The Leaflet: December 2014

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CASEY TREES NEWS IN BRIEF

Last call for holiday trees

Casey Trees is making a select number of 6’ fraser fir trees available for purchase for $40 per tree. Trees must be picked up at the Casey Trees office on Saturday, December 6 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

CASEY TREES NEWS CANOPY AWARDS 2015: CALL FOR SPONSORS | On April 23, 2015, Casey Trees will host its second annual Canopy Awards. If you your organization or your business is interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Development Associate Amy Kasper at akasper@ caseytrees.org or (202) 833-9125.

DESIGN AWARD | Casey Trees is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2015 Canopy Awards Design Award. This is an opportunity to recognize outstanding developments, installations, designs and projects that create aspirational and enduring tree canopy for the nation’s capital. Guidelines will be made available on December 15 and nominations will be accepted through February 13.

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NEW ADDITION TO CASEY TREES STAFF | Casey Trees welcomes Kyle Phillips as Office Manager. Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the non-profit arena, and hopes to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work.

EVENTS INTERN OPENING | The Communications and Development Department is hiring a Communications and Events Intern for the spring semester. For more information and to apply, visit our Jobs page.

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 25 LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SYMPOSIUM | Join Casey Trees for a one-day symposium that will discuss the relationships between trees and human health, social behavior and environmental functions. The

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symposium will also discuss how our urban forest contributes in a variety of ways to communities where people want to live, work and recreate.

Arborists, landscape architects, urban planners and others will benefit from this advanced discussion of the contribution of trees to livable and lovable cities.

Registration opens January 25.

WE’RE GOING BI-MONTHLY! | Beginning in 2015, The Leaflet will be going bi-monthly. Expect a revamped look when it debuts in February.

URBAN FORESTRY NEWS APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA’S URBAN FORESTRY FELLOWSHIP | The Garden Club of America is soliciting applications for its National Urban Forestry Fellowship. The Fellowship is open to both graduate students and advanced undergraduates pursuing degrees in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies or a closely related field at any four-year college or university in the United States.

IN THIS ISSUE...

FROM THE DESK .............................................................................. 4 Q OF THE MONTH .............................................................................. 5 THE GIFT GUIDE ............................................................................. 6-7 GRANTS DOING GOOD IN 2014 ....................................................... 8 WHAT GIVING HAS MADE POSSIBLE ............................................. 9 DONOR SPOTLIGHT ................................................................... 10-11 HOLLY TREES ACROSS D.C. ........................................................... 14 ARBOR KIDS: PINE CONE CRAFTS ................................................13 UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS ....................................... 14-15

If you are a federal employee, retiree or government contractor, you can now donate to Casey Trees through work regardless of your geographic location.

Select #24598

to designate Casey Trees as the beneficiary of your giving You have until December 15 to make a pledge

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From the Desk

Making a Difference – One Member at a Time As the holidays draw near, I’ve been truly humbled by the dozens of people who have approached me and asked how they might help further our work at Casey Trees. I tell them what I’ll convey to you here – that while we offer many giving options to suit your budget and philanthropic goals, becoming a Casey Trees Member is the most powerful way you can lend your support.

MARK BUSCAINO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

When you join the growing community of Casey Trees’ Members, not only do you strengthen and support the programs we offer annually – from tree plantings to classes to conferences – you also become part of the extended Casey Trees family. And what better time to be with family than around the holidays!

dedicate a tree or shop our online store.

If you would like to speak with someone about the different options available, contact Development Associate Amy Kasper so that she can further explain the options.

Your gift, no matter in what capacity, means a great deal – not just to Casey Trees, but directly to the many communities we serve. It’s really very simple – the tree you help us plant or protect today will transform a neighborhood tomorrow.

Thank you for your support and have a safe and happy holiday season!

Regards,

Becoming a Member is easy and there are many levels at which you may join.

Already a Member and want to do more?

Gift a Membership, make an additional taxdeductable year-end gift, designate Casey Trees the beneficiary of your holiday party,

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Mark Buscaino Executive Director

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OUR MOST SHARED FACEBOOK POST

holiday

decorating

don’t: Wrap lights too tightly around living trees. Wrap lights lightly to give the trees room to breathe.

But be sure the lights aren’t wrapped too loosely – these lights may rub against the tree when the wind picks up and damage its vascular system.

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#RockCreekPark is turning 125! Celebrate, learn, and explore its history in this podcast http://bit.ly/1HFUs3p -@CaseyTrees

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Submitted to: friends@caseytrees.org

WHY ARE STAKES USED [AROUND A NEWLYPLANTED TREE] IF THERE ISN’T ANYTHING TO CONNECT THEM TO THE TREE?

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-Andrea, W D.C.

Being an urban tree is hard. Stakes driven into the ground surrounding a newly-planted tree are there to protect the tree’s nutrient delivery system from car doors, mowers and anything else that could damage its trunk.

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Gift Guide Last day to ship For your gift to reach its recipient in the continental U.S. By the first day of Hanukkah: Purchases must be made by 12 p.m. (noon) December 5 for delivery by December 16.

By Christmas: Purchases must be made by 12 p.m. (noon) December 15 for delivery by December 24.

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HOLIDAY STYLE

FOR THOSE ON THE MOVE

FOR THE TREE LOVER WHO HAS EVERYTHING

GIFT A TREE

A gift that lasts a lifetime

In Celebration

EXCLUSIVE CALENDAR: 125 YEARS OF ROCK CREEK PARK

THE NEWEST ADDITION TO YOUR WALL S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Casey Trees | 2015

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Grants doing

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Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

Funded the High School Summer Crew and TreeWise Summer Youth Programs

CHESAPEAKE BAY SMALL WATERSHED GRANTS 2014

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Funding the restoration of over five acres of riparian forest across several sites in Washington, D.C. and engage over 800 volunteers in planting 750 trees.

