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.

Photos from the School Program

Participating Schools

Alongside Supporting Sponsor All Nippon Airways (ANA), 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.

Albert Einstein High School (Kensington, MD)
Paint Branch High School (Burtonsville, MD)
Falls Church High School (Falls Church, VA)
South County Middle School (Lorton, VA) 
University of the District of Columbia (Washington, DC)

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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.

Supporting Sponsor

More Blossom Kids Activities

Join National Park Service, DC Arts & Humanities Collaborative, ad Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital in these fun-for-all-ages activities!

Bloomin’ Junior Ranger Program

Become a Bloomin’ Junior Ranger with our friends at the National Park Service! Take a walk around the Tidal Basin with a National Park Service ranger and friends.

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Earn SSL Hours as a Volunteer

Discover additional ways to grow, learn, and connect through National Cherry Blossom Festival youth programs

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Gift of Trees Patch Program

Developed as a partnership of the Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital and the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this patch program commemorates the gift of the cherry trees and the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.

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Student Art Showcase

Presented by Amazon, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Showcase enhances creativity, collaboration, and community spirit among K-12 students from DC public, charter, and Japanese schools.

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