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Del Ray GardenFest 2026 is Almost Here!

Posted on April 22, 2026 by marycgillman

The Del Ray GardenFest 2026 is Sunday, April 26st from noon – 4 pm at the Colasanto Park baseball field at Commonwealth Ave & Mt Vernon Ave. GardenFest is a fun, free, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations, informational booths, and interactive … Continue reading →

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A Tree Planting Milestone in Alexandria

Posted on October 28, 2025 by marycgillman

A milestone in Alexandria history was made on Saturday, October 11th as the Alexandria Beautification Committee (ABC), in conjunction with the Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria, conducted the first city-sponsored tree planting on private property.  Recognizing that Alexandria would … Continue reading →

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Del Ray GardenFest 2025 is Here!

Posted on April 18, 2025 by marycgillman

Today’s the day for the Del Ray GardenFest and we have a new tree addition. Check out the Loblolly Pine! The Del Ray GardenFest 2025 is Sunday, April 27st from noon – 4 pm at the Colasanto Park baseball field … Continue reading →

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EcoAction Arlington Event: Meet the Assistant County Manager for Climate Policy

Posted on January 28, 2025 by marycgillman

Join EcoAction Arlington for an evening with Jennifer Fioretti, the new Assistant County Manager for Climate Policy. Jennifer will discuss the role of the County’s Office of Climate Policy and opportunities for residents to support this important work. There will … Continue reading →

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Conservationists of Color with the NVCT

Posted on January 23, 2025 by marycgillman

The Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria will be participating for the first time in the annual Conservationists of Color Read-a-Thon happening on Sunday, January 26th from 5 to 7 pm at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington. This event brings together community … Continue reading →

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Leaving a “Legacy on this Planet”

Posted on October 21, 2024 by marycgillman

A collaborative tree planting event in Alexandria by Devon Reese Today was an unusual day in Alexandria’s Mt. Jefferson Park. A four-part collaboration (between the City’s Urban Forestry department, Tree Stewards of Arlington & Alexandria, the Alexandria Beautification Commission and … Continue reading →

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