy that we need your help adding to our inventory! Come join Casey Trees and DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration in a first of its kind collaboration as we survey the trees in Landsburgh Park.

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

By Metro: The closest metro is Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro (Green line). Head west on M St SW and continue until you see the park entrance on your right, in between Half St and Delaware St.

By Bus: Several bus lines serve stops near the park incluidng: 74, P6, A9, W9, P17, P19, W13.

Where to Meet

Meet us just inside the park where the First Street turns into the park from M Street.

You can help create a record of trees in D.C. parks! Come join Casey Trees and DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration in a collaborative effort to survey trees in community spaces, such as the Hillcrest Recreation Center.

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 is Naylor Road Metro Station (Green line). Exit the station and head northeast toward Branch Ave. Turn left onto Branch Ave, then turn left onto Denver St. SE. The Recreation Center will be on the right.

Bus lines 34, 36, and W2 serve stops near Hillcrest Park.

Where to Meet

Meet us beside the recreation center within Hillcrest Park.

It might surprise you to know there is no current record of the trees in our parks.  But you can help change that!  Come join Casey Trees and DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration in a first of its kind collaboration, as we survey the trees at the Benning Stoddert Recreation Center.

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.

Getting There

Benning Road Metro station (Blue and Silver lines) is the closest metro stop to the Recreation Center. Exit the station on Benning Road and head south until you get to East Capitol Street. Turn right onto East Capitol and walk .6 miles, after which the Benning Stoddert Recreation Center will be on the left.

There is a bus stop right outside the Recreation Center on East Capitol St NE & 40th St NE. Bus routes 96 and 97 service this stop.

Where to Meet

Meet us in front of the Recreation Center building.

Meals

Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration required: http://caseytrees.org/event/park-inventory-yards-park/

Help Casey Trees and DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration in creating a record of the trees in the Yards Park in SE. This open urban space has been gaining much popularity in the past year with its modern installations, but what really makes it a special place is its growing tree canopy.

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

By Metro: The closest metro is Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro (Green line). From the New Jersey Avenue Exit, turn right to cross M Street SE and continue on New Jersey Avenue SE, passing the US Department of Transportation on your left. Turn left onto Tingey Street, walk one block, then turn right onto 3rd Street SE. Continue straight, and the dancing fountains will mark The Yards Park entrance, near the corner of 3rd Street and Water Street SE.

By Bus: Several bus lines serve stops at the intersection of M Street SE/New Jersey Avenue SE: A42, A46, A48, P6, V7, V8, V9. The Circulator’s Union Station – Navy Yard Line serves this location as well.

Where to Meet

Meet us on the Great Lawn, located in between the dog park and the canal basin.