This is a scam, despite best efforts the plant is impossible to pick up: (more…)
Trees
May you become a mighty oak* one day: (more…)
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. (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending from Adams Morgan:
“Tree grew through a sign pole.”
Nature always finds a way! Too cool.
Thanks to Mark for sending yesterday from Logan Circle: “Not sure what triggered it as there was no wind or rain, but the tree must have already had issues. (more…)
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A reader writes:
“At base of the Klingle Valley Trail. An area with almost zero car traffic. Huge mature tree fell. The woman inside the car is incredibly lucky to be unhurt. Two feet and it would have been a different story. Car is totaled, whole front including windshield and good portion of roof is smashed. DCFD was on scene to cut away the tree trunk to get her out.
These recent storms and extreme heat seem to be taking down more big trees than I can remember lately.”
More photos: (more…)
photo by Jim Havard
Thanks to Jim for sharing his Backyard Serviceberry Harvest from Hill East.
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Reno near Warren Street, NW
Thanks to Josh for sending from North Cleveland Park yesterday.
Always sad to see the big ones go down. Note the road/curb buckled – oof.
“Dear PoPville,
Are you familiar with these slash marks of trees around this size at this height? (more…)
Thanks to Nils for sending “Massachusetts Ave / Scott Circle closed due to fallen tree.” (more…)