Casey Trees

Are you ready to elevate your skills and explore the treetops? Casey Trees, Montgomery Parks, and Bartlett Tree Experts are hosting an exhilarating week at our Tree Climbing Academy! Over five action-packed days, you’ll be guided by seasoned instructors through essential climbing skills and safety practices. Here’s what you’ll dive into: - Safe Working Concepts: Understand the principles of safety in tree climbing. - Ropes and Knots: Master the ropes with knot-tying techniques essential for climbers. - Climbing Saddles and Equipment: Get hands-on with the gear that keeps you safe and efficient. - Industry Best Practices: Learn the standards and practices that set the bar in tree care. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, to be able to attend the entirety of the academy, and should have an interest in joining, or furthering a career in, the tree care industry. Preferred candidates are in good physical condition (willing and able to hoist oneself vertically into a tree), demonstrate an excellent attitude, and enjoy physical working tasks. Ready to take the leap? Applications are open until September 20, 2024. Confirmed candidates will be notified by early October. Climb with us and see the world from a new perspective! https://lnkd.in/ejvyvWjC

Casey Trees currently has several opportunities available! Be part of our work to plant, care for, and protect the trees of our nation's capital. View open positions and apply through: https://lnkd.in/esRDce5e

Great listen from WAMU 88.5! Trees are always the answer when it comes to staying cool and combating the results of climate change. Thank you to American University's Mike Alonso for sharing your knowledge and expertise! https://lnkd.in/gSRNQBUt

🚀 Kickoff Event for New Civic Tech Series! 🚀 We are launching a new event series on issues impacting DC. Learn from local experts and nonprofits and discuss how civic tech might help. The first event is Wed June 26, and it's all about Climate!  https://bit.ly/3WRXDTX Agenda: 🌇 Citizen-sourced data of DC urban heat islands by Juan Pablo Hurtado Padilla at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration 📷 Open source street level imagery of vegetation coverage from Dan Joseph at American Red Cross (a CTDC project!) 🌳 Local tree planting movement for equitable canopy coverage by Michaila Musman at Casey Trees Then connect with technologists and nonprofits passionate about climate and environment. See you there! #CivicTech #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice

Are you or someone you know passionate about environmental education and shaping future stewards of the DMV? Casey Trees is expanding our team and seeking a dedicated Youth Programs Manager! Join us in overseeing school ground tree plantings, STEM-based environmental education, summer youth programs, and more. This community-facing role involves direct engagement with diverse stakeholders to promote our mission of enhancing and protecting the tree canopy across the DMV. If you're committed to fostering environmental literacy and empowering the next generation, we'd love to hear from you! Visit the link below to learn more or apply today! https://lnkd.in/eUcudnTr #EnvironmentalEducation #YouthEmpowerment #DCJobs #Hiring

A great opportunity with a partner organization! Chesapeake Climate Action Network is looking for an Invasive Vines Program Manager. Make a local impact, rescuing trees from invasive vines in under-resourced communities.