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April 5th, 2025 marked the first time I participated in the Alliance’s annual Tree Planting Relay (Treelay), or any tree planting for that matter. It just so happened that this planting was at my very own campus, Bowie State University.
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This lemon pound cake with redbud flowers offers a local blend of flavors and a beautiful springtime aesthetic, making it a perfect treat to celebrate the season.
Is there any other sound that is more diagnostic of spring than the aptly named spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)?
Every year, thousands of volunteers come together to pick up trash from local streams, creeks, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods as part of the Alliance’s Project Clean Stream.
Shrub willows are notoriously challenging to identify, but provide numerous benefits to Chesapeake forests and streams!
Despite the challenges, large caliper bare root trees are a fast, cost-effective way to green up cities.
Spring is right around the corner, but don’t trim back your dormant plants just yet! While this year’s colder-than-normal winter might have you wanting to get back in the garden, it’s important to wait until the last freeze of the season before starting spring cleaning.
Do you live in the Anacostia watershed? The Alliance is offering up to 75% off of maintenance for your installations!
Acorn jelly, although there is not much to say about it’s flavor, this gelatinous food has an interesting origin story.
Do you know what extrafloral nectaries are? Learn about these essential plant parts found in over 100 plant families, including ferns.
