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Come join us October 17th for the continuation of the Tree Stewards / Alexandria Beautification Commission / Alexandria City planting of canopy trees at the Morgan Properties Apartments in the West End of Alexandria. We’ll be planting 35 trees, selected … Continue reading →

What comes before trees? Training! Submit your application now for the Fall training classes to get to know trees in our urban environment. You’ll learn:  Independent, self-guided study will introduce you to seven Sunday afternoon sessions with your classmates and … Continue reading →

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 →

On a beautiful Saturday in September, Tree Stewards Paul Kaplowitz and Russ Bailey led an engaging and educational tree walk at Quincy Park in Arlington. The event, organized in partnership with Arlington Central Library, brought together tree lovers from across … Continue reading →

From September 1st to October 15th, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) collects a variety of species of acorns and nuts from local trees and sends them along to the Augusta Nursery in Crimora, VA to be cultivated into tree seedlings that … Continue reading →

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 →

As the temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom, spring is a critical time for the trees in your yard. Whether you have towering oaks, leafy maples, or flowering cherries, caring for your trees during this season can help them … Continue reading →

The agenda for TSAA’s December 7. 2024, General Meeting and Class Graduation Party at the Park Fairfax Party Room in Alexandria was a full one.  There was Board business to conduct, such as electing the 2025 slate of officers, as … Continue reading →

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 →