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RIVERSMART HOMES AND TREE REBATE PROGRAMS District Department of the Environment

Helping Casey Trees plant more than 2,100 trees on private property throughout the District.

CHESAPEAKE WATERSHED FORESTRY PROJECT

USDA, Forest Service

Helping plant over 100 trees and focusing on large tracts of land (including schools and parks) located within the Anacostia Watershed, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

SUSTAINABLE DC BUDGET CHALLENGE GRANT District Department of the Environment

Helping Casey Trees, in partnership with multiple D.C. government agencies and partners, implement tree canopy plans and plant and maintain 1,150 trees.

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Montitored over

5,000 Planted trees for growth and longevity (which no other U.S. city does)

Watered, weeded and/or mulched

6,059

2,244

trees at more than 135 sites

ossible P 40 in2014 trees were through the High School Summer Crew jobs program

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unique ways companies are partering with casey trees

shake shack

union station SHake shack’s newest location in d.c. donates a percentage of its beaux-arts banana concrete to casey trees, but the partnership doesn’t end there. from grilling up hot dogs at last april’s canopy awards to store staff volunteering at this fall’s banneker recreation center tree planting, shake shack shows its d.c. tree love in many ways.

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, W D.C.

great lakes

patagonia

georgetown since april, patagonia’s georgetown location has donated 20 cents for every paper bag given out at the store to casey trees.

brewing company

Great Lakes brewing company has been a longtime friend of casey trees. by supplying our events with their tasty brews and partnering on planting events, great lakes always proves to be a pivotal (and potent) sponsor.

GreAT LAKES BREWING COMPANY BEER IS AVAILABLE IN SHOPS, BARS and restaurants ACROSS the district.

1048 Wisconsin Ave NW, w d.c.

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kathleen davis Sustaining member What initially persuaded you to give to Casey Trees as a Sustainer?

I am passionate about the mission of Casey Trees and being able to be a part of the long term growth of D.C.

What made you apply for RiverSmart Homes?

I recently bought a home in D.C. and wanted to do my part in expanding the tree canopy. Attending various Casey Tree events, I had known that Casey Trees had a variety of programs to help with this process. The RiverSmart Homes program was the best for for my needs.

What good do you think Casey Trees does for your community?

The great thing about Casey Trees: not only does it impact the community long-term by providing growth and protection of our tree canopy, but it also allows community members to get engaged with each other in plantings and in advocacy. As we invest in planting and caring for our landscape, we are investing in our community that we want to see grow and bringing the people who are caring for it closer together.

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Across D.C.

No tree says “holiday season� like the American holly. Abundant at the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, throughout Rock Creek Park, on the Capitol Grounds and all across the city, this evergreen with bright red berry-like drupes is a showstopper this time of year. Look to the map to find American holly trees near you!

Casey Trees has planted over 600 American holly trees across

the District since 2002.

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Arbor Kids

Winter tree crafts for kids

Pinecones can transform into almost anything a child can imagine

Courtesy of Country

Courtesy of Martha

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Events EVENTS AND PROGRAMS TO KICK OFF THE WINTER SEASON December and January are filled with classes and events to get you excited about the winter season. Become a Casey Trees Member to receive exclusive benefits, including advanced registration to events like the ones below.

DECEMBER 5 FAMILY PROGRAM BUDS STORY TIME 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Come to the Hill Center for our Buds family program, a tree-focused story time aimed toward an audience of toddlers and preschoolers.

DECEMBER 6 CLASS TREES 301 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.

Casey Tree Farm 2498 Briggs Rd, Berryville, VA

Take your tree identification skills to the next level with this follow up to our Trees

DECEMBER 9 SOCIAL BRANCH OUT HAPPY HOUR 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Jack Rose Dining Saloon 2007 18th St NW

Close out the planting season in style at Jack Rose Dining Saloon. Over 1,400 bottles of Scotch and 20 beers on draft await you.

201 class. Join us at the Casey Tree Farm to learn advanced winter tree ID concepts and tricks of the trade.

This class is FULL. Waitlist available.

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DECEMBER 13 FAMILY PROGRAM BUDS STORY TIME 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m Rock Creek Park Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW

JANUARY 15

Come to Rock Creek Park for our Buds family program, a tree-focused story time aimed toward an audience of toddlers and preschoolers.

JANUARY 9 FAMILY PROGRAM BUDS STORY TIME 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Come to the Hill Center for our Buds family program, a tree-focused story time aimed toward an audience of toddlers and preschoolers.

EVENT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION RECEPTION 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.

Carnegie Institute for Science 1530 P St NW

To say thank you for planting, caring, pruning, educating, advocating and organizing, Casey Trees will celebrate our dedicated volunteers at the Carnegie Institution for Science. Yoga Heights, Shake Shack and Tudor Place have also all signed on as event sponsors to say “Thank you!” to our volunteers for helping re-tree DC! This event is invite-only.

JANUARY 10 CLASS PRUNING WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m.

American Elm Nursery 50 Marina Dr, Alexandria, VA

Come learn the fundamentals of pruning young trees using hand tools to

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encourage healthy structural development at the National Park Service’s

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BUDS STORY TIME 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m Rock Creek Park Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW

American Elm Nursery.

CLASS STAND UP FOR TREES

Buds family program, a tree-focused

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Casey Trees Headquarters 3030 12th St NE

story time aimed toward an audience

Learn how to become an advocate for the trees in your community in this Citizen

Come to Rock Creek Park for our

of toddlers and preschoolers.

Forester-qualifying course and turn your knowledge into action by joining Casey Trees’s league of advocates!

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