About this event
Join Melanie for this online discussion of the trees in our nation’s capital through stunning photographs of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Botanic Garden, Tidal Basin, White House, U.S. National Arboretum, Rock Creek Park, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and many other notable locations. Known as the “City of Trees” for more than 100 years, Washington, D.C. has an arboreal history that is rich and fascinating. The city boasts a diverse native flora, augmented by tree species brought from many parts of the world by its international inhabitants. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were passionate tree lovers. Trees planted by Washington still thrive at Mt. Vernon, and Jefferson designed and executed the first street tree planting on record in the capital. Learn about the botanical diversity and heritage of the nation’s capital and why its tree canopy is such an essential and historic part the city’s life.
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Team member
Libby Rhoads Chief of Learning & Outreach @ U.S. Botanic GardenT
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Guest speaker
Melanie Choukas-BradleyG
Melanie is a noted expert on the history and diversity of DC’s trees. An accomplished author and guide, she’s led tree tours of the capital area since 1981. Her other nature books are Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island, A Year in Rock Creek Park and The Joy of Forest Bathing.
U.S. Botanic Garden
The U.S. Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.
