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Known for its mature native trees, monuments and sculptures, Rock Creek Cemetery functions as both a burial ground and public park. Help Casey Trees care for vulnerable young trees and give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy at one of D.C.’s most beautiful and culturally significant cemeteries. We will be watering, weeding and mulching.

Requirements

• All volunteers must sign a completed Volunteer Waiver Form before participating. Youth under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Parental Consent Form and be supervised by an adult at all times. Please bring a completed form to the event to expedite the registration process. Forms will be available onsite in the event you forget.
• Advance registration is required; space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we can secure the necessary number of volunteers.
• Be present for and actively listening to the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Registration opens a half hour before the indicated start time.
• Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear long sleeves and pants. We will provide insect repellent, but feel free to bring your own if you have a preferred brand.

Group Registration

If you represent a group (5+ people), complete the Group Volunteer Information Form and we will contact you to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.

Meals

Volunteers are welcomed in the morning with granola bars for breakfast. Drinking water is available throughout the event. Bring your own refillable bottle or cup if you would like to reduce the number of single-use cups Casey Trees will provide.

Getting There

Public Transportation: The Fort Totten Metro station is a 1.0 mile walk to the site. The following bus lines stop at Rock Creek Church Rd NW & Webster St NW: 60, H8.

Parking: There is plenty of parking available in the cemetery parking lot next to St. Paul’s Church. Once entering the Rock Creek Church Rd and Webster Gate on to Allison St NW follow the Casey Trees signs to the meeting location at the St. Paul’s Center parking lot.

Help Casey Trees care for vulnerable young trees and give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy at D.C.’s largest cemetery. We will be watering, weeding and mulching.

Requirements

• All volunteers must sign a completed Volunteer Waiver Form before participating. Youth under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Parental Consent Form and be supervised by an adult at all times. Please bring a completed form to the event to expedite the registration process. Forms will be available onsite in the event you forget.
• Advance registration is required; space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we can secure the necessary number of volunteers.
• Be present for and actively listening to the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Registration opens a half hour before the indicated start time.
• Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear long sleeves and pants. We will provide insect repellent, but feel free to bring your own if you have a preferred brand.

Group Registration

If you represent a group (5+ people), complete the Group Volunteer Information Form and we will contact you to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.

Meals

Volunteers are welcomed in the morning with granola bars for breakfast. Drinking water is available throughout the event. Bring your own refillable bottle or cup if you would like to reduce the number of single-use cups Casey Trees will provide.

Getting There

Parking: Parking is available at the cemetery entrance. Carpooling is encouraged to reduce the number of vehicles.

Public Transportation: The closest metro rail station (NoMa-Gallaudet University on the Red Line) is about 2 miles away from the cemetery. The B2 bus can be picked up from the Stadium Armory metro rail station (Blue, Orange, Silver Lines) and it drops off at Bladensburg Road and the 1600 block, which is just across the street from the cemetery.

Help Casey Trees care for vulnerable young trees and give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy at the retirement home that specifically provides services to veterans in Washington, D.C. We will be removing invasive plants as well as watering, weeding and mulching.

Requirements

• All volunteers must sign a completed Volunteer Waiver Form before participating. Youth under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Parental Consent Form and be supervised by an adult at all times. Please bring a completed form to the event to expedite the registration process. Forms will be available onsite in the event you forget.
• Advance registration is required; space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we can secure the necessary number of volunteers.
• Be present for and actively listening to the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Registration opens a half hour before the indicated start time.
• Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear long sleeves and pants. We will provide insect repellent, but feel free to bring your own if you have a preferred brand.

Group Registration

If you represent a group (5+ people), complete the Group Volunteer Information Form and we will contact you to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.

Meals

Volunteers are welcomed in the morning with granola bars for breakfast. Drinking water is available throughout the event. Bring your own refillable bottle or cup if you would like to reduce the number of single-use cups Casey Trees will provide.

Getting There

Public Transportation: The closest Metro Station is Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station. There are also several Metrobus lines in the area, including the H8.

Parking: You are welcome to park in lots 3 and 5. These will be marked.

Please enter the facility using the Eagle Gate at 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW. Please note that the North Capitol Street entrance is not valid as the gate is not open to the public. 

Help Casey Trees care for vulnerable young trees and give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy at the health care facility that specifically provides care to veterans in Washington, D.C. We will be removing invasive plants as well as watering, weeding and mulching.

Requirements

• All volunteers must sign a completed Volunteer Waiver Form before participating. Youth under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Parental Consent Form and be supervised by an adult at all times. Please bring a completed form to the event to expedite the registration process. Forms will be available onsite in the event you forget.
• Advance registration is required; space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we can secure the necessary number of volunteers.
• Be present for and actively listening to the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Registration opens a half hour before the indicated start time.
• Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear long sleeves and pants. We will provide insect repellent, but feel free to bring your own if you have a preferred brand.

Group Registration

If you represent a group (5+ people), complete the Group Volunteer Information Form and we will contact you to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.

Meals

Volunteers are welcomed in the morning with granola bars for breakfast. Drinking water is available throughout the event. Bring your own refillable bottle or cup if you would like to reduce the number of single-use cups Casey Trees will provide.

Getting There

Public Transportation: The Columbia Heights (Green/Yellow) Metro station and the Brookland-CUA (Red) Metro station are both about 1.2 miles from the VA Medical Center. In addition, the H2,H3 and H4 buses drop off at the VA Medical Center.

Parking: Parking will be available at specific lots on the VA Medical Center premises. Casey Trees signs will be used to direct vehicles to the parking lots.

Bike Parking: There is bike parking available on the premises.

Help Casey Trees care for vulnerable young trees and give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy. We will be removing invasive plants as well as watering, weeding and mulching.

Requirements

• All volunteers must sign a completed Volunteer Waiver Form before participating. Youth under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Parental Consent Form and be supervised by an adult at all times. Please bring a completed form to the event to expedite the registration process. Forms will be available onsite in the event you forget.
• Advance registration is required; space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we can secure the necessary number of volunteers.
• Be present for and actively listening to the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Registration opens a half hour before the indicated start time.
• Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear long sleeves and pants. We will provide insect repellent, but feel free to bring your own if you have a preferred brand.

Group Registration

If you represent a group (5+ people), complete the Group Volunteer Information Form and we will contact you to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.

Meals

Volunteers are welcomed in the morning with granola bars for breakfast. Drinking water is available throughout the event. Bring your own refillable bottle or cup if you would like to reduce the number of single-use cups Casey Trees will provide.

Getting There

Public Transportation: The D6 bus stops about half a mile from the museum at the corner of Reservoir Road and Foxhall Road. The closest Metro stop is Tenleytown on the Red line. Please be advised that this is a 45 minute walk away. Visit the museum’s website for detailed directions

Parking: There is limited free parking on museum grounds.