Thanks to all who passed on from Casey Trees:
“For more than 60 years, the trees at RFK have been growing into the giants you see today—living landmarks that frame the stadium and provide much-needed relief from the heat.
Now, their fate remains uncertain. Last month, the DC Council advanced legislation granting developers blanket permission to cut down at least 30 historic trees without even trying to incorporate them into the new campus. It’s unacceptable.
Over the years, these trees have witnessed five NFC Championship victories, 12 U.S. presidencies, the 1994 FIFA World Cup, John F. Kennedy’s first pitch at a Washington Senators’ baseball game, concerts from the Beatles, Elton John, Michael Jackson, and countless other artists, festivals, rallies, races, and community events.
These trees aren’t just a part of RFK. They are RFK.
Join us in calling on the DC Council to rescind the waiver provision that exempts these trees from the Heritage Tree Law and to preserve as many of the trees as possible by incorporating them into the RFK campus design. The final vote on the RFK stadium legislation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17.”
Sign the Petition here ““Don’t Cut Down RFK’s Heritage Trees”