photo by angela n.
From the National Mall NPS 4:04pm Sunday (3/17, earlier than predicted):
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! Did we say PEAK BLOOM?! The blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.”
via NPS
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service is preparing for a three-year, $113 million rehabilitation of the seawalls around the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. This critical investment will ensure the park is able to protect some of the nation’s most iconic memorials and the Japanese flowering cherry trees from the immediate threats of failing infrastructure and rising sea levels for the next 100 years.
Initial construction activity will begin in late spring and early summer 2024 Read More
Thanks to Ellen for sending: “I think these are cherry blossoms!”
The National Mall NPS wrote yesterday: “It’s okay, this is completely normal. Read More
Spotted this in Cleveland Park and it looked so wild with no leaves. Are these persimmons? Read More
Thanks to Craig for sending from 20th and Kalorama.
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Thanks to Kate for sending from Petworth: Read More
“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees
Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:
“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park
Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:
Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.
Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.
What is Happening: Read More
“Dear PoPville,
I saw my first spotted lanternfly this week on Capitol Hill. A reminder to folks to squish them if you find them and to look out for their egg masses, which typically appear in September. Also, if you’ve got tree-of-heaven in your yard, Read More
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed that most DC residents are not aware that the city will plant trees for free if you request them on the 311 app which is also free. It takes about 5 minutes to request. I’ve marked up some screenshots of the steps on the 311 app to make it easier to know what to do. It’s a simple step in helping our city fight the heat. Hopefully, more residents are aware of this and utilize this service.” Read More
photo by Charlie
City Administrator Kevin Donahue writes: “PepcoConnect, DDOTDC, DCDPW teams worked overnight to clear downed trees & repair power lines: Read More