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MARCH 20 – APRIL 13

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TREE PLANTING PROGRAM

Celebrate the enduring friendship between Japan and the United States by participating in the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Tree Planting Program. Each year, our efforts help preserve the beauty and legacy of cherry blossoms in the DC area and beyond.

South County High School Tree Planting Fall 2022

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Since its inception, the Tree Planting Program has supported community engagement and education through the planting of iconic cherry blossom trees. This initiative fosters sustainability and brings the beauty of cherry blossoms to new generations.

Since 2002, the National Cherry Blossom Festival has been committed to further enhancing the natural beauty of Washington, DC by planting new cherry trees in neighborhoods across the city. Annually, the Neighborhood Tree Planting Program collaborates with schools, civic groups, and community groups throughout DC’s eight wards and National Landing in partnership with Casey Trees to plant new trees and educate groups about tree care and maintenance. The Festival has successfully planted hundreds of trees in the District.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Alongside Supporting Sponsor All Nippon Airways (ANA), the program proudly collaborates with local schools to inspire future stewards of our environment. The program proudly collaborates with local schools to inspire future stewards of our environment. Each tree planted represents a commitment to community, education, and the enduring legacy of the cherry blossoms.
 
Fall 2024
 
•  South Lakes High School
•  Montgomery Blair High School
•  Norwood School
•  Frederick Douglass High School
 

Tree planting ceremony at South Lakes High School on November 13, 2024 sponsored by ANA

Tree planting ceremony at Frederick Douglass High School on December 2, 2024 sponsored by ANA

Tree planting ceremony at Norwood School on November 22, 2024 sponsored by ANA

Tree planting ceremony at Montgomery Blair High School on November 19, 2024 sponsored by ANA

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

ANA, All Nippon Airways blue logo

PLANT NEW TREES AND EDUCATE ON CARE & MAINTENANCE

Since 2002, the National Cherry Blossom Festival has been committed to further enhancing the natural beauty of Washington, DC by planting new cherry trees in neighborhoods across the city. Annually, the Neighborhood Tree Planting Program collaborates with schools, civic groups, and community groups throughout DC’s eight wards and National Landing in partnership with Casey Trees to plant new trees and educate groups about tree care and maintenance. The Festival has successfully planted hundreds of trees in the District.

South County High School Tree Planting Fall 2022

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