Invasive Species Removal at Langdon Park
2026-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Langdon Park Recreation Center, 2901 20th St NE, Washington DC, 20018, United States
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join CCAN, The Langdon Park Forest Stewards, and Casey Trees to get outside and remove invasive plants! Take part in the exciting Assisted Natural Regeneration efforts happening to restore the forest at Langdon Park in NE DC. We will meet at the parking lot of the Langdon Park Rec Cente.
We will start with a brief training on non-native invasive species and best practices for removal, and spend about 2 hours removing invasives. We will focus on non-native invasive plants like Bush (Amur) Honeysuckle, English Ivy, and Porcelain Berry.

Rock Creek Park Tree Tour with Melanie Choukas Bradley
2026-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Picnic Grove #6, 696 Beach Drive Northwest, Washington, DC, 20012, United States
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a guided walk through the rich landscapes of Rock Creek Park. This Field Session is a part of the 2026 Urban Tree Summit, hosted by Casey Trees and Montgomery Parks.

The immersive tour invites participants to slow down and observe the intricate relationships between native trees, understory plants, and wildlife. Drawing on her deep knowledge of the region, Melanie will highlight seasonal changes, ecological connections, and the cultural history embedded in this urban forest.
NOTE: This ticket is for the Field Session on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and does not include admission to the conference.
