The District’s Service Request Center takes requests for tree-planting and removal. I filled a request out on Bates for a new tree and it is now planted!! Simply click on the website below, click new request and scroll for tree services. http://311.dc.gov/cwi/Login/UI/PortalPage.aspx

Reminder: Saturday, March 27 10:00 – 1:00 Meeting place at First and P Sts The forecast as of this morning is calling for all sun and 50! Please help spread the word

After our snowiest winter in history, months without street sweepers, and damage from the snow, let’s say goodbye to winter by springing into action! Here are the details for the first 2010 clean-up: Date – March 27 (rain date – April 1) Time – 10:00am – 1:00pm Meeting Location – First and P Sts We … More Spring Cleaning!!

Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. What project would you like to see the Environmental Services Committee organize next? Leaf clean-ups? Should we wait until Spring? Street clean-ups while the sweepers on on winter break? Send me and Anita your comments and suggestions. Also, Anita and I will be resubmitting a … More The Next Event …

On October 31, we planted over 450 plants/shrubs, 6 trees, and 540 pansies! It was a great effort in making our tree boxes reflect the charm of our neighborhood. Now, let’s not forget to maintain them! I spoke with Frank, owner of Old City green, and he suggested: – a really good watering at least … More Tree Box Maintenance

Just a reminder …. our new date for the tree box event will be on Saturday, October 31. We have about 1,000 plants and flowers being delivered. The details are the same for time and location: 9:00 – 10:00 – Street Clean-up 10:00 – 1:00 – Tree Box Replanting 1:00 – 2:00 – BBQ! for … More Tree Box Event Rescheduled!

BACA’s Tree Box Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, October 24! Here are the details (which will also be mailed out in a flier format) 9:00 – 10:00 – Neighborhood Clean-Up led by CSOSA – Lend a hand! 10:00 – 1:00 – Tree Box weeding and replanting. Tree Box packages will be at Armstrong on … More Tree Box Sponsors Needed … Free Packages!

Here are the tentative plans for our next beautification event: October 24 9:00-10:00 – Street clean-up led by CSOSA 10:00-1:00 – Tree Box Rejuvenation 1:00-2:00 – BBQ We are awaiting some final approval regarding the BBQ and the approval of funds for the tree box supplies but I am sure all will go through! CALL … More Save the Date! Tree Box Extravaganza …

Hey Neighbors! We are planning a beautification event on October 24 (a formal announcement is forthcoming!) that will include a street cleaning as well as tree box enhancements. Would anyone be interested in being a block leader?? Specifically, a block leader would help to oversee activities on October 24, help identify tree boxes to be … More Block Leaders Needed!